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About the Event:
Join us for the 2nd Annual Aptalis CF Cycle for Life,
a nationwide bike tour to further the mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation25, 45 & 65 mile fully supported routes:
Kick-Off Celebration - On-Site Medical - SAG Support
Pasta Mama's Post-Ride Pedal Party - Beverage Pavilion
6am -- 65-mile Check-In Opens
7am -- Official 65-mile Start (all riders on route by 8am)
9am -- 20-mile Check-In Opens
10am -- Official 20-mile Start (all riders on route by 11am)
Registration Fees
Early Bird registration fee until April 30 is $15
May 1st - July 31st: $25
August 1st - August 25th: $35
Why We Ride 65:
65 Roses® is what some children with CF call their disease because the words are much easier for them to pronounce. Mary G. Weiss became a volunteer for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in 1965 after learning that her three little boys had CF.
Her duty was to call every civic club, social and service organization seeking financial support for CF research. Mary's 4-year old son, Richard, listened closely to his mother as she made each call. After several calls, Richard came into the room and told his Mom, "I know what you are working for." Mary was dumbstruck because Richard did not know what she was doing, nor did he know that he had cystic fibrosis.
With some trepidation, Mary posed the question, "What am I working for, Richard?" "You are working for 65 Roses," he answered so sweetly. Mary was speechless. She went over to him and tenderly pressed his body to hers. He could not see the tears running down Mary's cheeks as she stammered, "Yes Richard, I'm working for 65 Roses."
Since 1965, the term "65 Roses" has been used by children of all ages to describe their disease. But, making it easier to say does not make CF any easier to live with. The "65 Roses" story has captured the hearts and emotions of all who have heard it. The rose, appropriately the ancient symbol of love, has become a symbol of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
For more information, please contact:
Amie Lerch, Development Manager – Tri-Cities, WA
509.430.0455 o ralerch@cff.org
How to Get Your Wheels In Motion:
Cyclists must be over the age of 18 to participate in the ride. Bike helmets are required to ride.
Registration Fees:
Registration fees do are not tax decuctible, non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot count towards the minimum fundraising commitment.
Fundraising Commitment:
The minimum pledge requirement is tax deductible. Minimum pledge requirement of $165 can be turned in on or before August 25, 2012. If the minimum fundraising commitment of $165 has not been met, you will have the option of providing a credit card or cash on event day. You will have one month after the event to submit the remaining balance before your credit card is charged.
We Will Support You:
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