I’m once again cycling in the American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure fund-raising event. The Tour de Cure is a series of cycling events held in over 80 cities nationwide. I have joined thousands of others to pedal in support of the Association’s mission: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

The Tour is a ride, not a race, so I cannot exactly lose, unless I get a flat early on and must walk the 50 miles I plan to ride this year. Which may now in fact happen as I’ve jinxed myself. Note to self: pack a patch kit and an extra tube. I’m wussing out on the 100-mile ride this time, largely because I’ve done little training this year. If you think less of me, I expect to see you join us the for the MS-150 (a 150-200 mile ride) in the Fall (stay tuned!). Until then, I still have many miles to ride.

I am asking you to help by supporting my fund-raising efforts with a donation. Your tax-deductible gift will make a difference in the lives of the 20.8 million Americans who suffer from diabetes and the 40 million people in the United States with pre-diabetes.

It’s fast and easy to support this great cause – you can make your donation online from my Tour de Cure page. Any amount, great or small, helps in the fight against this deadly disease.

Thank you for your support.