Tour de Cure: Tour de Cure Hawaii

Tour de Cure Hawaii

Register. Ask a Friend. Start a Team. Stop Diabetes.

Date: September 7, 2013
Start Location: Kapiolani Park
Event Manager: Lawrence Duenas "LJ"
Email: lduenas@diabetes.org
Phone: (808) 947-5979

Fundraising Goal: $125,000.00
Achieved to Date: $31,132.00
Days to Event: 80
Number of Teams: 6
Number of Riders: 44

Registration Fee: $25
Fundraising Minimum: $200
Route Distances: 5mi (Ohana/Keiki Ride)*10mi*25mi*50mi *routes subject to change to ensure rider safety

Tour de Cure is back Hawaii...

Aloha!

Tour de Cure is back in Hawaii and we look forward to more than just a cycling event, but a life-changing event. A day full of fun and excitement where riders of all levels join forces in the fight to Stop Diabetes^® here in Hawaii and raise critical funds for diabetes research, education and advocacy in support of the American Diabetes Association.

The Tour is a ride, not a race. Whether you are an occasional rider or an experienced cyclist, there is a route just for you starting from sunny Queen Kapiolani Park up to towards the beautiful Kailua Town.

So take the Ride of Your Life and sign up today!

Meet Devin Rettke - 18, from Honolulu, Hawaii

Devin Rettke is not like most triathletes; he does not have the pleasure of eating whatever he wants or training as much as he wants. Instead Devin is required to train while hooked up to wires and looking at numbers. These numbers are not HR, Cadence or Speed, but instead they are his insulin levels. At the age of 9, Devin was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Devin is was on a mission to become the youngest diabetic athlete to complete an Ironman! Through this journey he hopes that he will be able to inspire and encourage teens and kids with diabetes and other health issues, to get out and pursue their goals. Devin says, “Any goal is obtainable with hard work and courage.”

Guess what? Devin did it!

Devin Iron Man Devin Bike Up

Photo by Troy Wong

Ride for Devin - for his courage, determination, and for his commitment to the mission of the American Diabetes Association: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

Ride for you - your ohana - ride for Hawaii!

Read more about Devin and his story at www.ironDman.org.

Champions To Stop Diabetes

When you ride in Tour de Cure, you take part in something unique. You join the ranks of some of the most passionate people in the country people who care about cycling, health and, above all, finding a cure for diabetes.

If you raise $1,000 or more for a local Tour de Cure you will automatically become a Champion to Stop Diabetes and will receive special recognition on the weekend of the event, along with special perks all year long!

If you raise $2,600, in honor of the 26 million Americans living with diabetes, you will become a Champion on a Mission and will receive the coveted gold Champions jersey (sizes available for men, women, and youth).

champions jersey

Do you or someone you know have diabetes?

Thousands of people with diabetes participate in Tour as "Red Riders". Red Riders are the reason we ride—they are given a jersey to proudly wear on the day of the event As we honor and celebrate their courage and determination. Beyond the recognition, Red Riders are part of a community that inspires us to ride and raise money to Stop Diabetes. Be sure to choose "Red Rider" when you register! Sizes available for men, women, and youth.

red rider jersey

Mahalo Gifts

Tour de Cure participants can earn a variety of exciting thank you gifts including exclusive apparel, popular electronics, and more! They represent our thanks for reaching higher fundraising levels to fund the mission of the American Diabetes Association and the 26 million Americans with diabetes we serve. All registered participants raising the minimum fundraising amount will receive a commemorative Tour de Cure event T-shirt on the day of the local event. Raise $250 or more and you'll earn your choice of thank you gifts!

Check out the Thank You Gift Redemption site for info on the gifts at each level.

The Tour de Cure jersey below (sizes for men, women, and youth) is one example of the available incentive for anyone who raises $500 and up.

blue jersey

Team Red is for Red Riders (participants with type 1 or type 2 diabetes), their family, friends and anyone else who is looking to join with millions of others who want to Stop Diabetes! Any rider who isn't already on another team can join Team Red.

Being on Team Red means that you will instantly be a part of a community made up of people from all different areas and walks of life. Team Red is a great way to connect with other families supporting a Red Rider and other families that are honoring a loved one with diabetes.

If I don't have diabetes, can I join Team Red?
YES! You can join Team Red, which is made up of Red Riders AND those who support Red Riders. This is a team for anyone who doesn't already have a team.

This year Andrea Huston, a member of the ADA Hawaii Advocacy Committee, is Team Captain for Team Red! Join her ride to Stop Diabetes here in Hawaii!

Local News & Events

The Pacific Chronic Disease Coalition (PCDC), a group of providers and health researchers representing the six jurisdictions in the United States Associate Pacific Islands (USAPI), presented a newly published assessment on the status of health systems, diabetes, and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This first of its kind health systems assessment reveals magnitude of diabetes burden in the Pacific. Click HERE to view the study.

Thank you to those who visited our tent this past Sunday at the Hele on Kaka'ako Cyclovia Hawaii event.

Mahalo to those who joined us at the Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) Conference held this past Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the Honolulu Convention Center. What a great event!

Additional Information

Want the latest news on diabetes research, food and fitness? We've covered all the basics here—and you'll find plenty of links to more in-depth information on a variety of topics and issues. More diabetes news and info.