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Tour
de Cure Event Details:
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Why does the Tour de
Cure have a fundraising minimum?
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When: Saturday, October 5th
Where: Arvest Ballpark
Registration Fee: $15
Minimum Fundraising: $150 per
individual or $300 per family. All participants 10 and under ride for free!
Tour de Cure has an activity for
any age and any skill level. You can ride the 20, 50, 62.5, or 100 mile
routes OR you can participate in our family friendly 3 mile ride/run/walk.
The event will feature a festival
from 11-4pm which will include a kids zone, vendor booths, lunch, and a beer
garden
Register early and begin fundraising so that together we can STOP diabetes!
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The Tour de Cure has a fundraising
minimum because we want to make a difference directly in the Northwest
Arkansas community for people affected by this disease. Here are some local
programs that your fundraising helps to support:
- Research for type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes
- Camp Aldersgate for children affected by diabetes
- Free Diabetes Expo on August 3rd
- Family Link mentoring program for families affected
by diabetes
- Advocacy at the local and state level
- Education materials. Our mission is to find a cure
but also to teach people how to manage their diabetes until that cure is
found!
Just think about it:
An event with 650 participants that
has a $15 entry fee would raise $9,750 for the charity
An event with 650 participants that
has a minimum fundraising of $150 would raise $97,500!!!
We are here to put on a well-
supported event, bring the community of Northwest Arkansas together, and to STOP Diabetes!
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Raise $150 or more and you will receive these amazing event weekend perks:
Attend Rider Rally on Friday, October 4th
Receive event t-shirt and goody bag
Lunch provided after ride/walk
Family Health Festival with information and giveaways
Bounce Houses, face painting, and other kid-friendly games
Access to beer garden (must be age 21+)
Supported rest stops with snacks and drinks
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Whether you are an avid cyclist or are just looking for some leisurely fun with the family, the Tour de Cure has a route perfect for you! We welcome participants of all ages and skill levels.
Choose from fully supported 3, 20, 50, 62.5, 100 mile routes.
View a full description of routes and access maps here
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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. Beyond the recognition, Red Riders are part of a community that inspires us to raise awareness and funds to Stop Diabetes. Be sure to choose "Red Rider" when you register!
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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.
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Team Red
Team Red is for Red Riders and Striders (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/Striders AND those who support Red Riders/Striders. This is a team for anyone who doesn't already have a team.
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Fundraising Facts: Did You Know...???
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Sending Emails -
through your Tour Page to your friends, family and co-workers has a bigger
impact than you may realize. Fundraising more than doubles from
an average of $128 with no emails sent to $286 by simply sending less than
10 emails. This increases dramatically to over $1000 raised on
average for those who sent over 100 emails!
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Updating Your
Personal Tour Page -
makes your goal to fight diabetes more personal to your family and
friends. Your story is more compelling and people will want to
share it with others. Those who did so increased fundraising from an
average of $85 to $347 last year!
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Self-Donating - shows your personal commitment to this cause and sets
the ultimate example for those who you are asking to support you. Again,
this more than doubles the average fundraising dollars from $140 raised by
those who did not self-donate to $338 by those who did. Check out some fundraising ideas that may tie into some
of your other interests with Fundraising Ideas A-Z!
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Thank You Gifts and Jerseys
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. Check out the Thank You Gift Redemption site for information on the gifts at each level.
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Raise $500 and choose the 2013 Tour de Cure Jersey!
If you raise $500 for Tour de Cure you can choose this jersey as a prize!
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Raise $2,600 and choose the Champions Jersey!
If you raise $2,600, in honor of the 26 million Americans living with diabetes, you can choose the coveted gold Champions jersey.
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Special Thanks To:
BBB Septic
Olive Garden
Panera
Foghorn's in Fayetteville
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Presenting Sponsor:
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Current Contest
Register now- Wednesday, June 19th for your chance to win!
Chris Carmichael of Carmichael Training Systems is the honorary chair of the 2013 Tour de Cure. Chris has devoted more than 20 years to helping amateur and professional athletes achieve their performance goals, from improved health to completing a first century.“Chris coaches elite athletes, Ironman winners and more, but knows how to apply his techniques to the weekend warriors among us.” He wants to help YOU be the best you can be on your bike!
Register today and you'll also find out how you could have a chance to win a multi-day CTS Camp for personalized coaching or ride with Chris at the Tour de Cure in select cities. Get ready to take the ride of your life!
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