HELP US START A CHAIN REACTION IN THE FIGHT TO STOP DIABETES!!!

On June 1, 2013,  Team Two Bits will be cycling in the American Diabetes Association's Annual Tour de Cure fund-raising event along the Great River Road in Alton, IL for the 9th year in a row .  Some of our team members will be riding the 100 mile century route while others will be riding the 50 mile course.

Over the past eight Tour de Cure rides, Team Two Bits as a whole has raised over $65,000.00. We could not have done this without your support! 

Here is a snapshot of what you have helped to make possible over the past couple of years:

          Team Two Bits $$$

           2009- $11,631

           2010- $12,044

           2011- $10,135

           2012 -$20,387

We are extremely proud of what our team has accomplished to help in the fight against Diabetes, and we do not plan on stopping anytime soon! In fact, 2013 is an very special year for us, and we hope to honor the spirit for which this team was created and surpass our previous amounts with your help and raise $25,000.00 in 2013! 

The Team Two Bits journey started on October 1, 2003, when Sarah's grandfather, Robert L. Vallow passed away. 2013 marks the 10-year anniversary of his passing, and we want to honor him along with all of our other friends and family that live with diabetes in a BIG way this year!

All of us have friends and family members who are currently battling this disease. Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, sisters, brothers, children, friends and co-workers abound that have been touched by this currently incurable disease. Many of us have had the opportunity to meet many diabetes patients---- those in the beginning stages and those in complete kidney failure relying on dialysis treatments to keep them alive. It has opened our eyes to how widespread this disease is and how many different people- young and old, of all races and backgrounds are affected. This disease does not discriminate among its sufferers. Through participating in this race, we hope to honor the memories of those we have lost, raise awareness, and raise money to aid in furthering scientific research and advocacy campaigns.

We are asking you to help by supporting our 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 by simply clicking the link on this page, or you can contact us to schedule a time to drop off a check or cash donation. If you want to do even more to help, please consider joining us in this great event. Our efforts will help set the pace in the fight against diabetes.

Any amount, great or small, helps in the fight against this deadly disease. Together, we can continue to make a difference in the lives of the Americans who suffer from this life-threatening disease. We sincerely hope that you will sponsor our ride, and assist us in meeting our 2013 team race goal of $25,000.00.

We greatly appreciate your support and will keep you posted on our progress.

Wishing you health and happiness in 2013 and beyond,

Team Two Bits

Support us!

By making a donation or joining our team, you will be helping the Association provide community-based education programs, protect the rights of people with diabetes and fund critical research for a cure.

As a team, united in our desire to Stop Diabetes, we are asking for your support. Please make a donation to one of our team members or become one of us by joining our team. When we bring together dedicated team members and kind donors, the power we have as a group far outweighs what any of us could do alone.

We are determined to reach our team goal, one rider at a time. So let's get in gear and ride to Stop Diabetes!

Team Two Bits - Join Team	Raised
Sarah Gwillim Mansholt	$5,182.00
Lyle Gilbertson	$110.00
Peggy Gilbertson	$110.00
J Glasgow	$4,669.00
Rebecca Hughes	$1,154.61
Tom Mansholt	$1,084.00
Timothy Moeller	$78.00
Team Gifts	$0.00