Tour de Cure: Madison Tour de Cure 2013

Madison Tour de Cure

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

Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013
Start Location: American Family Insurance HQ
Event Manager: Barb Folco
Email: bfolco@diabetes.org
Phone: 608-222-7785

Fundraising Goal: $230,000.00
Achieved to Date: $222,105.57
Days to Event: -30
Number of Teams: 74
Number of Riders: 463

Registration Fee: $25; $35 day of event
Fundraising Minimum: $200 per rider except under 12 on family ride
Route Distances: 100K(62 mile), 50K(33 mile), 20 mile, 13 mile (new), and 4 mile family

THANK YOU!
We thank ALL of our riders, volunteers, committee members, and sponsors for their support of the Madison Tour de Cure! We couldn't do this without you!

Event photos are now posted on Picasa Click here to view

BUT.. WE'RE NOT DONE!

Win a $250 VISA gift card!

For every 25 emails you send = 1 entry

The more emails you send before June 18, the more entries you earn.

Our riders have an additional 30 days (until June 18th) to continue to fundraise to help us reach $230,000 for diabetes research and advocacy!

Thank You Gift certificates numbers and authorization codes will be emailed to riders who raised $250 and above on June 20th. Click here to view all our Thank You Gifts!

Any additional donations can be mailed to our office at:

American Diabetes Association

Attn: Tour de Cure

2800 Royal Ave. Suite 207
Madison, WI 53713

You can still earn this year's jersey -

just raise $500 by June 18th!

$500 2013 jersey

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Look out for an invitation to our Award's Party later this summer.

*Participants must manually enter cash/check donations for the amount to show up online. You can do this by clicking "Progress" in your Tour Center. On the right side of your screen, look for a link that reads: "Enter Cash/Check Donations."

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.

Do you or someone you know have diabetes? More Red Riders News in "Local News" below

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 ride and raise money to Stop Diabetes. Be sure to choose "Red Rider" when you register!

Want to earn these 2013 Tour Jerseys? Just raise $500 or more!

2013 jersey

Thank You 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 after the event!

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

ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION

Madison Tour Ride Guide and Waiver	Team Captain Success Guide
A-Z Fundraising Ideas	Team Captain Tips
Online Fundraising Drivers	Sphere of Influence
Earn these Jerseys	Early Packet Pick-Up
Incentives/Thank You Gifts	Donor Receipts and Deposit Slips
Online FAQ	Where to send Participant Collections
Online Instructional Guides and Videos	Matching Gifts
Training Rides	Need a Bike for the event?
Event Flyer	Event Poster
Where the Money Goes	Directions and Lodging

Local News & Events

Early Packet Pick-Up

Thanks ro Erik's Bikes for Early Packet Pick-up!

Red Rider Apparel

It’s time to find our heroes!

Earn $100 Diabetes Dollars for every new Red Rider you recruit!

Please have the person enter your name when they register in the “How did you hear about Tour de Cure?” spot.

Diabetes Dollars count towards your Thank You Gift Level, but not your fundraising total.

Diabetes Support and Information

My Health Advisor

The American Diabetes Association My Health Advisor helps people learn about the small lifestyle steps they can take to lower their risk for developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes complications. Users enter basic health information to find out their risk. They receive a personalized action plan showing how modifications, such as losing 5-10 pounds or quitting smoking, can lower their risk and improve their health.

Visit www.diabetes.org/mha for more information.

This is also the perfect time to check out the great Food & Fitness section from diabetes.org.

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.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONORS!

Please contact bfolco@diabetes.org for more information on sponsoring Tour de Cure.

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