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Event Highlights 
The Central Texas Tour de Cure
promises to be the best one yet! Whether you are an avid or recreational
cyclist we've got you covered!
This year's tour is an all new venue
- new routes that takes you through some of the best riding that the hill
country has to offer, plus an amazing start/finish line at Reunion Ranch
(http://reunionranch1.com)
where you can enjoy great food, music and showers. Bring the whole
family out to enjoy a full day of activities, including a family
fun ride and a kids "triathlon" event. If you do not
wish to participate in the kids Tri, don’t fret there are plenty of other
activities for you and the family to enjoy! So come on down and don't forget
to bring your bathing suit!
On the route, expect gently rolling
countryside and a few challenging climbs on the longer routes. Century riders,
test your mettle climbing up to Eagle's Nest! Also expect the best ride support
in Central Texas: Our SAG and rest stop volunteers ROCK.
Checked out the trailor for Reunion
Ranch by visiting: http://www.visualportrayal.com/rrmovietrailer
If you are interested in having your child participate in the Kiddie Challenge, please email me directly: mferis@diabetes.org
Fee schedule for children:
12 and under - No Fundraising
Minimum if riding with an adult that has met the fund-raising minimum of $200.
13 to 17 - Minimum Fund-raising of
$100
Routes are almost ready!! Click on desired route below for a draft map. Let us know what you think!
11, 22, 44, 67, 83 and 94
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Champions To Stop Diabetes
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.
Raise just $500 you qualify for the
new 2013 Jersey! Raise by July 1st wear on Tour Day!
Click for details and to view flyer.
If you raise $1,000 or more for a
local Tour de Cure you and will receive special recognition on the weekend of the event, along with
special perks all year long!
September 1,: Raise $1,000 will automatically become a Champion to Stop Diabetes and you'll receive a
VIP Parking Space, VIP express check-in with access to VIP bathrooms/showers and VIP Champions area on September 8th!
But wait there's more!
When
you become a Champion you are now invited to the Champions Dinner at
the Austin Country Club, on October 6th! AND...yes again there's more.
We are working an exclusive package that only Champions will have a
chance to enter to win. Details to come!
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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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 ride and raise money to Stop Diabetes. Be sure to choose "Red Rider" when you register!
Why we
need to pay attention to diabetes.
Diabetes is the sixth leading cause
of death in the United States accounting for more than 75,000 deaths a year.
According to the CDC, the direct and indirect costs of diabetes total $174
billion a year.
- Every
17 seconds a person is diagnosed with Diabetes.
- Kills
more Americans than Breast Cancer & AIDS combined
- If we
don't Stop Diabetes 1 in 3 adults will have Diabetes by 2050
- Minority
children estimates predict 1 in 2 / 50% will develop Diabetes
- Diabetes
consumes 25% of Medicare's annual budget
- One
out of every four health care dollars is spent caring for someone with
diabetes
In
Central Texas:
Texas as whole ranks 4th in the
Nation with a 10.30% average with diabetes. Locally, we are at 7% average.
Click here to view a breakdown for Travis County and surrounding counties.
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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!
Check out the Thank You Gift Redemption site for info on the gifts at each level.
Team / Individual Incentives:
This year our Top 10 Individuals will receive
special recognition on the morning of the Tour de Cure. We will recognize you in our start line
ceremony and the Top
Individual Fundraiser will receive a special Top Fundraiser Yellow Jersey to
wear proudly.
The top
fundraising team will be awarded with the Tour de Cure Traveling Trophy in their respective category –
a HUGE symbol of our appreciation for their efforts.
$5000 = 10x10 Team Tent
$10,000 = 10x10 Team Tent and 1 massage therapist
$15,000 = 20x20 Team Tent and 2 massage therapist
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Team Red
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.
Interested in learning how to join Team Red contact Merret Mullins @ mullinsmerret@yahoo.com.
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May Events
Looking for a training ride? Be sure to check out our partners rides:
Click on event below for more information regarding that specific event.
May 11, 2013
We are excited to partner with the Austin Cycling Association. Participate in the Armadillo and register for the Tour de Cure for only $5.
May 17, 2013
May 19, 2013
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Additional Information
Please be sure to log all monies in Your Tour Center prior to mailing. Once logged please mail to my attention with your name clearly written on envelope and state Tour de Cure Central Texas. Please call em with any questions!
Mercy
Mercedes Feris
American Diabetes Association
Central Texas
9430 Research Blvd., Bldg 2, #150
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 472-9838, extension 6113 (o)
(512) 800-3959 (c)
(512) 472-9672 (f)
mferis@diabetes.org
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Get On Track to be a CHAMPION!
 The Mission: Be a CHAMPION to Stop Diabetes! Reach fundraising milestones, get prizes and stay on track to be a Champion!
The Prizes:
June 1: Raise $350, receive Tour de Cure Gloves.
July 1: Raise $500, pre-order your Jersey to wear day of!
August 1: Raise $750, receive 1 entry for an Apple iPad!
September 1,: Raise $1,000 by this date and you'll receive a
VIP Parking Space, VIP express check-in with access to VIP bathrooms/showers and VIP Champions area on September 8th!
Did you know that folks who use our online tools to fundraise are more successful? On average, those who send out 50 or more emails via their Tour Center raise over $590!
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