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!

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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!

But wait there's more!

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?

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.

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

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.