Well, I went and did it, finally. I have signed up for a bicycle fundraiser ride! I chose Tour De Cure because it has a good bit to do with my own family. My father was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes several years ago. He now takes the insulin shots instead of the pill form of medication to try and control his sugar levels. His feet are also getting pretty bad now from the poor blood circulation. Doesn't help that he is 6'3" too.
My dads brother was diagnosed with Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes when he was at the age of 4. He has been taking insulin practically his entire life. My 6 year old niece was diagnosed with Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes a year and a half ago. She now shares the same fate as my Uncle.
My mother, and surviving grandfather have also been dealing with Type 2 diabetes for several years now. My other grandfather had been battling diabetes for a few years before he passed away.
This problem hits home for me. My wife is currently 5 months pregnant. There is a possibility it could be diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. I am also having to watch my own health. There is a good possibility that if I don't watch my own health, keep exercising, and keep my weight down, I will have to be fighting Type 2 diabetes myself.
The American Diabetes Association is working hard to help those who have been diagnosed with diabetes, as well as to try and stop diabetes from occurring all together through research.
I am doing this ride to show my support, and let everybody know that I care, and want diabetes to become a thing of the past. My goal is to raise $150 for this event. I have already put in $15 towards my goal, so all that's left is $135 to reach my goal. Any donation helps no matter how small it is. I have 27 days to reach my goal, and get myself prep'ed for the 28 mile ride. I appreciate any support anybody gives. Below are the links to my profile for the event, and the donation page.
My Personal Tour De Cure Page
Donate
My dads brother was diagnosed with Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes when he was at the age of 4. He has been taking insulin practically his entire life. My 6 year old niece was diagnosed with Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes a year and a half ago. She now shares the same fate as my Uncle.
My mother, and surviving grandfather have also been dealing with Type 2 diabetes for several years now. My other grandfather had been battling diabetes for a few years before he passed away.
This problem hits home for me. My wife is currently 5 months pregnant. There is a possibility it could be diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. I am also having to watch my own health. There is a good possibility that if I don't watch my own health, keep exercising, and keep my weight down, I will have to be fighting Type 2 diabetes myself.
The American Diabetes Association is working hard to help those who have been diagnosed with diabetes, as well as to try and stop diabetes from occurring all together through research.
I am doing this ride to show my support, and let everybody know that I care, and want diabetes to become a thing of the past. My goal is to raise $150 for this event. I have already put in $15 towards my goal, so all that's left is $135 to reach my goal. Any donation helps no matter how small it is. I have 27 days to reach my goal, and get myself prep'ed for the 28 mile ride. I appreciate any support anybody gives. Below are the links to my profile for the event, and the donation page.
My Personal Tour De Cure Page
Donate