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I'm Riding to End AIDS

Again this year, in support of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, a world leader in the fight against AIDS, I've pledged myself to raise at least $2,500.00 for the great work they do. This money is definitely put to good use. It goes directly to men, women, and children living with the disease who couldn't otherwise cope. I've personally known folks who would have died alone and destitute if it weren't for the foundation's help. At sixty-three years old, this will be my third season riding the AIDS LIFE CYCLE. Over the past two years I've raised $12,901.00 thanks to friends like you, and I really appreciate all the encouragement. This is a vastly important cause. I've lost many good friends and loved ones to this terrible illness over the years. It's deeply, personally important to me. Someday, with the efforts of all of us, the crisis will be only a memory. But we're not there yet. I hope you'll join me with your generous encouragement, both financially and emotionally. Thank you, John Gardiner

John's Goal: $5,000.00
Current Total: $4,912.00

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Messages of Support for John

Les Dearing (3/26/08 9:31AM): Hi John Here's a wish for pleasantly warm, dry days and a gentle tail wind. Happy riding!

Stephan (3/25/08 4:19PM): Good on you, John. I would have thought it would be difficult for my opinion of you to be even better than it already was, and here you go and ride the ALC! You Rock!

Annette (3/24/08 9:13PM): Hi John, I'm Annette, rider 1260 from San Francisco. We haven't officially met but I see you out riding all the time. I wanted to say thank you for participating this year. I ride for my brother, Chris, who passed away from AIDS, so I appreciate all the hard work you are doing as well to help put an end to HIV/AIDS. I can hardly wait until all 2500 of us roll into LA. Ride strong and good luck. Annette

Steve Gaynes (3/22/08 9:58AM): John, you are an inspiration to me and many in our community with all you do and your commitment to make SF a better place. Have a great time on the ride.

RossandJose (3/17/08 8:11PM): Hey Big John! Best of luck with the upcoming ride. We just mailed our support check. Go Big guy.

Mama (3/04/08 8:44AM): Way to go Papa Wheelie. May you reach your goal.~~ Love you MORE~~ Mama

Dan Hodge (2/02/08 7:33AM): May the wind be at your back, John. See you back in SF at the Eagle or Hole one of these days. Ride on!

Mark Roach (1/17/08 11:42PM): Wishing you the best on yet another year. Donating both to you and the cause is my way of saying Thank You for doing this.

Annelise (1/17/08 10:05PM): You rock!! See you at the finish line!

jimo (11/04/07 1:01PM): You've done so much for the community. Subverting the olde stuck leather disco culture and giving us these great, inclusive, rock and roll venues. Lending your clubs for endless fundraising, and keeping it fun, sexy and artistic all the while. I've always appreciated that a great deal. Hope my little sponsor donation helps out, and if your at the sunday beer bust today, I'll see you there. Take care- love from Jimo

Ken Harrison (10/29/07 4:47PM): It's good to be able to support you again this year in your efforts to conquer AIDS and remember our many friends who have been lost to this disease. Keep on biking.

John's Links

San Francisco AIDS Foundation
Committed to ending the pandemic and human suffering caused by HIV, the San Francisco AIDS Foundation develops innovative solutions, combining scientific evidence with community experience to fight HIV/AIDS and promote health. Established in 1982, the Foundation provides direct services to thousands of people living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS and supplies information to thousands more about HIV prevention and treatment through programs that include the California AIDS Hotline (800-367-AIDS). The Foundation promotes HIV awareness in the community and advocates for sound HIV/AIDS policies at all levels of government.

L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center
The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, a leader in battling AIDS and caring for those who are HIV-infected since the earliest days of the pandemic, provides free medical care to those who can't afford treatment and distributed more than $21 million worth of free HIV medications last year. The Center also provides one-on-one and group therapy, mobile testing/counseling, education, advocacy, and prevention services. Each month 700-1,000 people are tested for HIV at the Center.

Bike Journal
My bicycle training journal