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Bicycle Diary The Third

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WE MADE IT!!!

TOGETHER WE'VE RAISED OVER $11.6 Million

The Ride

When I looked up the sky
I saw the stars that shine
I remembered you said the line
Baby please don't cry
Baby gimme one more smile
And hold your head high

Don't ask me why
And I'm not going to lie
I don't wanna say goodbye
I refuse to stay shy
I'll not stand on the side
I'm gonna give it another try

I just wanna fly 
Fly into the sky
Fly into where you stand-by
And rest on your side

Jan 7th 2008, the first clear sky I saw after the weekend winter storm, the day I breathed in fresh air, the day I decided to once again participating in this wonderful and meaningful fundraising event. Dragon and I will be cycling along the California coast for the third time this summer (June 1-7) and I need your support to make a world of difference in the lives of people living with HIV and AIDS..

As a news reporter, I have covered healthcare related news for several years and have always felt great compassion for people living with both chronic and acute illness, especially those battling HIV/AIDS. On World AIDS Day 2005, I had the chance to interview 2 Chinese men who are living with AIDS. As they shared with me their experiences and concerns, I found myself realizing the importance of educating the public about prevention and treatment of HIV related disease. Besides that, I did a special report about "25 years of API and AIDS."

In September 2007, I took another step and participated in a healthcare interpreter training course funded by The Office of AIDS Programs and Policy (OAPP), so I can help the limited English proficiency community to get better and equal healthcare access. 

Why SFAF?
As some of you may notice, I'm registered as SF Rider this year. Why? For the past 2 years I've raised more than $12,000 for LAGLC, this year I would like to dedicate it to SFAF. Their Pangaea Global AIDS Foundation, which assist the governments of China, South Africa, Rwanda, the Bahamas, and Ukraine in the development and/or implementation of countrywide plans for providing HIV/AIDS care and treatment. In China, for example, Pangaea professionals are providing assistance in a number of areas, including the development of national treatment guidelines for use of antiretroviral therapies, clinical training of health professionals and planning for a national scale-up of training, implementation of provincial models of care, special programs targeted at HIV+ injection drug users, and development of systems for monitoring and evaluation.

Why $8080.80?
ALC 5: over $5500, ALC 6: over $6500, so I know we can do it! (OK, it's 2008 and 08.08.08 will be the opening ceremony for the Beijing Olympics. 8 means prosperity in Chinese, lets aim high and help me reach my goal)

Help me reach my fundraising goal by giving any amount you can, either it is $10 or $1000 they all help and add up to a significant amount, we raised over $11 million last year. Join my Club 100 by donating at least $100 and receive an "official donor t-shirt"

Sincerely,
Kar/Geoff

Club 100 Sponsors THANK YOU THANK YOU
01/Joe & Jean Loo
02/Kenny Wong
03/Shireen Chang
04/Ne Hei Tam
05/Gary Lau
06/Peter Ng
07/Jeannie Wong
08/Joe & Marilyn Chiu
09/Phil Marshall
10/Allen Wu
11/Susan Pascale
12/Dr. & Mrs. Fielding
13/Chinese Rainbow Association
14/Michael Cheung
15/Katheleen Cheung
16/The Wong Family Association
17/TECO Los Angeles
18/Sabrina Ho
19/America Guangdong Community Association
20/Jeff Ward
21/Chester Chong
22/Ines Lei
23/Mr. & Mrs. Wilbur Woo
24/Tim Lau
25/Ken Chan
26/Selina Chiang
27/Patric Tse
28/Ester Wu
29/Elin Chen
30/Mr. Aw
31/Khiow Hui Lim
32/Angela Chong
33/George Yu

(as of June 13, 2008)

Reach One, Help One
There will be an AIDS Ride until there is no AIDS

THANK YOU

because of you

I've raised over $6000

you still can donate online

together we can make a difference!