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I'm Riding to End AIDS

From June 1-7, 2008, I'm bicycling in AIDS/LifeCycle. It's a 7-day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles to make a world of difference in the lives of people living with HIV and AIDS.

Help me support the San Francisco AIDS Foundation by giving what you can. We'll keep riding until AIDS and HIV are a thing of the past.

In the beginning of June I’m riding my bike from San Francisco to Los Angeles, again! Yes, I did say ‘BIKE’.  I’m embarking on this adventure for a cause; a cause that will hopefully save the lives of millions and ultimately billions of men, women and children around the world.  Biking in the AIDS LifeCycle raises funds for research to combat HIV.

I’ve been teaching Biology and Physiology at Convent of the Sacred Heart High School in San Francisco for the past 18 years.  This epidemic is an important part of the academic curriculum in my courses.  I have found that it is not enough to talk about an important issue as this, but to act on it.  As inspired by our Sacred Heart goal three, “Social awareness, which impels to action,” it is time to ‘step up’ and hopefully set an example for my students and my two daughters.

This will be my third time doing the AIDS/LifeCycle; the first was in 2001 and the second one was last year 2007.  Through your generous contributions I’ve been able to raise a remarkable $10,000!  Fortunately, I still believe I am able to complete this 545-mile ride again this year.  I have been training since December and all is going well.  Needless to say it comes at a personal sacrifice with regards to the time necessary to train and the commitment involved.  I’m asking for your support.  My commitment coupled with your support will benefit patients suffering from this lethal virus.

Please make a contribution to the AIDS/LifeCycle.

With great appreciation,

Ray Cinti

For the strength of the wolf is the pack and the strength of the pack is the wolf.
-Rudyard Kipling
 
Ray's Goal: $2,500.00
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Messages of Support for Ray

Jovel Queirolo (5/31/08 11:17AM): Hi Mr. Cinti! How many students can say they have a Biology teacher who's saved lives on a 545-mile bike ride? We are so proud of you.

Good luck! Be safe! Have an awesome time! Our prayers are with you : )

Nick De Lancie (5/29/08 7:20PM): Ray: Best wishes and Godspeed to you from the De Lancies (Nick, Caroline, Nicole, Sophie, and Annie). Have a smooth, fast, and safe ride. Ride, in part, in memory of my brother, Steven, who died, far too young, in 1991 from this scourge, before the advances made by the efforts of you and others like you might have saved him. Keep the rubber down and the cadence up. Our contribution to help in the cause and our thoughts are with you.

Marion McGovern (5/27/08 2:11PM): Good luck Ray. You'll be able to tell quite a story about lactic acid next year in physiology....

Gina G. (5/18/08 3:31AM): Hi Mr. Cinti, my former teacher and fellow Aggie! I'm so glad to see you're fighting the good fight. I hope it's not too hot out when you ride.

Galen & Sylvia Dong (5/08/08 2:10PM): Our appreciation to you for your contributions to our sons' lives (Collin & Everett) and your causes. Keep on teaching and caring.

Lydia Winkeller (4/18/08 1:40PM): Hey Ray - I had no idea you were an ALC-er! this will be my fifth ride. Twin parents unite! - Lydia

Susan McLaughlin (4/13/08 10:52PM): Ray- Thank you for doing this and caring so much. All the best. Susan

Andrea Sello (4/13/08 2:02PM): Good Luck! We'll be thinking of you. Remember....Sunscreen and drink lots of fluids!

Renee Chow (4/09/08 2:03PM): Good Luck R.C. !!

Sue and Todd (4/07/08 11:50AM): Best of Luck Ray!! We are always happy to support you and this great cause.

Patrick & Milly (4/02/08 11:32AM): Teacher, horn player and long-distance bike rider? Ray, you truly are a Renaissance Man!!!! Best of luck, Patrick & Milly Hanley

Kay (3/27/08 8:26PM): Ray: Godspeed! LOL, Kay.

Ray'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.

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