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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.

I am riding to support the amazing services that the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center provides and all of the courageous people that they serve. As you may know, I spent a year and a half working in the Mental Health Clinic at the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center during my doctoral program. I was often the first person a client told about their HIV status after receiving a positive diagnosis. It was an honor and a privilege to assist these men and women in navigating their struggles; it was a true lesson in strength, courage, and perseverance. The services that the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center provides are invaluable; I believe in the staff of the LAGLC and am thrilled to be able to support the wonderful and necessary services they provide to the community.

I ride to honor the courage of those living with HIV/AIDS. I ride for my friends, colleagues, and clients who are impacted by this disease. I ride for those who keep their HIV status hidden because of fear and shame. I ride for those who can no longer ride.

Help me support the HIV/AIDS-related services of the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center by giving what you can. We'll keep riding until AIDS and HIV are a thing of the past.

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Lindsey's Goal: $5,000.00
Current Total: $3,515.00

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Messages of Support for Lindsey

Cara (6/05/08 11:13AM): Hey little lady! You're on the back stretch! It's amazing what you're doing. Lots of love.

Jennifer Johnson (6/05/08 10:19AM): Long Duck Buckman!! Hope your tailfeathers are intact after 4 days of riding... If those masseuses along the route don't hit the spot, I know someone awesome you can use when you get home! Hang in there -- push through that muscle pain and hit your Biker's High. Cocktails, hugs and soft seating arrangements await in Phoenix... Go girl! -- luv, Jennifer

saira qureshi (6/05/08 8:34AM): sister let's have a fabulous martini at az88 when you are back in phx. are you coming to my surprise b-day party? i don't know when it is or where but i hope it'll be fun! slather on some sunblock, put on yo helmet and ride Lindsey, ride like the wind!

saira qureshi (6/03/08 6:49PM): a little poem for you...

you're one amazin' biker chick. I bet you ride those hills smooth and slick. we miss your warmth and smile in the 602 and p-h-x. but soon you'll be sitting in the airport at L-A-X (it was a weaker line-sorry) keep your head up and continue to ride safely and know the impact you are making is greatly!

sq & jj

Carlton (6/02/08 9:22PM): Really poppi with the visit to the medic already? Are you just trying to make me come to LA and carry you home, cause its working. I miss you lots, ride hard and fast and know that we are all underneath your pedals helping with every mile!

Cara (6/02/08 8:57AM): Get it Linds! Thinking of you and wishing for downhill slopes!

Saira Qureshi (6/02/08 8:13AM): Go get em Lindsey! I can't wait to hear all of your amazing stories from the ride. I'm sure you are meeting a bunch of incredible people, not as cool as me though :)

Ride safe!

The Queen Bee (5/29/08 10:39PM): You're awesome for doing this. We'll be thinking of you and wishing you strength and endurance! xo JJ & SQ

Kathy (5/27/08 4:32PM): I could not be prouder of you than right now! You will be on my mind during every mile next week; hold on, stay safe and keep your head up!

See your smiling face at the finish line!

xoxo

Jeana Dressel (5/23/08 1:27PM): You go girl! I don't know when you took up cycling but you're obviously doing it with an intensity now. Cycle on down, cycle on down that road....jeana

Barbara (5/07/08 11:37AM): When you ride be careful not to slide. Hold on to that handlebar, you pedaling star. Because as great as the butt butter be, it can make the seat quite slippery.

I'll be rooting for you as you tear up some California roadway! -Barbara

Sara Witthoft (4/30/08 9:10AM): Good luck!

Jojean Bartos (4/24/08 9:03PM): Hey Linsey, We'll be with you in spirit, you're amazing. Thanks for being you and caring so much for others. Love, Jojean, Dale and the family

john grady burns (3/24/08 1:47PM): I am a friend of your mom's...THANKS!!!

Carolyn (3/13/08 9:05PM): Go Lindsey Go! You rock!!

Kathy (3/08/08 11:57AM): I am so proud of you honey!

Kirstyn Chun (3/03/08 1:48PM): Good luck, Lindsey! Thanks for doing this on behalf of our community!

Kirstyn

Lindsey's Links

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 $17 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.

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.

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