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LAGLC Logo Dean Banowetz's
AIDS/LifeCycle Homepage

I'm Riding to End AIDS

Hello Everyone!

First of all thank you for checking out my homepage, please feel free to visit it often to see my progress.

From June 1-7, 2008, I'm bicycling in the 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.

My fundraising goal is $30,000.00 I would love to raise more but this is my starting point. I decided to take part in the AIDS/Lifecycle ride for a couple of reasons. #1 I have been surrounded by some really amazing people that are living with HIV and AIDS. They are always on my mind and at times I feel pretty hopeless because I am not sure what I can do to help. #2 I have been thrown into the world of Hollywood that is a bit jaded and I need some focus time for a reality check. #3 I turned 40 two years ago and feel I have to challenge my body, mind and soul to make a global difference before I leave this planet. #4 I have lived in Los Angeles California for 8 years and have never driven north of Malibu. I have to see how beautiful this state is. #5 I believe I can make a difference.

So I am asking for your help, in supporting my fundraising goal.

I have been training with some close friends Doug, and Jennifer we are all having a great time and trust me they have to encourage me to make it up the HILLs! It is never one hill and they never END! We are committed to supporting each other and making a difference as well as cementing some life long friendships.

If you know of someone that would be able to sponsor me please forward this link on to them.

I appreciate all of your help in supporting the HIV/AIDS-related services of the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center by giving what you can.

Thank you for helping me make a difference!

Dean

Dean's Goal: $30,000.00
Current Total: $26,180.00
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Messages of Support for Dean

Carol Smock (6/22/08 6:44AM): I'm sooooooooooooo proud of YOU! Hugs and kisses for a job really well done... I hope to get out there in the fall to see and stay with you! Love - Carol

josie (6/08/08 10:29AM): Hey Dean, Hope it all went well--you're amazing to do this! Hope to see you the next time I'm down there. Hugs, Josie

Leann (6/07/08 1:40PM): Almost home!!!

Ismail & Mark (6/02/08 7:20PM): Big mama! Are you having an amazing time or what?!?! :D We're thinking of you.

P.S. Look out for those bitches that on-your-left you!

Love, Ismail and Mark

Scott (6/01/08 4:25PM): Hello Honey!!! How's the booty? Just thinking of you and trying to get away this week to play the role of bitch. XOXOXOXOXO Hang in there. - Scooter

Michael (5/30/08 11:26PM): If was a pleasure flying with you tonight... next time we meet I hope to be more awake and chatty. See you on the Road! and Congrats on all the Fundraising! WOW!

Josh Skinner (5/30/08 12:21PM): Dean, I'm so proud of you. I'm praying for you and kick some ass! Work it PAPA!

Love you, Josh

Amy Scribner (5/29/08 3:38PM): Thinking of you as you're about to push off. Have fun, wear plenty of sunscreen and don't get your boa caught in your spokes! Love, Amy

Suzie Hardy (5/29/08 3:32PM): Go Dean Go!!! So proud of you!! You are my inspiration! Stay hydrated. xoxo

Jack Nesbit (5/28/08 11:14AM): Dean - Love you and miss you. I admire your spirit and commitment to take on such a journey in the name of so many who cannot themselves. You are a true hero in so many ways.

danny and samantha (5/27/08 6:27PM): what an amazing thing your doing. I Know your an inspiration to so many!!!! Good luck and have fun we'll see you soon. xoxoxo

danny and samantha (5/27/08 2:57PM): what an amazing thing your doing. I Know your an inspiration to so many!!!! Good luck and have fun we'll see you soon. xoxoxo

danny and samantha (5/27/08 7:53AM): what an amazing thing your doing. I Know your an inspiration to so many!!!! Good luck and have fun we'll see you soon. xoxoxo

Mystery Mike Hennessey (5/25/08 1:25AM): Thank you Dean for being such a great inspiration to people like myself who are actually living with Full Blown AIDS. It's people like you who give us hope...not the money, not the fundraisers, not the meds, but the spirit and the heart of people like yourself; YOU are what makes people like me want to go on in this world because you help us to see that there are people who truly care with their whole heart...

I am so proud to know you and I miss your smiling face....

I hope to see you sometime after the ride...Be well dear one. You are Awesome!

Mystery Mike

www.OneCan.org

Josh Skinner (5/20/08 1:26PM): I'm proud of you! Go get 'em and look amazing.

j-

Hugh McChord (5/19/08 11:11PM): Right On Dean! It's a tremendous thing you're doing and I'm proud to know you. Go kick some ass. Hugh

Ismail & Mark (5/19/08 8:16AM): Dean,

We're so excited for you and can't wait to hear about how amazing your experience was! It'll change your life.

Keep on rollin', sista!

Dennis, Kim, Katie, Sarah and Danny (5/16/08 5:14AM): Dean- What an awesome goal! We are proud of you, your commitment to fighting AIDS and your compassion for others. May God bless you as you ride! We will keep you in our prayers.

marghe (5/13/08 1:26PM): In bocca al lupo e tanta tanta fortuna...

Doug C (5/06/08 5:46PM): Deano- love from San Diego. Best of Luck. (Constance Ashley)

Kat Connelly (5/06/08 5:44PM): I am so proud you Dean! I can just vision those gorgeous, mango buttered calves glistening along the coast of California! What an inspiration!

Jeffery Hall (5/06/08 4:40PM): WOW Dean -- You are amazing. I am so very proud of you and I know you will have the ride of your life. What an experience you have embarked on and the memories of this time will be with you a life time.

Shayla (5/01/08 10:36AM): Good Luck with your ride, I will be thinking of you. Go Auntie Dean! Love, Shayla

Lanai (5/01/08 7:16AM): Dean, We are so proud of you!!! You go out there and kick some butt and ride your heart out, when you get home maybe your support girls will be sitting on the la-nay-nay cheering you on a job well done, with our dog bowl and umberlla drinks!! (hey we all show support a little different) We love you and we are VERY proud of you!!

Cindy (5/01/08 6:43AM): Good Luck Dean!!! I can already predict the chaos happening directly behind you... everyone will be fighting for that amazing view!!! You are truly making a difference!!! I love you and am very proud of you!!!

RIDE ON!!!

Cindy 1.4

Marv and Nancy (4/30/08 7:36PM): You can do it, You can do it, You can do it, keep telling yourself that. So proud of you and good luck Love Nancy

Kelly Ank (4/30/08 3:39PM): Geez Dean. I can barely walk around the block without getting winded and I'm younger than you! You're the best. Good luck to you- I'm "rooting" for you!! (Get it? "Rooting" a play on hair words...)

Brian and Nicole (4/30/08 9:14AM): Hey Dean- it's awesome that you are challenging yourself to do something that is for such a good cause. We are praying that it will be a HUGE success!

deb (4/28/08 10:38AM): Done...pedal, pedal, pedal, pedal, pedal, pedal, pedal, thanks for doing the challenge for the cause. Love, Deb

Stephanie (4/27/08 2:47PM): Dean, Good luck! I bet you look good in spandex! -Stephanie

brenda from Maine (4/26/08 6:53AM): Hey Dean...it's no surprise that you have already raised amost $20,000! You are 2/3 of the way to your goal. Congrats and I hope your training is going well. Keep up the good work sailor! love you!

Angele and Emmy (4/23/08 12:59PM): Dean Darlin'....such an industious way to channel all your energy...I'm so proud of all you do! We'll be thinking of you race week. Big hugs, Angele, Emmersen and Heath

denise shaw (4/22/08 3:14PM): I'll be thinking of your calves glimmering in the sun! xoxo

Raymond McCallister (4/14/08 12:21AM): Hey Dean...Congrats on doing such a great job!! I will be with you in spirit as you pedal your heart out.

Mark (4/12/08 8:12AM): Dean - You are awesome and I'm proud of you for taking on the endeavor. Good luck buddy.

Mark (TPX)

Erin Williams (4/11/08 10:38AM): Dean- We just submitted our donation...you better ride your butt off! And no stopping at Neptune's Net for the bikers!! xoxoxo

San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology (4/08/08 11:45AM): Dean, congratulations on your decision to ride in such an amazing event! You are truly making a difference. We know you can do it and we look forward to having you here in SF!

Michelle LeTarte (4/07/08 9:19AM): So will you be taking emergency hair appointments on the side of the road? good luck - i know you can do it! xoxo-m

Danny B. (4/06/08 3:15PM): Dean, I'm so glad to see you are doing this. ME TOO (#6724)!!! I hope to see you on the ride. Your donations are incredible!!!

Little Steph (4/02/08 10:14AM): Hey Dean, You are awesome. Thanks for donating the hair products to raffle. (hehe, I won!). Hope to see you this weekend--steph ;)

Jon and Matthew (4/01/08 2:40PM): Best wishes from the East Coast. KICK BUTT!!!

Lila & Weston (4/01/08 9:26AM): We are so proud of our Aunt Dean!! Love, Lila (#12.1) and Weston (#12.2)

#12 (4/01/08 9:20AM): #13 is changing lives one mile at a time. You go, girl. #12

Damon (3/31/08 9:44PM): Peddle your heart out. I just hope you won't try it in your Virgin Mary costume! Thanks for supporting such a great cause...

Paul Kaye (Zeffy) (3/29/08 1:19AM): Hope it all goes according to plan, good luck.

Gill and Paul. xx

Dirk Shafer (3/28/08 5:20PM): DEAN!! You are a rockstar!

T Kerns (3/27/08 6:37AM): Dude, you are insane! keep it up man, ur an inspiration to all of us!

see you out there!

Michelle Baker (3/26/08 7:46AM): You ROCK Dean!!! I know you can do, and will look FABULOUS doing it! Love ya!!! xxooo

Beth B. 5501 (3/26/08 6:46AM): Dean - You are flying w/ your fundraising! I hate playing catch-up ;) Keep it up...you inspire me!

Eric Horn (3/26/08 6:28AM): Hey Dean,

Good Luck with the ride and thank you!!!!

Eric Horn

Claire K. (3/25/08 1:00PM): Dean, I am so proud of you...good luck and can't wait to see photos and hear all about it.

Love, Claire x

Elaine Eddinger (3/24/08 6:38PM): Little did I know I was riding with the King of All Fundraisers yesterday. You're a superstar on the bike and off. Thanks for keeping us laughing and I hope to see you soon!

Lillian (3/24/08 10:56AM): Good Luck..Good Hair..Have Fun..Can't wait to hear all about the adventure.

Lillian

Joe Santy (3/23/08 5:36PM): Dean, Every year you make me more proud of you for all that you have done and continue to do. It is an honor call you my friend. Keep it going! Love ya- JOE aka Permboy

natalie (3/22/08 11:57AM): so proud of you!!! LOVE you! xoxox

Ruth (3/20/08 5:09PM): Hey Dean--really proud of you!! Love ya--Ruth

Mike Yurchuk (3/20/08 9:39AM): Dean! Proud of you! I know you can make it. And it's a great thing you're doing. Send me a post card from San Francisco :)

Leah (3/19/08 2:58PM): Hey Dean!! Good luck to you on your ride!! I will definately be cheering for you!! Don't forget to have fun and enjoy the scenery!!

sis (3/18/08 10:34AM): As you know, the rest of us prefer the motorized cycles. We will be cheering for you in June!! Way to go!!!!! love sis

briana (3/17/08 5:58PM): i did it...i did it!! miss you. gym this week?? xoxo

Scott (3/16/08 2:19PM): Hello Dear! If anyone can set his mind to something and achieve success... it is you! Your commitment to this endeavor and the battle against HIV/AIDS is truly amazing. I'm proud of you and Doug for doing this...

Tim (3/15/08 6:17AM): Hey Dean! I just checked out your website to learn about your latest activities. It is awesome that you are participating in this ride. I made a donation and wish you the best. Hope to see you soon. Love you.

J Loussaert (3/14/08 3:15PM): Way to Go Bro #13. We are so proud of your determination and willingness to help others. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers. love ya. Judy

Grace (3/13/08 6:01PM): Thank you for all you've done for me. And thank you for all you are about to do for this good cause.

Ride on! Dean

laura (3/13/08 9:44AM): Dean-

Wow-SOOOO cool. What an inspiration! This is so awesome and I am very proud of you for 2 things-A for making the commitment to be a better you and B to do that while benefitting others. I wish you all the positive thoughts, energy and prayers that you may need thru this and the perserverance to continue to offer goodness to yourself and others.

I made a donation...hope I did it right!!

laura

Bradley W. Blair (rider #5751) (3/12/08 6:59PM): Hey Dean, My pal Scott and I met you on an RSVP cruise, Mexican Riviera, fall '06. I am a friend of Jeffrey's. Went to an awesome Xmas extravaganza at your place that same year. Anyway, I am thrilled to see you're doing the Ride. Congratulations on your fund raising! Hope your training is going great, too. See you on the Ride!

George Fettig (3/12/08 1:57PM): We are pleased to support you in this important endeavor on behalf of everyone at Bosley. We appreciate you!

Melissa Fricke (3/12/08 9:45AM): You are so awesome, Dean! Your reasons for doing this are so inspiring... I will definitely donate. Thanks for reaching out to me...I'll forward this on to my friends and family!!!

Ashley Nicole Kaposta (3/12/08 9:20AM): DEANIE- You continue to amaze me with all of the wonderful things you do. YOU ARE MY CYCLE HERO! loves! xoxo

Greg (3/12/08 7:24AM): DEANO!

Purpose AND conviction - you are my IDOL!

Scott Nevins (3/11/08 1:29PM): So proud of you...and you found a way to do good for others while also benefiting your girlish figure! You're brilliant!

xoxox Scott

Tolan Clark Florence (3/11/08 1:29PM): Dean! You are the best. I am hoping that you will let us have you over for dinner in San Francisco to fuel you up befor the race. Love, Tolan

Steve Elias (3/11/08 11:58AM): You got it! I would be happy to help!! Please let me know when you are in San francisco so we can meet for coffee!! You are a great soul to be doing this!

all my best!

Rique-licous! (3/11/08 11:50AM): I'm so proud to call you my friend, and more moved by your desire to make a difference! You are a treasure and menace! I love you! .. Steer clear of the truck stops would ya!

Jerri Manthey (3/11/08 10:41AM): You've NEVER been north of Malibu!!?? WHAT?!? You're absolutely right! You need to get out there.... to see California, to get the reality check (which is why I moved to Valencia) and I LOVE that you want to make a difference! It's a HUGE challenge and I have NO DOUBT you'll kick some serious butt and raise some major money for this amazing cause! Luv & Big Drag Queen Kisses, Jerri

Monte and Jules (3/11/08 8:53AM): Go Dean! You're the best. Love, Monte and Jules

Marv (3/11/08 7:18AM): Way to go Dean! I`m glad to hear you are riding for HIV/Aids it`s a great cause and you can make a difference! Good Luck Bro!

Jennifer Winkler (3/10/08 9:10PM): Good for you! Can you practice piano while riding a bike? Just a thought. I'm proud of you!

Carol Smock (3/10/08 4:52PM): Dean! I am sooooooooo proud of you! I think what you are doing is a tribute to us all - make at least one commitment that challenges our heart, our body and our spirit FOR GOOD! My prayers and good vibes will be with you! I love you!

Melanie (3/10/08 4:45PM): Way to go Dean. I commend you and I support you in this endeavor.. Having Jenn and Doug along with you will help all of you to stay motivated on your journey. Keep in focus how many people struggling with HIV/AIDS you will be helping. Its all good..!!! Love, Melanie xoxo

brenda from Maine (3/10/08 4:25PM): You go girl! Already Dean, you make a difference in the lives of so many. Congratulations on setting this goal and raising money for AIDS. The world needs more people like you!

Dianna (3/10/08 3:52PM): Dean, as I have said many times... you are beautiful & this is wonderful! Love you much ~ Di !

DrMark (3/10/08 2:35PM): Good for you, Dean-o! I'll be thinking of you that week!

Amy (3/10/08 2:32PM): Good Luck Dean! Have a good ride!

Amy

Stephen and Doug (3/05/08 4:47PM): You ROCK! Go Dean...We love you!

Doug (3/05/08 4:41PM): Dean...I am so proud of you for doing this and am thrilled that we are riding together.

jenn (2/15/08 1:49PM): this is going to be so fun, i am so happy to be riding with you

Dean'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.

Experience AIDS/LifeCycle 2007
Get a taste of last year's event, with participant blogs, audio podcasts, and hundreds of photos.

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