About AIDS/LifeCycle

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... will take place May 31-June 6, 2009, as cyclists and volunteers will travel 545 miles through beautiful California from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

... is the official cycling event of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center.

... is about HIV/AIDS and raising money to help the beneficiaries continue to provide the critical services and education needed to meet the growing needs of our community.

... increases awareness and knowledge about HIV/AIDS among participants, their donors and the general public.

... addresses the widespread misperception that HIV and AIDS are no longer a problem -- in fact more people are living with HIV & AIDS today than ever before, which means a much greater need for services.

... provides a reminder that the rate of HIV infection is increasing, particularly in communities of color and in individuals under the age of 25. In California alone there are 190,000 people currently living with HIV/AIDS.

... requires each cyclist to raise a minimum of $3,000. Each cyclist is assigned to a personal Cyclist Representative for assistance with training, fundraising, and emotional and practical support from the moment they register through the event's completion.