Fact Sheet
...
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 60,000 people living with AIDS, and another estimated 91,000 living with HIV, many unaware of their infection.
... requires each cyclist to raise a minimum of $3,000. Each cyclist is assigned to a personal "Cycle Buddy" for assistance with training, fundraising, and emotional & practical support from the moment they register through the event's completion.
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