http://www.aidslifecycle.org/1130 A blog by Dan Bernal, participant number 1130 in AIDS/LifeCycle 7, a 7-day 545-mile cycling event to support HIV/AIDS services at the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center. en-us Dan Bernal Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:07:01 PST http://www.aidslifecycle.org/images/alc7/homepages/1130_1_X8W34.jpg http://www.aidslifecycle.org/1130 http://www.aidslifecycle.org/1130#1 http://www.aidslifecycle.org/1130#1 <p>Thanks to everyone who sponsored me in AIDS/LifeCycle 6. Because of your generous support, I was the top fundraiser in Northern California, raising more than $40,000 for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation!</p> <p>Participating in AIDS/LifeCycle 6 was life-changing. Imagine 2,300 riders and 500 roadies united in our determination to end AIDS, schoolchildren lined-up and cheering as we rode through rural towns, and 3,000 candles flickering on Ventura Beach during our last night. I rode into Los Angeles knowing that we succeeded in raising awareness about HIV/AIDS throughout California, and that no one is alone in their fight against this disease.</p> <p>I am grateful for your friendship and support, and for the faith you placed in me to meet this challenge.</p> <P> Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:04:00 PST