Everyone deserves to be heard. And when not one but many voices speak out and stand for something, our voice, your voice moves the cause toward change.
For years I've been raising awareness about Diabetes. Joining the American Diabetes Association and the millions of people who have raised awareness to find a cure for Type 1 diabetes.
It all started in 2009 when the company I worked for recruited me to start a campaign. Myself and a very influential Administrator, Norman, went on a mission to spread the word to STEP OUT! for a cure. Friends, Family and Co-workers joined us to raise $10,000 for the 3k walk. All in support for an amazing cause. We were acknowledged with a plaque for raising the most funds. The plaque was appreciated however the greatest reward was bringing all those folks together and raising awareness. The cause was deserving of our fundraising efforts. We did it!
Since that time, members of the Sugar Free Riders have joined forces to raise awareness, funds and ride in the Long Beach ADA Tour De Cure. Up the St Thomas and St Vincent bridges down 32 miles of scenic terrain, joined by thousands of other cyclists.
Every ride much more rewarding than the last. Faye Altobar and Amos Anderson consistently ride along side of me while our friends and family encourage our success by donating thousands of dollars.
This year we will ride on April 29th. visit http://main.diabetes.org/goto/SugarFreeRiders
Every moment is a reminder that standing for a cause is one more way to say I LOVE MY LIFE! - Joanna (Jo) Diaz
