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545 MILES • 7 DAYS • THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME
PRODUCED BY AND BENEFITING
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Cause
AIDS is far from over. In fact, now there are more
people living with HIV than ever before and last year
nearly 7,000 more became infected in California alone.
The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center and the San Francisco
AIDS Foundation develop and implement innovative programs
to prevent new infections and provide those living with HIV
access to medical care and medicine, counseling and housing.
Together we reach millions of people via outreach, advocacy,
the Internet, the California HIV/AIDS Hotline (aidshotline.org) and
California AIDS Clearinghouse. The San Francisco AIDS Foundation
and the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center rely on the funds from AIDS/LifeCycle
to continue our work.
What is AIDS/LifeCycle?
•A 545-mile, seven day bike ride from
San Francisco to Los Angeles
•Fully supported, with rest stops, route safety teams, bike tech,
medical support, catered meals, hot showers, and more
•A life-changing ride – not a race –
through some of California’s most
beautiful countryside
•A community of people from all walks of life coming together
for a common cause
•An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of thousands
living with or at risk for HIV
The Physical Challenge
We’ll fully support you as you prepare to take on this challenge.
Your Cyclist Representative will advise you on training, equipment,
fundraising and more, and they’ll be your biggest cheerleader.
Our certified Training Ride Leaders will help you get physically ready,
whether you’re a beginner or experienced cyclist. Weekly training rides
will range from short, easy rides to longer, more challenging routes.
Workshops available year round, including:
• Creating a personalized plan • Nutrition & hydration
• Bike maintenance
• and more!
• Skills clinics
Making a Difference
When you register for the ride, your Cyclist Representative
will help you develop your personal fundraising strategy,
help you brainstorm ideas, answer all your questions and
give you all the encouragement and motivation you need.
We’ve got lots of great tools to help you reach
your goal, including:
•Your very own homepage on our website
•Fundraising e-cards
•Fundraising workshops –
from basic how to’s to soliciting major gifts
•Fundraiser party speakers
•Letter writing assistance •Hundreds of creative ideas to help you
reach your goal!
Roadies
You can view a complete list of Roadie (that’s what we call our
amazing group of event volunteers) positions in the Roadies
& Volunteers section of our website, or give us a call and we
can discuss the different options available to you. Roadies
do everything from serving the food to parking the bikes to
transporting the gear. The event would not happen without them
and we are grateful for all of their hard work and the generous
spirit with which they volunteer their time and efforts!
Roadie opportunities include:
• Rest stops
• Sweep
• Route marking • Gear & Tent
• Bike Parking
• and more!
Volunteers
If you’re interested in volunteering your
time prior to the event, we have lots of fun
volunteer opportunities throughout the year.
Volunteer opportunities include:
•Wednesday Night Crew • Office Support • Special events
• Orientation Day, Opening and Closing Ceremonies
The Next Steps
• Attend an Information Meeting to learn more
(see our website, aidslifecycle.org, for current calendar)
• Register online, by phone or in person
• Train
• Fundraise
• Ride 545 miles in seven days and have the experience of a lifetime!
Courage
These stories and thousands of others – including yours –
are to be discovered on California’s scenic roads.
Anita started riding for the brother she lost
and is now a Training Ride Leader, helping
new riders prepare for the challenge.
Megan rides because she’s held a
baby born with HIV.
John, who 5 years ago had a t-cell
count of less than 100, is now riding
in his second ALC.
At 78, Tim is not only our oldest rider,
he’s also one of our top fundraisers.
Charlie, a 3rd year
Roadie, says volunteering
every year reinforces his
belief that each of us can
make a difference.
F I N D U S AT:
aidslifecycle.org
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San Francisco Office
415-581-7077 or [email protected]
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Los Angeles Office
323-860-7380 or
[email protected]
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