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By now you know that JDRF is very important to us! Tom has been living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) for 15 years and we have done countless Walks and fundraisers for JDRF along the way because we are so passionate about the mission of the organization, the research they fund, and the advancements in T1D care they make possible. But 2013 is going to be different: we will not be participating in a Walk this year, as we have something a little more challenging in mind.
Over the next six months we will be training to ride 100 (very hilly) miles in Nashville,Tennessee. Yes, a century ride - 100 miles - pedaling on a road bike the entire time - all in one day! AND simultaneously raising at least $8,000 in donations to make it possible.
"Why?!?!" You ask? Well, call us crazy but we want to do something outrageous to celebrate both turning 30 in March because that means Tom has lived with T1D for half of his life and he has never let it hold him back. That deserves a celebration! Plus, we are intrigued by the physical and mental challenge of an endurance event like this century ride and what better time than now to conquer it, as we turn 30?!
This journey will culminate the weekend of September 19-22 for us and hundreds of other riders at the JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes in Nashville,TN! It will take A LOT of hard work, training, time on the bike ("time in the saddle"), blood sugar checks, good nutrition, and more time on the bike, PLUS we also have to meet a fundraising minimum of $4,000 each to participate.
Please help us surpass our combined goal of $8,000. As you think of your charitable giving capacity for 2013, think of us - we are literally putting our blood, sweat, and tears on the line in 2013 and we hope you will support us with a donation! All donations made to JDRF on our behalf are 100% tax deductible!
Thank you!
Love,
Tom and Janette Shaffer
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