FYI Jenny is joining us on this ride and this serves as her fundraising page too!
In September of 2014, my oldest brother, John, became paralyzed after crashing on his bicycle. A cyclist since his teens, John was eager and determined to get back on his bike. And so he was, even before being discharged from Shepherd Center - a spinal cord injury rehabilitation center in Atlanta GA.
Many of you have seen my social media posts of us riding together (#ridingwithj2). Being with him + being outside = a perfect day! It is an honor to join him on this classic Tucson ride and to support Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports at the same time. If you are able, please join me in raising funds for SAAS by making a donation through this link.
Your donations will go to the SAAS Eduardo Aguirre Adaptive Cycling Center and Fund to provide more opportunities for people with disabilities to enjoy cycling. I met Eduardo less than a month before he passed away in spring 2022. He was a bright light, an inspiration. To be certain, I am a better human for knowing Eduardo and for knowing John.
By riding in El Tour de Tucson, I am committing to improving my physical and mental health. Please join me! Thank you for your support.
Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports
Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports (SAAS) creates opportunities for individuals with disabilities to engage in recreational and competitive sports. Adaptive cycling means everyone can enjoy riding a bike, handcycle, trike or tandem. In 2023, SAAS lost our dear friend & adaptive cycling coordinator Eduardo Aguirre to depression and suicide. We are riding El Tour de Tucson 2023 in Eduardo's honor. Funds raised will go to the Eduardo Aguirre Adaptive Cycling Center Fund to support people with disabilities who want to start handcycling or other forms of adaptive cycling in support of mental health & wellness.
Please join our sponsor OMEO AMERICA in support of SAAS. The OMEO Cycling Team will raise funds, build awareness, and promote cycling for good health. As an OMEO Cycling Team Member, you will gain access to a special OMEO Accessible / reserved parking area for handcyclists & trikes to unload near the START/FINISH line downtown Tucson. You will have the support of the OMEO CREW to help load your handcycle or trike, get you to the reserved starting line area, provide hydration, snacks, and a professional massage or cool-down stretch post-race! Those who raise over $250 will recevie an OMEO Cycling JERSEY.
Register for El Tour and pick SAAS as your nonprofit. Start a fundraising page! Get your friends, family, and total strangers to join! We ride in pursuit of better health and a strong community!
Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports (SAAS) creates opportunities for individuals with disabilities to engage in recreational and competitive sports. Adaptive cycling means everyone can enjoy riding a bike, handcycle, trike or tandem. In 2023, SAAS lost our dear friend & adaptive cycling coordinator Eduardo Aguirre to depression and suicide. We are riding El Tour de Tucson 2023 in Eduardo's honor. Funds raised will go to the Eduardo Aguirre Adaptive Cycling Center Fund to support people with disabilities who want to start handcycling or other forms of adaptive cycling in support of mental health & wellness.
Please join our sponsor OMEO AMERICA in support of SAAS. The OMEO Cycling Team will raise funds, build awareness, and promote cycling for good health. As an OMEO Cycling Team Member, you will gain access to a special OMEO Accessible / reserved parking area for handcyclists & trikes to unload near the START/FINISH line downtown Tucson. You will have the support of the OMEO CREW to help load your handcycle or trike, get you to the reserved starting line area, provide hydration, snacks, and a professional massage or cool-down stretch post-race! Those who raise over $250 will recevie an OMEO Cycling JERSEY.
Register for El Tour and pick SAAS as your nonprofit. Start a fundraising page! Get your friends, family, and total strangers to join! We ride in pursuit of better health and a strong community!