The Woodlands Spin for ALS, Saturday, February 10
2/2/07
Mike Lucas of Luke's Locker in The Woodlands has graciously stepped us to be able to put on the event regardless by having bikes in their store and storefront window!
However, our original goal was to be out in the middle of Market Street - where Ten For Texas finished - all day long. Bill's contacts with the folks in Market Street was able to make that happen; however, we needed event insurance.
We felt like the greater visual impact of having multiple bikes going in the open elements from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. would bring curious onlookers all day - as there is a theater there that is open at all times - where we could explain what was happening and our mission.
What's holding us back from that original plan?
The cost of the event insurance. It is three figures, but certainly not three figures that either Bill, Kim or myself can necessarily put down ourselves.
If anybody that reads this entry knows of somebody that would be willing to sponsor this event in that amount, please contact me.
All monies raised nationally - up to $10,000 - will be matched by an anonymous donor.
We think that with a planning lead time next year that we can raise that amount in The Woodlands alone!
2/1/07
Team Timex professional triathlete and 2004 U.S. Olympic Women's Marathon trialist Kim Hager, RRCA-certified coach Bill Dwyer and myself, with generous location assistance from Luke's Locker in The Woodlands, are pleased to announce The Woodlands Spin for ALS!
The Woodlands Spin for ALS will take place on Saturday, February 10th, beginning at 6 a.m. and ending 16.5 hours later at 10:30 p.m.
We will have two trainers set up at Luke's Locker in Market Street (of course, you are welcome to bring your own trainer) and we are beginning to take 'reservations' for those interested in raising funds for The Blazeman Foundation, which was established to raise awareness and funds for ALS.
Donations can be made on-site or via online (go to www.spinforals.com to learn how you can donate online). We are asking individuals to sign up for a minimum of 30 minutes. You can donate a lump sum or donate a certain amount of $ per minute that you ride.
The event will have various individuals riding bikes (on trainers) for 16 and a half hours - the amount of time it took for the first individual with ALS, Jon Blais, to complete the Kona, Hawaii World Ironman Championship in 2005. He completed the race (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 run) in 16 hours and 30 minutes.
On February 10, there is a nationwide effort to hold ALS Spin-A-Thons lasting the duration it took Jon Blais to complete the Ironman (16 hours, 30 minutes.)
To reserve your spot, please contact Kim Hager and please make sure you reference 'Spin for ALS.'
Mike Lucas of Luke's Locker in The Woodlands has graciously stepped us to be able to put on the event regardless by having bikes in their store and storefront window!
However, our original goal was to be out in the middle of Market Street - where Ten For Texas finished - all day long. Bill's contacts with the folks in Market Street was able to make that happen; however, we needed event insurance.
We felt like the greater visual impact of having multiple bikes going in the open elements from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. would bring curious onlookers all day - as there is a theater there that is open at all times - where we could explain what was happening and our mission.
What's holding us back from that original plan?
The cost of the event insurance. It is three figures, but certainly not three figures that either Bill, Kim or myself can necessarily put down ourselves.
If anybody that reads this entry knows of somebody that would be willing to sponsor this event in that amount, please contact me.
All monies raised nationally - up to $10,000 - will be matched by an anonymous donor.
We think that with a planning lead time next year that we can raise that amount in The Woodlands alone!
2/1/07
Team Timex professional triathlete and 2004 U.S. Olympic Women's Marathon trialist Kim Hager, RRCA-certified coach Bill Dwyer and myself, with generous location assistance from Luke's Locker in The Woodlands, are pleased to announce The Woodlands Spin for ALS!
The Woodlands Spin for ALS will take place on Saturday, February 10th, beginning at 6 a.m. and ending 16.5 hours later at 10:30 p.m.
We will have two trainers set up at Luke's Locker in Market Street (of course, you are welcome to bring your own trainer) and we are beginning to take 'reservations' for those interested in raising funds for The Blazeman Foundation, which was established to raise awareness and funds for ALS.
Donations can be made on-site or via online (go to www.spinforals.com to learn how you can donate online). We are asking individuals to sign up for a minimum of 30 minutes. You can donate a lump sum or donate a certain amount of $ per minute that you ride.
The event will have various individuals riding bikes (on trainers) for 16 and a half hours - the amount of time it took for the first individual with ALS, Jon Blais, to complete the Kona, Hawaii World Ironman Championship in 2005. He completed the race (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 run) in 16 hours and 30 minutes.
On February 10, there is a nationwide effort to hold ALS Spin-A-Thons lasting the duration it took Jon Blais to complete the Ironman (16 hours, 30 minutes.)
To reserve your spot, please contact Kim Hager and please make sure you reference 'Spin for ALS.'
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