Louisville, KY

Date: 8/10/06
Mileage: 120

Funds Raised:
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$12,807.62 for Kupenda
$20,000 is the goal for Kupenda. That is the amount needed to build a boarding facility so that 30+ children, who have disabilities, will get to go to school!!! It is a chance to really make a difference in a lot of people's lives!!!

$9,286.00 for ADA
Battling diabetes is something that is close to our hearts since Adam has Type I Diabetes. AFC's mission at it's core is to raise awareness, show other diabetics that anything is possible, and to do anything to combat diabetes!

We woke up early at 5:30 am because we had to be in Louisville, KY at a Marriott Hotel to give a talk at a diabetes awareness discussion group. We were asked to join the MiniMed representatives and talk about Adam's MiniMed insulin pump and our trip.

The journey to Louisville was a long one. We were not sure how far it would be when we started because we were off our TransAmerican Trail maps and we had to figure out the route ourselves. Not only that but Adam's insulin pump broke in the morning so that caused us some delay. Luckily we were able to find a pharmacy to buy a few syringes so he was able to inject his insulin. He called MiniMed and they shipped him a new pump in 24hrs (so we will have it on the morning of 8/11). MiniMed is amazing! That pump has been through some tough times during this trip. It is a testament to its good design that it lasted as long as it did.

It was very hot for most of the day. When we finally got to Louisville a huge storm came through. The winds were so strong we almost fell off our bikes!

We were almost late for out talk and we didn't have time to shower but we made it! Adam talked about how he can manage his sugar levels using the pump and lots of people had questions for him! Tracy, from MiniMed bought us a hugeee dinner at the Marriott's restaurant. It was more food than we could eat so we took home lots of leftovers, perfect after a long day of biking.

(Eating a feast!)

Eddie, our host in Louisville, came and picked us up at the Marriott to take us to his place that was 10 miles away. His house is beautiful! Although we have a rest day tomorrow we have to wake up early to go to a local radio station for an interview.

-Pattt