Here is Eric before the surgery
Here is Eric after the surgery
Awesome!!
LoveLife!
-Pat
Thursday, November 19, 2009
AACS Bike-A-Thon saves Eric's Life
Thanks to the young men of the AACS JV Soccer Team, coached/led by Rob Irias, Eric Pembe has successfully undergone his surgery and now will start his chemo therapy. AACS JV Soccer Team raised almost $5,000.00, which is $2,000 more than what Kupenda needed to pay for Eric's surgery and chemotherapy.
Awesome!!
LoveLife!
-Pat
Awesome!!
LoveLife!
-Pat
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Rohr masters Urban Cross and roars into MABRAcross lead
-by David Harrity: Halethorpe, Maryland November 18, 2009 : Keith Rohr (Adventures for the Cure) won his first career cylcocross race competing in the Master's Category 3/4 of the 4th annual Urban Cross at Ix held in Charlottesville, Virginia, this past weekend. The Frank Ix & Sons silk mill closed its doors in 1999 and provides an interesting backdrop as riders navigated through and around the abandoned grounds of the silk mill.
After his win, Rohr (pictured) is now leading the Men's Master's Category 3/4 (or Masters Cat. B) racers by 15 points with three races remaining in the 2009 BikeReg.com MABRAcross Series sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Bicycle Racing Association (MABRA). Rohr joins fellow AFC riders Patrick Blair (Men's 3/4), Jimmy Klose (Men's Cat 4) and daughter Avy Rohr (Junior U16 Women) as current point series leaders in their respective divisions.
In team standings after Tacchino Ciclocross (Race #5) in the MABRAcross series, the top three teams were:
1. C3-Athletes Serving Athletes (60 points)
2. Kelly Benefit Strategies/LSV (44 points)
3. Adventures For the Cure (35 points)
AFC co-founder Adam Driscoll, remains in 2nd place with 432 points after his 4th place podium finish at Urban Cross. Driscoll is just 14 points shy of new MABRA Cyclocross Series leader Jared Neiters (Haymarket Bicycles/ Home Visit). In other , AFC board member Mike "Weezal" Caputi and rider Kevin Luckeroth each had his best career finish in a cyclocross race in Men's Cat. 4. Also in action, 15-year old Jimmy Klose snagged his first Category 3/4 series points and podium placing by finishing in 4th place just behind AFC co-founder Patrick "Pattt" Blair in 3rd at Urban Cross at Ix.
Interview with Keith Rohr (Adventures for the Cure)
Keith Rohr (pictured) racing at the 2009 Tacchino Ciclocross. [Photo courtesy of Joseph W. Metro]
DH: Keith, congratulations on your first win in cyclocross. Based on the results posted on crossresults.com, it appears that you did a lot of work in the off-season preparing for this year. Is that right?
KR: I started preparing for the 2009 cyclocross season in the late winter. I almost didn't race this year because of work-related hassles, but things turned around for me. I did a lot of mountain biking and entered the first Michaux Endurance Series race in early May and felt exceptionally good. Six weeks prior I had dramatically changed my diet and went completely vegan. Oddly enough, by June, the diet led to so much weight loss that my arms weakened and actually gave out during a mountain bike race in Massanutten causing me to separate my left shoulder. Fortunately, the shoulder was much better by the time cyclocross season started and the discipline of the rehab process helped me with my training discipline.
DH: With five top 5 finishes this season, was there anything different in your preparation for Urban Cross at Ix that led to your win?
KR: Funny. I almost didn't race Urban Cross because it seemed like a long way to go for a race. However, I knew AFC was gaining on the team points and I wanted to contribute to the team efforts by having a good race at Urban Cross. It turned out to be a good call because several of the team members did well that day. I can't say I did anything different other than making sure I rested well two or three days prior.
DH: Is your goal to win the Master's Category 3/4 35+ MABRAcross championship?
KR: My original goal set back in the late winter was to place in the top 5 of the cyclocross races that I entered. After Charm City Cross I knew I was strong enough to win a race, so my new goal was to win a race or two at the Master's 3/4 level. I'd like to finish the year as the season points leader, but that's more of a formality because there is no jersey awarded at my level. Either way, it's a nice measurement of my progress in the sport. If the season ended now, I'd say that it's been a successful year for me.
DH: Are you ready to be upgraded to the Master's Elite Category 1/2/3 races?
KR: I'd like to get another win under my belt at one of the upcoming races at Howard County Double Cross and then finish the season at the at the Master's 1/2/3 level for the MABRA Cross Championship in Taneytown, Md. That would be a great way to close out the season and get a nice taste for what's in store for next year.
DH: So, who do you have to thank for getting you to this point?
KR: Oh boy, that's a long list. First and foremost, forever thanks to my wife, Stacey, who never flinches when I say I want to do something bike related. It takes a lot of pressure off you when your wife is behind you during the race season. Another big prop goes to my coach, Rodger Carter. He's always believed in me even when I didn't believe in me. He is the cornerstone for my training in 2009. Of course, I can't forget my team-mates and ride-mates, Adventures for the Cure and TheMorningRide. I wouldn't be racing if my friends weren't racing with me. You guys rock!!!
Author's Note: Keith Rohr is the founder of Maryland Physical Therapy, a proud sponsor of Adventures for the Cure. Keith competed on AFC's 2008 Race Across America (RAAM) 4-man team.
BikeReg.com MABRAcross Series Point Standings
With 6 of 9 events complete, MABRAcross points and standings for Adventures for the Cure riders are as follows:
Men's Category 1/2/3 (Elite/Cat A) (57 riders, leader with 446 pts)
2. Adam Driscoll (432 pts)
34. Patrick Blair (82 pts)
Master's Category 1/2/3 35+ (55 riders, leader with 560 pts)
15. Jonathan Houghton (162 pts)
Men's Category 3/4 (Cat B) (76 riders, leader with 134 pts)
1. Patrick Blair (134 pts)
26. Jimmy Klose (24 pts)
Master's Category 3/4 35+ (69 riders, leader with 164 pts)
1. Keith Rohr (164 pts)
37. Steve Klose (16 pts)
Master's Category 3/4 45+ (52 riders, leader with 153 pts)
6. Steve Klose (102 pts)
13. Dave Tambeaux (39 pts)
40. Jim Klender (11 pts)
Men's Category 4 (Cat C) (23 riders, leader with 16 pts)
1T. Jimmy Klose (16 pts) [upgraded to Cat. 3/4]
8T. Daniel Atkins (5 pts)
Women's Category 4 (20 riders, leader with 13 pts)
3T. Lynda Artusio (5 pts)
20. Kari Petyak (1 pt)
Juniors U18 (8 riders, leader with 147 pts)
3. Tommy Klose (129 pts)
Juniors U16 - Men (11 riders, leader with 151 pts)
8. Alec West (40 pts)
Juniors U16 - Women (3 riders, leader with 170 pts)
1. Avy Rohr (170 pts)
Next up ...
Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22: Howard County Double Cross, Races #7 and #8 of the MABRAcross Series, held in Highland and Elkridge, Md., and presented by Schooley Mill Cross and Rockburn Cross.
After his win, Rohr (pictured) is now leading the Men's Master's Category 3/4 (or Masters Cat. B) racers by 15 points with three races remaining in the 2009 BikeReg.com MABRAcross Series sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Bicycle Racing Association (MABRA). Rohr joins fellow AFC riders Patrick Blair (Men's 3/4), Jimmy Klose (Men's Cat 4) and daughter Avy Rohr (Junior U16 Women) as current point series leaders in their respective divisions.
In team standings after Tacchino Ciclocross (Race #5) in the MABRAcross series, the top three teams were:
1. C3-Athletes Serving Athletes (60 points)
2. Kelly Benefit Strategies/LSV (44 points)
3. Adventures For the Cure (35 points)
AFC co-founder Adam Driscoll, remains in 2nd place with 432 points after his 4th place podium finish at Urban Cross. Driscoll is just 14 points shy of new MABRA Cyclocross Series leader Jared Neiters (Haymarket Bicycles/ Home Visit). In other , AFC board member Mike "Weezal" Caputi and rider Kevin Luckeroth each had his best career finish in a cyclocross race in Men's Cat. 4. Also in action, 15-year old Jimmy Klose snagged his first Category 3/4 series points and podium placing by finishing in 4th place just behind AFC co-founder Patrick "Pattt" Blair in 3rd at Urban Cross at Ix.
Interview with Keith Rohr (Adventures for the Cure)
Keith Rohr (pictured) racing at the 2009 Tacchino Ciclocross. [Photo courtesy of Joseph W. Metro]
DH: Keith, congratulations on your first win in cyclocross. Based on the results posted on crossresults.com, it appears that you did a lot of work in the off-season preparing for this year. Is that right?
KR: I started preparing for the 2009 cyclocross season in the late winter. I almost didn't race this year because of work-related hassles, but things turned around for me. I did a lot of mountain biking and entered the first Michaux Endurance Series race in early May and felt exceptionally good. Six weeks prior I had dramatically changed my diet and went completely vegan. Oddly enough, by June, the diet led to so much weight loss that my arms weakened and actually gave out during a mountain bike race in Massanutten causing me to separate my left shoulder. Fortunately, the shoulder was much better by the time cyclocross season started and the discipline of the rehab process helped me with my training discipline.
DH: With five top 5 finishes this season, was there anything different in your preparation for Urban Cross at Ix that led to your win?
KR: Funny. I almost didn't race Urban Cross because it seemed like a long way to go for a race. However, I knew AFC was gaining on the team points and I wanted to contribute to the team efforts by having a good race at Urban Cross. It turned out to be a good call because several of the team members did well that day. I can't say I did anything different other than making sure I rested well two or three days prior.
DH: Is your goal to win the Master's Category 3/4 35+ MABRAcross championship?
KR: My original goal set back in the late winter was to place in the top 5 of the cyclocross races that I entered. After Charm City Cross I knew I was strong enough to win a race, so my new goal was to win a race or two at the Master's 3/4 level. I'd like to finish the year as the season points leader, but that's more of a formality because there is no jersey awarded at my level. Either way, it's a nice measurement of my progress in the sport. If the season ended now, I'd say that it's been a successful year for me.
DH: Are you ready to be upgraded to the Master's Elite Category 1/2/3 races?
KR: I'd like to get another win under my belt at one of the upcoming races at Howard County Double Cross and then finish the season at the at the Master's 1/2/3 level for the MABRA Cross Championship in Taneytown, Md. That would be a great way to close out the season and get a nice taste for what's in store for next year.
DH: So, who do you have to thank for getting you to this point?
KR: Oh boy, that's a long list. First and foremost, forever thanks to my wife, Stacey, who never flinches when I say I want to do something bike related. It takes a lot of pressure off you when your wife is behind you during the race season. Another big prop goes to my coach, Rodger Carter. He's always believed in me even when I didn't believe in me. He is the cornerstone for my training in 2009. Of course, I can't forget my team-mates and ride-mates, Adventures for the Cure and TheMorningRide. I wouldn't be racing if my friends weren't racing with me. You guys rock!!!
Author's Note: Keith Rohr is the founder of Maryland Physical Therapy, a proud sponsor of Adventures for the Cure. Keith competed on AFC's 2008 Race Across America (RAAM) 4-man team.
BikeReg.com MABRAcross Series Point Standings
With 6 of 9 events complete, MABRAcross points and standings for Adventures for the Cure riders are as follows:
Men's Category 1/2/3 (Elite/Cat A) (57 riders, leader with 446 pts)
2. Adam Driscoll (432 pts)
34. Patrick Blair (82 pts)
Master's Category 1/2/3 35+ (55 riders, leader with 560 pts)
15. Jonathan Houghton (162 pts)
Men's Category 3/4 (Cat B) (76 riders, leader with 134 pts)
1. Patrick Blair (134 pts)
26. Jimmy Klose (24 pts)
Master's Category 3/4 35+ (69 riders, leader with 164 pts)
1. Keith Rohr (164 pts)
37. Steve Klose (16 pts)
Master's Category 3/4 45+ (52 riders, leader with 153 pts)
6. Steve Klose (102 pts)
13. Dave Tambeaux (39 pts)
40. Jim Klender (11 pts)
Men's Category 4 (Cat C) (23 riders, leader with 16 pts)
1T. Jimmy Klose (16 pts) [upgraded to Cat. 3/4]
8T. Daniel Atkins (5 pts)
Women's Category 4 (20 riders, leader with 13 pts)
3T. Lynda Artusio (5 pts)
20. Kari Petyak (1 pt)
Juniors U18 (8 riders, leader with 147 pts)
3. Tommy Klose (129 pts)
Juniors U16 - Men (11 riders, leader with 151 pts)
8. Alec West (40 pts)
Juniors U16 - Women (3 riders, leader with 170 pts)
1. Avy Rohr (170 pts)
Next up ...
Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22: Howard County Double Cross, Races #7 and #8 of the MABRAcross Series, held in Highland and Elkridge, Md., and presented by Schooley Mill Cross and Rockburn Cross.
About Maryland Physical Therapy
Maryland Physical Therapy (MPT) located in Glen Burnie is dedicated to providing an atmosphere which promotes optimal healing. MPT offers a variety of services related to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of movement dysfunctions and to the enhancement of physical health and functional abilities. To learn more, visit http://www.marylandpt.net/.
About Adventures For The Cure
Adventures For The Cure (AFC), a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization and USA Cycling club which exists to raise awareness for diabetes, to show those diagnosed with diabetes and their families how leading a healthy and active lifestyle can move you beyond your perceived limits, and to raise funds for diabetes research. The organization also raises awareness and funds for other causes that the board of directors has selected. For more details, visit http://adventuresforthecure.com/.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Help GovLoop Give Back .... to Adventures for the Cure!
November 15, 2009 | Adventures for the Cure has been entered to win the AwesomeGov Fund sponsored by GovLoop.com and is seeking your votes to help us win the contest.
To vote for Adventures for the Cure, go to:
The following is an excerpt from the GovLoop.com and AwesomeGov.org websites.****Don't Need to Log-In/Sign-Up - Vote/Comment Away***
Help GovLoop Give Back!
GovLoop.com will donate $1 for every government member that joins GovLoop between now and December 15. You can suggest as many charities as you like and you'll have up to 5 votes. Feel free to comment on the options, too.
The charity with the most votes as of 11:59pm ET on December 15 below gets the loot. More info at awesomegov.org
GovLoop, the premier social network for government, brings the "awesomeness" to the next level by tying in philanthropy with government 2.0 through the AwesomeGov Fund.
GovLoop is a big believer in social entrepreneurship – companies like Tom's Shoes that donate one pair of shoes for every pair of shoes purchased. We've been a big supporter of initiatives like the GovLoop Kiva groups, where over 65 GovLoopers have already come together to donate over $10,000 to charity, and big fans of the fine folks at the Combined Federal Campaign.
With that approach in mind, we came up with the idea for the AwesomeGov Fund, which aims to highlight, honor and support government by raising awareness about government-related individuals, groups and programs that are inspiring in their ability to create impact and make government better. We are committing a minimum of 5% of all revenue in 2010 to the "AwesomeGov" Charity fund.
To celebrate the launch of the fund, GovLoop will donate $1.00 for each new government professional who joins GovLoop between Nov. 15 and Dec. 15. The process will be community-driven. GovLoop members will submit charity recommendations, vote for their favorite causes and the total amount will be donated to the winning charity. You can participate at govloop.com.
Adventures For The Cure (AFC), a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization and USA Cycling club which exists to raise awareness for diabetes, to show those diagnosed with diabetes and their families how leading a healthy and active lifestyle can move you beyond your perceived limits, and to raise funds for diabetes research. The organization also raises awareness and funds for other causes that the board of directors has selected. For more details, visit http://adventuresforthecure.com/.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Blair Captures Lead in MABRAcross Category B Standings
Halethorpe, Maryland November 10, 2009 : After a strong second place showing at Tacchino Ciclocross, Adventures for the Cure co-founder Patrick Blair (pictured) is leading the Men's Category 3/4 (or Cat. B) racers by 17 points after five events in the annual MABRAcross Series sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Bicycle Racing Association (MABRA). Blair joins fellow AFC riders Jimmy Klose (Men's Cat 4) and Avy Rohr (Junior U16 Women) as current point series leaders in their respective divisions.
In team standings after Tacchino Ciclocross (Race #5) in the MABRAcross series, the top three teams were:
1. C3-Athletes Serving Athletes (60 points)
2. Kelly Benefit Strategies/LSV (44 points)
3. Adventures For the Cure (35 points)
AFC co-founder Adam Driscoll, remains in 2nd place with 357 points behind new MABRA Cyclocross Series leader Joseph Dombrowski (Haymarket Bicycles/Trakkers).
With 5 of 9 events complete, MABRAcross points and standings for Adventures for the Cure riders are as follows:
Men's Category 1/2/3 (Elite/Cat A) (47 riders, leader with 370 pts)
2. Adam Driscoll (357 pts)
27. Patrick Blair (82 pts) (down 5 places)
Master's Category 1/2/3 35+ (52 riders, leader with 440 pts)
14. Jonathan Houghton (162 pts) (up 5 places)
Men's Category 3/4 (Cat B) (61 riders, leader with 107 pts)
1. Patrick Blair (107 pts) (up 1 place)
Master's Category 3/4 35+ (50 riders, leader with 149 pts)
2. Keith Rohr (129 pts)
31. Steve Klose (16 pts) (down 2 places)
Master's Category 3/4 45+ (48 riders, leader with 140 pts)
6. Steve Klose (102 pts)
13. Dave Tambeaux (39 pts) (up 4 places)
35. Jim Klender (11 pts)
Men's Category 4 (Cat C) (18 riders, leader with 16 pts)
1. Jimmy Klose (16 pts)
8T. Daniel Atkins (5 pts)
Women's Category 4 (19 riders, leader with 13 pts)
3T. Lynda Artusio (5 pts)
18T. Kari Petyak (1 pt)
Juniors U18 (8 riders, leader with 147 pts)
3. Tommy Klose (129 pts) (down 1 place)
Juniors U16 - Men (11 riders, leader with 124 pts)
8. Alec West (40 pts) (up 3 places)
Juniors U16 - Women (3 riders, leader with 170 pts)
1. Avy Rohr (170 pts)
Next up ...
Sunday, November 8: Urban Cross, Race #6 of the MABRAcross Series, held in Charlottesville, Va.
About Adventures For The Cure
Adventures For The Cure (AFC), a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization and USA Cycling club which exists to raise awareness for diabetes, to show those diagnosed with diabetes and their families how leading a healthy and active lifestyle can move you beyond your perceived limits, and to raise funds for diabetes research. The organization also raises awareness and funds for other causes that the board of directors has selected. For more details, visit http://adventuresforthecure.com/.
(Story by David Harrity; photo courtesy of Andrey Doroshenko)
In team standings after Tacchino Ciclocross (Race #5) in the MABRAcross series, the top three teams were:1. C3-Athletes Serving Athletes (60 points)
2. Kelly Benefit Strategies/LSV (44 points)
3. Adventures For the Cure (35 points)
AFC co-founder Adam Driscoll, remains in 2nd place with 357 points behind new MABRA Cyclocross Series leader Joseph Dombrowski (Haymarket Bicycles/Trakkers).
With 5 of 9 events complete, MABRAcross points and standings for Adventures for the Cure riders are as follows:
Men's Category 1/2/3 (Elite/Cat A) (47 riders, leader with 370 pts)
2. Adam Driscoll (357 pts)
27. Patrick Blair (82 pts) (down 5 places)
Master's Category 1/2/3 35+ (52 riders, leader with 440 pts)
14. Jonathan Houghton (162 pts) (up 5 places)
Men's Category 3/4 (Cat B) (61 riders, leader with 107 pts)
1. Patrick Blair (107 pts) (up 1 place)
Master's Category 3/4 35+ (50 riders, leader with 149 pts)
2. Keith Rohr (129 pts)
31. Steve Klose (16 pts) (down 2 places)
Master's Category 3/4 45+ (48 riders, leader with 140 pts)
6. Steve Klose (102 pts)
13. Dave Tambeaux (39 pts) (up 4 places)
35. Jim Klender (11 pts)
Men's Category 4 (Cat C) (18 riders, leader with 16 pts)
1. Jimmy Klose (16 pts)
8T. Daniel Atkins (5 pts)
Women's Category 4 (19 riders, leader with 13 pts)
3T. Lynda Artusio (5 pts)
18T. Kari Petyak (1 pt)
Juniors U18 (8 riders, leader with 147 pts)
3. Tommy Klose (129 pts) (down 1 place)
Juniors U16 - Men (11 riders, leader with 124 pts)
8. Alec West (40 pts) (up 3 places)
Juniors U16 - Women (3 riders, leader with 170 pts)
1. Avy Rohr (170 pts)
Next up ...
Sunday, November 8: Urban Cross, Race #6 of the MABRAcross Series, held in Charlottesville, Va.
About Adventures For The Cure
Adventures For The Cure (AFC), a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization and USA Cycling club which exists to raise awareness for diabetes, to show those diagnosed with diabetes and their families how leading a healthy and active lifestyle can move you beyond your perceived limits, and to raise funds for diabetes research. The organization also raises awareness and funds for other causes that the board of directors has selected. For more details, visit http://adventuresforthecure.com/.
(Story by David Harrity; photo courtesy of Andrey Doroshenko)
Saturday, November 07, 2009
AACS Students Raise Over $5,000 for Skin Cancer Victim
-by David Harrity, Halethorpe, Maryland : November 7, 2009: What's the point of riding around in a circle? Over 30 students and parents learned why by gathering with team members from Adventures for the Cure cycling team on Sunday, October 25, for a 4-hour bike-a-thon, which circled around the 11-mile mile BWI Trail. The result was netting over $5,000 in charitable donations from friends, family and supporters from the Annapolis Area Christian School (AACS) campaign.
Roberto Irias (center, pictured above) speaks to parents, students and riders before leading them in prayer at the start of the AACS Bike-a-thon.
The bike-a-thon was organized by Rob Irias who coaches the AACS Junior Varsity soccer team. Irias teaches Spanish and the Bible at AACS. Irias said, "I had never organized a bike-a-thon before and decided to do it, in hopes of teaching my players what it means to serve." Irias who is also a member of the AFC cycling team member was asked how the idea got started. Irias replied, "I know that I love to bike and I'm sure the idea began on one of my early morning rides. I said to myself: "What if I have my guys get sponsors that will give them money for every mile they bike?" I mentioned this in passing in one of my soccer practices and I saw a spark in their eyes. The challenge of biking many miles with a group of friends proved appealing to my teenage guys."
The charitable donations have been forwarded to Kupenda for the Children to raise funds mostly for Eric Pembe (pictured before and after surgery), a young Kenyan man with Albinism who is suffering from a severe case of skin cancer that requires immediate chemotherapy and subsequent medical treatments. Irias stated, "As far as Kupenda and Erick, I consider myself blessed to be part of Adventures for the Cure. It was through them that the avenue was opened and we all (my team and I) became aware of the need that Erick had and still has." Additional funds will go to support general needs of Kupenda to support children with disabilities."
I asked Rob if his students enjoyed the ride, Irias replied "My guys kept saying what a great time they had. They had feelings of accomplishment both physically and spiritually as they knew that what they had done is going to have an eternal impact. Let's just say that AFC is well know at AACS, and it's not just because of me."
Cynthia Bauer, founder of Kupenda for the Children is a Baltimore native now living in the Boston, Mass., area and is a long-time friend of Adventures for the Cure founders Adam Driscoll and Patrick Blair. Kupenda and Adventures for the Cure often combine their fundraising efforts to raise support for children with disabilities as documented in the award-winning film, Adventures for the Cure: The Doc. On December 3, the documentary film will be shown in a Bicycle Film Festival sponsored by Bicycle Stations, located at 204 14th St. N.W., Washington, DC.
About Annapolis Area Christian School
Annapolis Area Christian School (AACS), founded in 1971, is an independent, Christian day school that concentrates on preparing students for college and for life; that has grown into a robust community of learning that is setting the standard for Christian education in the Baltimore/Washington corridor; whose faculty engages students in a rigorous college preparatory program of learning that is enhanced with electives and extracurricular activities; that stresses basic academic skills and an appreciation of the arts; whose aim is to graduate servant leaders who will represent Jesus Christ faithfully in the world; and whose graduates have been accepted at and have graduated from many of the nation's leading colleges, universities, and military academies. Visit http://www.aacsonline.org/.
About Kupenda for the Children
Kupenda for the Children is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt Christian-based organization that exists to meet the needs of children, with disabilities. Ultimately the goal is that these children will feel that they are loved and accepted.
Kupenda for the Children meets this mission through advocacy and sponsorship of school fees, child assistance and medical intervention, construction of special needs facilities, and the coordination of volunteer assistance. Kupenda serves children with disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, deafness, deformed or missing limbs, spina bifida, the effects of polio, visual impairment, Downs' syndrome, autism, epilepsy, and other physical and mental disabilities. To learn more, visit http://www.kupenda.org/.
About Adventures for the Cure
Adventures For The Cure (AFC), a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization and USA Cycling club which exists to raise awareness for diabetes, to show those diagnosed with diabetes and their families how leading a healthy and active lifestyle can move you beyond your perceived limits, and to raise funds for diabetes research. The organization also raises awareness and funds for other causes that the board of directors has selected. For more details, visit http://adventuresforthecure.com/.
Roberto Irias (center, pictured above) speaks to parents, students and riders before leading them in prayer at the start of the AACS Bike-a-thon.
The bike-a-thon was organized by Rob Irias who coaches the AACS Junior Varsity soccer team. Irias teaches Spanish and the Bible at AACS. Irias said, "I had never organized a bike-a-thon before and decided to do it, in hopes of teaching my players what it means to serve." Irias who is also a member of the AFC cycling team member was asked how the idea got started. Irias replied, "I know that I love to bike and I'm sure the idea began on one of my early morning rides. I said to myself: "What if I have my guys get sponsors that will give them money for every mile they bike?" I mentioned this in passing in one of my soccer practices and I saw a spark in their eyes. The challenge of biking many miles with a group of friends proved appealing to my teenage guys."
The charitable donations have been forwarded to Kupenda for the Children to raise funds mostly for Eric Pembe (pictured before and after surgery), a young Kenyan man with Albinism who is suffering from a severe case of skin cancer that requires immediate chemotherapy and subsequent medical treatments. Irias stated, "As far as Kupenda and Erick, I consider myself blessed to be part of Adventures for the Cure. It was through them that the avenue was opened and we all (my team and I) became aware of the need that Erick had and still has." Additional funds will go to support general needs of Kupenda to support children with disabilities."I asked Rob if his students enjoyed the ride, Irias replied "My guys kept saying what a great time they had. They had feelings of accomplishment both physically and spiritually as they knew that what they had done is going to have an eternal impact. Let's just say that AFC is well know at AACS, and it's not just because of me."
Cynthia Bauer, founder of Kupenda for the Children is a Baltimore native now living in the Boston, Mass., area and is a long-time friend of Adventures for the Cure founders Adam Driscoll and Patrick Blair. Kupenda and Adventures for the Cure often combine their fundraising efforts to raise support for children with disabilities as documented in the award-winning film, Adventures for the Cure: The Doc. On December 3, the documentary film will be shown in a Bicycle Film Festival sponsored by Bicycle Stations, located at 204 14th St. N.W., Washington, DC.
About Annapolis Area Christian School
Annapolis Area Christian School (AACS), founded in 1971, is an independent, Christian day school that concentrates on preparing students for college and for life; that has grown into a robust community of learning that is setting the standard for Christian education in the Baltimore/Washington corridor; whose faculty engages students in a rigorous college preparatory program of learning that is enhanced with electives and extracurricular activities; that stresses basic academic skills and an appreciation of the arts; whose aim is to graduate servant leaders who will represent Jesus Christ faithfully in the world; and whose graduates have been accepted at and have graduated from many of the nation's leading colleges, universities, and military academies. Visit http://www.aacsonline.org/.
About Kupenda for the Children
Kupenda for the Children is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt Christian-based organization that exists to meet the needs of children, with disabilities. Ultimately the goal is that these children will feel that they are loved and accepted.
Kupenda for the Children meets this mission through advocacy and sponsorship of school fees, child assistance and medical intervention, construction of special needs facilities, and the coordination of volunteer assistance. Kupenda serves children with disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, deafness, deformed or missing limbs, spina bifida, the effects of polio, visual impairment, Downs' syndrome, autism, epilepsy, and other physical and mental disabilities. To learn more, visit http://www.kupenda.org/.
About Adventures for the Cure
Adventures For The Cure (AFC), a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization and USA Cycling club which exists to raise awareness for diabetes, to show those diagnosed with diabetes and their families how leading a healthy and active lifestyle can move you beyond your perceived limits, and to raise funds for diabetes research. The organization also raises awareness and funds for other causes that the board of directors has selected. For more details, visit http://adventuresforthecure.com/.
Friday, November 06, 2009
AFC Team Moves Up to Third in MABRA Cyclocross Series Standings
Halethorpe, Maryland | November 7, 2009 : Adventures for the Cure cyclocross team has moved into third place according to the latest release of the 2009 MABRAcross series point standings. AFC hopes for a strong showing at tomorrow's Tacchino Cyclocross, Race #5 of the MABRAcross Series sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Bicycle Racing Association (MABRA).
After four races in the MABRAcross series, the top three teams are:
1. C3-Athletes Serving Athletes (48 points)
2. Kelly Benefit Strategies/LSV (35 points)
3. Adventures For the Cure (29 points)
The AFC team is led by Adam Driscoll, who recently made the jump to UCI Elite / Category 1 cyclocross racing, and currently sits in 2nd place with 295 points. Driscoll is five points behind defending champion Weston Schempf (C3-Athletes Serving Athletes). Schempf is the 2008 Men's Elite MABRA Cyclocross Series champion.
Adventures for the Cure is well represented throughout the series. Here's a rundown of the placement of individual racers:
Men's Category 1/2/3 (Elite/Cat A) (47 riders, leader with 300 pts)
2. Adam Driscoll (295 pts)
22. Patrick Blair (82 pts)
Master's Category 1/2/3 35+ (45 riders, leader with 320 pts)
19. Jonathan Houghton (125 pts, -195 pts)
Men's Category 3/4 (Cat B) (53 riders, leader with 90 pts)
2. Patrick Blair (77 pts)
Master's Category 3/4 35+ (50 riders, leader with 114 pts)
2. Keith Rohr (111 pts)
29. Steve Klose (16 pts)
Master's Category 3/4 45+ (43 riders, leader with 105 pts)
6. Steve Klose (86 pts)
17. Dave Tambeaux (27 pts)
Men's Category 4 (Cat C) (12 riders, leader with 16 pts)
1. Jimmy Klose (16 pts)
5T. Daniel Atkins (5 pts)
Women's Category 4 (15 riders, leader with 12 pts)
3T. Lynda Artusio (5 pts)
7T. Kari Petyak (1 pt)
Juniors U18 (5 riders, leader with 117 pts)
2. Tommy Klose (105 pts)
Juniors U16 - Men (11 riders, leader with 97 pts)
11. Alec West (20 pts)
Juniors U16 - Women (2 riders, leader with 140 pts)
1. Avy Rohr (140 pts)
Next up ...
Sunday, November 8: Tacchino Cyclocross, Race #5 of the MABRAcross Series, held at Rosaryville State Park, Upper Marlboro, Md.
About Adventures For The Cure
Adventures For The Cure (AFC), a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization and USA Cycling club which exists to raise awareness for diabetes, to show those diagnosed with diabetes and their families how leading a healthy and active lifestyle can move you beyond your perceived limits, and to raise funds for diabetes research. The organization also raises awareness and funds for other causes that the board of directors has selected. For more details, visit http://adventuresforthecure.com.
After four races in the MABRAcross series, the top three teams are:
1. C3-Athletes Serving Athletes (48 points)
2. Kelly Benefit Strategies/LSV (35 points)
3. Adventures For the Cure (29 points)
The AFC team is led by Adam Driscoll, who recently made the jump to UCI Elite / Category 1 cyclocross racing, and currently sits in 2nd place with 295 points. Driscoll is five points behind defending champion Weston Schempf (C3-Athletes Serving Athletes). Schempf is the 2008 Men's Elite MABRA Cyclocross Series champion.
Adventures for the Cure is well represented throughout the series. Here's a rundown of the placement of individual racers:
Men's Category 1/2/3 (Elite/Cat A) (47 riders, leader with 300 pts)
2. Adam Driscoll (295 pts)
22. Patrick Blair (82 pts)
Master's Category 1/2/3 35+ (45 riders, leader with 320 pts)
19. Jonathan Houghton (125 pts, -195 pts)
Men's Category 3/4 (Cat B) (53 riders, leader with 90 pts)
2. Patrick Blair (77 pts)
Master's Category 3/4 35+ (50 riders, leader with 114 pts)
2. Keith Rohr (111 pts)
29. Steve Klose (16 pts)
Master's Category 3/4 45+ (43 riders, leader with 105 pts)
6. Steve Klose (86 pts)
17. Dave Tambeaux (27 pts)
Men's Category 4 (Cat C) (12 riders, leader with 16 pts)
1. Jimmy Klose (16 pts)
5T. Daniel Atkins (5 pts)
Women's Category 4 (15 riders, leader with 12 pts)
3T. Lynda Artusio (5 pts)
7T. Kari Petyak (1 pt)
Juniors U18 (5 riders, leader with 117 pts)
2. Tommy Klose (105 pts)
Juniors U16 - Men (11 riders, leader with 97 pts)
11. Alec West (20 pts)
Juniors U16 - Women (2 riders, leader with 140 pts)
1. Avy Rohr (140 pts)
Next up ...
Sunday, November 8: Tacchino Cyclocross, Race #5 of the MABRAcross Series, held at Rosaryville State Park, Upper Marlboro, Md.
About Adventures For The Cure
Adventures For The Cure (AFC), a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization and USA Cycling club which exists to raise awareness for diabetes, to show those diagnosed with diabetes and their families how leading a healthy and active lifestyle can move you beyond your perceived limits, and to raise funds for diabetes research. The organization also raises awareness and funds for other causes that the board of directors has selected. For more details, visit http://adventuresforthecure.com.
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