Dear Friends and Colleagues,
On October 10th I will begin biking from San Francisco to San Diego over eight days in my second Chasing Daylight Tour in partnership with the Lance Armstrong Foundation, LIVESTRONG. This is the fifth annual tour, which honors the late Eugene O’Kelly, past Chairman of KPMG. Mr. O’Kelly was diagnosed with cancer in May, 2005, but lost his fight with the disease four months later. My goal is to raise $6,000 to help my KPMG team reach an ultimate goal of $200,000 to help in the fight against cancer. I am one of about 50 riders who cover their own expenses and have no profit motive in participating in this ride.
On October 10th I will begin biking from San Francisco to San Diego over eight days in my second Chasing Daylight Tour in partnership with the Lance Armstrong Foundation, LIVESTRONG. This is the fifth annual tour, which honors the late Eugene O’Kelly, past Chairman of KPMG. Mr. O’Kelly was diagnosed with cancer in May, 2005, but lost his fight with the disease four months later. My goal is to raise $6,000 to help my KPMG team reach an ultimate goal of $200,000 to help in the fight against cancer. I am one of about 50 riders who cover their own expenses and have no profit motive in participating in this ride.
Last year the Chasing Daylight Tour included 34 riders who rode from Montvale, New Jersey, to Virginia Beach, Virginia, and raised more than $140,000, which was given directly to the American Cancer Society. Consistent with last year, 100% of the money raised from donors will go directly to LIVESTRONG. I need your help to reach my individual fundraising goal of $6,000. Every contribution counts, whether it is the minimum amount of $5, or, if possible, a larger contribution. All donations to LIVESTRONG can be made by credit card or check.
According to Andy Miller, LIVESTRONG’s Executive Vice President of Mission, your donations will help fight cancer in the following ways:
$50: Purchases one tank of gas for Ride with Emilio, a program that provides free transportation for low-income pediatric oncology patients to and from the hospital.
$100: Provides 60 cancer survivors with educational and online resources and support for a year.
$500: Buys a month of the LIVESTRONG Cancer Clinical Trial Matching Service, which matches 45 cancer survivors to clinical trials that work to find safer, more effective treatments.
$50,000: Provides physical activity programs for a year for 2,400 low-income cancer survivors at 49 YMCA locations participating in LIVESTRONG.
Day | Date | Oct | Start | Finish | Climbing |
1 | Sunday | 10 | San Francisco | Pescadero (100 miles*) | 9,055 ft.* |
2 | Monday | 11 | Pescadero | Carmel (88 Miles) | 2,985 ft. |
3 | Tuesday | 12 | Carmel | San Simeon (92 miles) | 8,661 ft. |
4 | Wednesday | 13 | San Simeon | Santa Maria (83 miles) | 2,198 ft. |
5 | Thursday | 14 | Santa Maria | Santa Barbara (77 miles) | 4,429 ft. |
6 | Friday | 15 | Santa Barbara | Santa Monica (87 miles) | 2,395 ft. |
7 | Saturday | 16 | Santa Monica | Carlsbad (109 miles) | 2,034 ft. |
8 | Sunday | 17 | Carlsbad | San Diego (40 miles) | 1,082 ft. |
*including special century race course through San Mateo mountains.
Please join us in supporting the Lance Armstrong Foundation, LIVESTRONG, in its efforts to improve the quality of life for people affected by cancer. Your donation, no matter how big or small, helps address the unmet needs of cancer survivors. Please go to the web address below to make your donation online.
I’m very excited about this journey and sincerely thank you for any contribution and encouragement you are able to give!
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Thank you for your support,
Ryan Spurlock
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