$20,000 and 20,000 miles! These were our goals this year and we beat them both!
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| 63 Mile Team Redders |
Congratulations to all Team Red members! You made us the #1 Friends & Family Team in the Philadelphia Tour de Cure, blowing away our goal of $20,000 and
raising over $28,000! And as a team,
we rode over 20,000 miles in 7 weeks in the Iron Andy Challenge to sponsor a child for diabetes camp!
Awesome job, everyone! And this is just our 2nd year! We're looking for bigger things next year and beyond.
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| 35 Mile Team Redders |
Special
congratulations go out to Kase's Corner (the #2 Friends & Family team) - they raised roughly $18,000! And to all the other
Friends & Family fundraisers for doing such a great job on their
efforts. As Team Red, we have an unfair advantage because we
are the "house team" and we pull a lot of solo riders into Team Red to provide a better experience for them at the Tour de Cure. These other teams have done a phenomenal grass roots job rallying their
friends and families to help our vital cause!
Our Mission
Team Red's primary mission is to improve the overall Tour de Cure experience for riders without a team, folks that would have ridden as solo riders. Secondary objectives are to foster development of new teams, increase rider recruitment to the Tour de Cure, and to increase fundraising activity amongst riders.
Beyond Our Mission
Something magical has begun to happen with Team Red in Philly this year. As part of achieving our mission, we recognized tat unlike other teams, there is no common bond between Team Red members other than we are supporting the fight against diabetes. Many of us are virtual strangers. So, we decided that we needed year-round activities so our members could get to know each other, and build bonds. That is why we hold training rides year-round, as well as other fun events like bowling night and the team barbecue.
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| April Fool's Day Art Museum Ride |
Of course, there are more rides in the warmer months, and many of us get together for our Featured Monthly Rides where we all ride an organized ride other than the Tour de Cure. We choose rides that don't require fundraising, and nominal registration proceeds benefit a worthy cause. But we have a core group of
"Polar Bears" that ride all through winter in sub-freezing temperatures, and ice and snow! We've even formed a
Century Club where some of our members vote on a century ride to do together and ride 100 miles that day - this year it is the
Lake Nockamixon Century on August 25th. Heck, we even have some races we're doing - a few time trials for those that want to go fast.
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| Charlie's Ambler Ride - May 19th |
But
Team Red is for everyone, and we really mean it. We have rides for folks of all levels, and we welcome everyone and make rides comfortable for everyone. Sometimes we have to split the group so the faster riders have their own brand of fun, but newer riders shouldn't be afraid - we really make everyone feel at home. Although it's best to pick rides that best suit your abilities. We also partner with area cycling clubs to let us join their rides - they have much more selection, and they mark their rides very clearly as to distance, speed, and terrain.
Ah, but back to where the magic happens. We have a lot of folks with diabetes coming out with regularity on our rides. For some, this is new - not something they were doing before. It's healthy and vital exercise to fight their diabetes. And oftentimes, we discuss techniques to manage our diabetes, in general, and while exercising. Team Red has really become a great social support and community to help people fight their diabetes.
We really are helping people! Isn't that what it's all about?
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| Bill Edwards' Frenchtown Ride - May 20th |
We have even begun working with doctors who recommend exercise to their diabetes patients to refer them to Team Red as a social support and exercise community that may help them fight their diabetes. We have a program to reach out to vets with diabetes to ride with us, and hopefully we'll be creating Team Vet in a couple years as this community grows within Team Red.
Come out and join us on rides, or for fun events. It's all on our
meetup site - you can see all the upcoming rides and choose the ones you want to join. Just go here to see it all:
Team Red Rides & Events
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| Larry Lukin - 2012 Team Red Top Fundraiser! |
Team Red Members & Fundraising
We BLEW AWAY our fundraising goal of $20,000 for this year! Great work to all the riders - stellar job!
Team Red - Total Raised: $28,123.01
# of Team Red Members: 86
# of Team Red Members Who Rode: 56
# of Team Red Members Who Did Not Ride (DNR): 30
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| 1 |
Larry Lukin |
$4,392.00 |
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| 2 |
Kevin Horio |
$2,330.00
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| 3 |
John Spillane |
$1,535.00
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| 4 |
Andrew Lyman |
$1,230.00
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| 5 |
Lou Montella |
$1,090.01
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| 6 |
Joel Brazy |
$1,070.00
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7
8 |
Drew Hensel
Elizabeth Leddy |
$1,050.00
$840.00 |
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| 9 |
David Winter |
$820.00 |
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| 10 |
Joe Perretti |
$780.00 |
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| 11 |
Conrad Guardiola |
$775.00 |
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| 12 |
Karl Beers |
$755.00 |
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| 13 |
Laura Axel |
$640.00 |
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| 14 |
Heidi Duckworth |
$565.00 |
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| 15 |
Victor Patalano |
$513.00 |
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| 16 |
Charles Johnston |
$500.00 |
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| 17 |
Susan Lyman |
$425.00 |
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| 18 |
George Alkire |
$395.00 |
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19
20 |
Bill Edwards
Cliff Edgcumbe |
$390.00
$355.00 |
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21
22
23 |
Robert Carter
Christine Ross
Julia Tarquinio |
$350.00
$350.00
$330.00 |
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24
25
26 |
Luis Rosa
Jose Ditan
Andrew Poole |
$325.00
$315.00
$315.00 |
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| 27 |
Michelene
Corcoran |
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| 28 |
Dan Jefferys |
$300.00 |
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| 29 |
Atsuko Murakami |
$300.00 |
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| 30 |
Anthony
Tamburello |
$300.00 |
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| 31 |
Elise Goodyear |
$275.00 |
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| 32 |
Sheldon Linn |
$265.00 |
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| 33 |
Jeffrey Rambo |
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| 34 |
Lisa di Ciccio Caramandi |
$250.00 |
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| 35 |
Sean Cobb |
$250.00 |
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| 36 |
Brian Fisher |
$250.00 |
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| 37 |
Vineeth Varghese |
$250.00 |
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38
39 |
Matt Axel
Joseph Niszczak |
$225.00
$225.00 |
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40
41 |
Ed Lipartito
Michelle Antonio |
$205.00
$200.00 |
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| 42 |
Amanda Blessing |
$200.00 |
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43
44 |
John Daw
Glenn Harper |
$200.00
$200.00 |
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| 45 |
JoAnne
Hollenbach |
$200.00 |
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| 46 |
Stefanie Johnson |
$200.00 |
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| 47 |
David Kates |
$200.00 |
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| 48 |
Roberta Kates |
$200.00 |
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| 49 |
Ed Kosmowski |
$200.00 |
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50
51
52 |
Shanna Lesico
Jonathan Lukin
Gerald May |
$200.00
$200.00
$200.00 |
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| 53 |
Barry Parsons |
$200.00 |
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| 54 |
Enid Porrata Doria |
$200.00 |
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56 |
Lee Swartz
David Williams |
$200.00
$200.00 |
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The following riders could not ride, or are under 15 yeas old and did not have a fundraising minimum. |
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| 57 |
Jill Talarico |
$176.00 |
DNR |
| 58 |
Suzanne Flynn |
$151.00 |
DNR |
| 59 |
Jason Harlow |
$125.00 |
DNR |
| 60 |
Jim Gilbert |
$50.00 |
DNR |
| 61 |
Jennifer
Janofsky |
$50.00 |
DNR |
| 62 |
James Ross |
$50.00 |
Under 15 |
| 63 |
Nick Ruppert |
$50.00 |
DNR |
| 64 |
Ann Marie White |
$50.00 |
DNR |
| 65 |
David Henderson |
$25.00 |
DNR |
| 66 |
Adam Levin |
$25.00 |
DNR |
| 67 |
Christi Rotelle |
$20.00 |
DNR |
| 68 |
Ronald
denBroeder |
$15.00 |
DNR |
| 69 |
Mark Babson |
$0.00 |
DNR |
| 70 |
Paul Burton |
$0.00 |
DNR |
| 71 |
Maureen Daw |
$0.00 |
DNR |
| 72 |
James Dewan |
$0.00 |
DNR |
| 73 |
Marcus Grimm |
$0.00 |
DNR |
| 74 |
John Heaggans |
$0.00 |
DNR |
| 75 |
Cathy Hearn |
$0.00 |
DNR |
| 76 |
Greg Hearn |
$0.00 |
DNR |
| 77 |
Lois Kastiyel |
$0.00 |
DNR |
| 78 |
Christopher
Merrick |
$0.00 |
DNR |
| 79 |
Karson Merrick |
$0.00 |
DNR |
| 80 |
Warren Merrick |
$0.00 |
DNR |
| 81 |
Frank Morrone |
$0.00 |
DNR |
| 82 |
Liam Poole |
$0.00 |
Under 15 |
| 83 |
James Ruppert |
$0.00 |
DNR |
| 84 |
Jay Stubblebine |
$0.00 |
DNR |
| 85 |
Zachery Torre |
$0.00 |
DNR |
| 86 |
Michael Tosh |
$0.00 |
DNR |
* DNR - Did Not Ride |
Iron Andy 7-Week Cycling Challenge
The
Iron Andy Foundation provided a
challenge to Team Red Philly. If the team rode over 20,000 miles in the 7 weeks leading up to the Philadelphia Tour de Cure, Iron Andy would sponsor a child for diabetes camp. Furthermore, individual riders could compete on Hubbub in the Iron Andy Personal Challenge where riders planning to ride 63, 35, or 12 miles in the Tour de Cure would compete against each other to win $300, $150, and $50, respectively - the rider with the most miles logged in the 7 weeks challenge would win the prize money toward their Tour de Cure fundraising.
The
Iron Andy Foundation believes that everyone should have an
opportunity to live a healthy and active life. It is the Foundation’s
mission to help children, young adults and families dealing with
diabetes have a proactive approach and attitude towards managing and
fighting this chronic disease.
The
Iron Andy Foundation promotes
enriching lives through a combination of physical activity, fundraising,
education and public awareness and service. The Foundation’s flagship
program, the Iron Andy Challenge, provides scholarships to diabetes
camps and leadership conferences to children and young adults with
diabetes who demonstrate a commitment to these core principles.
Team Red - Total Team Miles Ridden: 20,078 miles
Miles from 18 Members in Hubbub Personal Challenge: 6,906 miles
Miles from All Other Members / Not Reported on Hubbub: 13,172 miles
Personal Hubbub Challenge Stats
63 Milers |
| Rank |
Hubbub Name |
Rider |
Miles
Ridden |
| 1 |
GoodCityKid3 |
Atsuko Murakami |
1,152 |
| 2 |
KloppinKlyde |
Kevin Horio |
1,057 |
| 3 |
Joe67 |
Joe Niszczak |
959 |
| 4 |
Cricket |
Cricket |
583 |
| 5 |
PaulB |
Paul Burton |
560 |
| 6 |
Cityslick5 |
Ed Kosmowski |
361 |
| 7 |
liacar |
Lisa DiCiccio
Caramandi |
352 |
| 8 |
IMBillE |
Bill Edwards |
271 |
| 9 |
Vin |
Vineeth Varghese |
110 |
| 10 |
lizzardking |
Lee Swartz |
86 |
| 11 |
bigsky_g |
George Alkire |
44 |
| 12 |
dbwilliams66 |
David Williams |
34 |
| 13 |
JMG |
Jim Gilbert |
6 |
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| 35 Milers |
| Rank |
Hubbub Name |
Rider |
Miles
Ridden |
| 1 |
Petz |
Christine Ross |
496 |
| 2 |
Leticia |
Leticia Amadio
Arrington |
442 |
| 3 |
lalukin |
Larry Lukin |
274 |
| 4 |
DEredrider |
Charlie Johnston |
49 |
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| 12 Milers |
| Rank |
Hubbub Name |
Rider |
Miles
Ridden |
| 1 |
Jasonh |
Jason Harlow |
71 |
Team Red Stars
Team Red can't happen without people making it all happen and funding the operations. I'd like to thank all of our Team Red Stars who put there time and money behind Team Red to make it what it was for 2012.
These were the Team Red rock stars for 2012! (In no particular order)
- Charlie Johnston
DE Tour Chairman, DE Team Red Co-Captain
Ride Organizer (Saturday's New Rider Training Ride)
Consistent Team Red Rider & Polar Bear
Ambler Donut Pusher
- Leticia Amadio Arrington
Ride Organizer (Tuesday Betzwood Training Ride)
Lockheed Captain (our outrageously successful 1st spinoff team!)
Consistent Team Red Rider & Polar Bear
- Larry Lukin
Top Fundraiser!
Backup Ride Leader
Consistent Team Red Rider & Polar Bear
- Bob Carter
Ride Calendar
Chester County Hospital Event Partnerships
Consistent Team Red Rider & Polar Bear
- Lisa Di Ciccio Caramandi
Recruiting Star
Consistent Team Red Rider
- Frank Morrone
Vet Outreach
Working on Team Vet spinoff
Financial Support
- Andy Poole
Team Red Fundraisers
Team Red BBQ
- Bill Edwards
Team Red Photographer
Ride Organizer (Frenchtown Ride)
- Petz
Team Red Accountant
Backup Ride Leader
Consistent Team Red Rider & Polar Bear
- Joya Kabel
Team Red Hostess
Financial Support
Bike Widow
- Kevin Horio
Team Red Captain
Financial Support
Sunday Rides, Mock Tour Rides, Winter Rides
Consistent Team Red Rider & Polar Bear
Webmaster & Spammer
Ambler Donut Hound
Polar Bearz
Our Polar Bearz are the epitome of dedication, braving sub-freezing temperatures, ice and snow, to ride year-round! But not rain. Wet and hot is OK. Cold is OK. But wet and cold - nooooo way! OK, we're finicky polar bears. ; ) But hey, I do remember riding in 4 inches of snow w/ studded snow tires - so that's gotta be worth something, right?
Here are our Polar Bearz for 2012:
- Bob Carter
- Christine "Petz" Ross
- Larry Lukin
- Leticia Amadio Arrington
- Charlie Johnston
- Kevin Horio
Prize Winners
Winners of our prize drawings at the 2012 Tour de Cure:
- Larry Lukin
Hair Styling Services from Master Colorist/Stylist Bruce duBois at Jay Michael Salon & Spa
- John Spillane
One-Hour Relaxation Massage from Augustine Lodis at Jay Michael Salon & Spa
- Joe Niszczak
Family Pack of 4 Tickets on the Scenic Steam-Driven New Hope Railroad
- Liam Poole
Bike Tune-Up at Wheel Wright Bike Shop in Abington
- Bill Edwards
Four-Pack of Passes to the County Theater in Doylestown
- Andrew Lyman
Susan Lyman
Conrad Guardiola
Road ID Certificates
Consistent Riders
Here are some of the more consistent riders that joined our Team Red training rides for 2011/2012:
- Larry Lukin
- Leticia Amadio Arrington
- Charlie Johnston
- Christine "Petz" Ross
- Erin "Cricket" Reichenberger
- Bob Carter
- Lisa DiCiccio Caramandi
- Ed Kosmowski
- Joe Niszczak
- Atsuko Murakami
- Paul Burton
- Sanjay Shah
- Bill Edwards
- Lee Swartz
- Kevin Horio
New Teams
I'm proud to announce our first spin-off team of Team Red Philly - Lockheed Martin!
Skillfully captained by our very own
Leticia Amadio Arrington, Lockheed Martin was wildly successful on 2012 to place
2nd in the Corporate Team division, raising over $8,000!
Perhaps next year Leticia will give the perennial champions, Johnson & Johnson, a run for their money.
Joining Leticia is charter Team Red member,
Sanjay Shah - who also works at Lockheed. Both Leticia and Sanjay remain honorary Team Red members for life
(you can't never leave! or avoid the long arms of my spam!) and we maintain a kinship with our Lockheed Martin friends.
More Pictures
For more pictures:
Funding & Sponsorship
Many people think the ADA provides funds for Team Red, but that is not the case. The ADA provides marketing support by putting the word out about Team Red, and some logistical support on the day of the Tour de Cure, but beyond that, it's all from our Team Red Stars. Although we watch our finances as best as possible, it's still a bit much to be provided by a handful of members. We're looking for financial support from members and sponsors. If you can provide time, money, or in-roads to potential sponsors, please contact Kevin Horio at kevinhorio@yahoo.com. This can really help Team Red improve the experience for our members and help grow the Tour de Cure!
See you all at next year's Tour de Cure! And come out and get to know everyone, join our
Team Red training rides!
