Charity Donations for Xianti's Friend
Are you feeling generous? I hope so. Here's a message from a good friend of mine, Al aka Fred Starr.
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HI Everyone,
I'm writing to you all to ask you for your support. I've recently decided to take part in the 2008 AIDS LifeCycle ride. It's a 7 day bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles totaling 545 miles and it benefits the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center and the Jeffrey Goodman Special Care Clinic which provides free and low-cost care services to those who otherwise could not afford treatment. Over the last year I've been really thinking about changing careers, although I've enjoyed my time as a graphic designer over the last 7 plus years, I feel as though I'm being called in a different direction. I'm definitely looking to do something positive, something that can make a difference. I've been thinking about jumping into the non-profit arena, I think there are different things that I may be able to do in this field where I can utilize my talents. Now obviously changing careers doesn't just happen over night, so I thought maybe I can start off small perhaps by volunteering for an organization. Then I found out about this ride through my girlfriend. Theresa and her sister Annie signed up for it a few weeks back and really sparked my interest. My first reaction was "wow, that's a lot of miles!" "can I actually do this?" I've participated in rides in the past but never anything like this. As some of you know I had knee surgery in the summer of 2006 to repair a torn tendon, as you can imagine this was also in the forefront of my mind. Then it just kind of hit me, "this is what you've been looking for, something positive, something that will do some good for people that have much tougher obstacles that they have to deal with on a daily basis." Is it going to be challenging? Absolutely! I feel that this is the beginning of the change I've been looking for. I'm very fortunate, I have a wonderful family, a HUGE extended family in all of my great friends, and I'm healthy.
In order to participate in this ride I must raise at least $2500. If you would be willing to contribute to that goal, your support would be greatly appreciated. I have my own rider page at www.aidslifecycle.org/5801 where I will be writing blogs and posting pictures so that I can share my experience with you. You can also make a donation on my page with a credit card if you choose to. You can also complete the attached PDF and include a check (payable to AIDS/LifeCycle and including my name and number, 5801) or credit card information and send it to the address or fax number on the form. Of course these donations are tax deductible.
Please feel free to check out the website at www.aidslifecycle.org for more information.
Thank you all very much for your consideration. Here's to making a change, one mile at a time!
Al
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Thank You Xianti and FTR!!
Thanks to Xianti and those in the FTR Community for helping out with this great cause. It's a wonderful commodity when we can take a moment and help others however we can. The G&L Center and the Goodman clinic offer great service to the community and it is with honor, courage, and determination that I do my part by taking part in this 7 day bike ride to help out. I want to thank you all for offering such generous donations.
Here's to making a difference!
fred satrr :D
