The CAR8
Challenge |
| Updates from Lorri
Lee Lown -- Rider #2441 |
| California AIDS Ride 8 |
| ��Volume 1, Issue 4 |
May 1st, 2001�� |
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Just when I think I've seen all the generosity there is, someone surprises me with another
donation, a larger donation, or a new donation. Thank you all for being incredible, caring,
supportive friends. The success of the AIDS Ride is dependent not only on all the riders
and crew who volunteer their time, but also on the generosity and support of the hundreds of
thousands of donors who open their hearts and their wallets each year. I want to thank you from the
bottom of my heart! |
| Training News |
Ride, ride, ride, ride, ride. This was a big month for miles, mostly due to my cycling
vacation in New Zealand. In two weeks I logged almost 500 miles.
New Zealand is an absolutely beautiful country. During my tour, I rode on beaches, on the
rim of a volcano, in the rain forest, through the mountains, and at the foot of several glaciers.
And I climbed hills (mountains) that are higher than any I could ever imagine climbing. Many
thanks to my Kiwi guide, Paul Lagan, who climbed many hills with me, including the three
monsters between Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, and taught me lots of great climbing tips.
There's no better way to really see all a country has to offer than on the saddle of a bicycle! |
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Hardcore cycling has begun in earnest (there goes my social life), with centuries scheduled
every weekend since I returned. The toughest (and my personal slowest century) was the
Primavera
Century, sponsored by the Fremont Freewheelers. 4,800 feet of climbing (all hills)
and it seemed like we had a headwind every direction we rode. But I had the pleasure of
riding with one of my sponsors and Schwab colleagues, Rodney Paul and his wife, Sarah, on
their monster tandem. |
| Fundraising News |
Since I wasn't here during much of April,
most of the pledges I received were surprises to me. I love surprises! To date, I've raised
$13,805 to benefit the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. But, unless I get some really big
surprises, it doesn't look like I'll hit my fundraising goal of $25,000, although I think it's
safe to say that I'll raise at least $15,000.
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My Schwab teammates Caitlin Darke, Imelda McGovern and I held
a fundraising party on April 26th at the Triangle Lounge in San Francisco. Lots of fun
(even though I was sick as a dog), and I collected more than $400 in pledges that night.
The highlight of the night was the bike raffle. |
Thanks to Caitlin selling tickets to everyone who walked in the
door, we raised more than $600. The winner was the bartender, and I have to say he looked
absolutely adorable riding the pretty pink bike around the dance floor.
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| Team Schwab |
Well, today was a bittersweet day for all of
us at Schwab. Although we knew the company would be reducing workforce due to slow market
volumes, it's never easy to prepare for this. I was one of 2,300 employees laid off
today, along with at least 6 other members of our team. So, now I have absolutely no excuse
not to be in prime condition for the AIDS Ride, since I can workout and ride everyday!
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I still plan to ride with
Team Schwab, and will do everything I can to support the team in the coming month. My thanks
go out to all my wonderful Team Schwab friends who called and emailed, telling me just what
an impact I'd made as captain this past year or so. I love you all! |
| It's funny, because lots of folks
have asked if I'll still wear the team uniform. I'll wear it proudly. I love Schwab and the
opportunities I've had there during the past two years, and I'm extremely proud to be part of
a team that's made such a huge impact on the AIDS Ride. Last year, we raised almost half a
million dollars for the California AIDS Ride, and this year we should raise at least that
much. I'm very proud to be part of that effort! |
| The Road Ahead |
As I wrote this, I wondered how I'd ever
get on the bike again. I got a nasty cold last week, and in addition to the fever, dizziness,
and cough, I had this incredible pain in my lower back. I think it's from coughing, and
since my abs were sore from working out earlier in the week, the opposing muscle group in my
lower back took the brunt of it. Ouch! This weekend I couldn't even bend over, never mind put
my body on my bike.
Hopefully, I'll feel better by next weekend, because I've got two awesome rides planned, the
Wine Country Century
in Santa Rosa, and the Napa Tour de Cure. This will be my first weekend of
back-to-back centuries -- 100 miles each day! I'm not feeling particularly ready for it right
now, but I can't wait all the same. The rest of May will be filled with other centuries and
organized rides, and maybe even a little play time for Memorial Day weekend. |
| And most importantly
........thank you again to everyone who's supporting me for the AIDS
Ride this year. And a special thanks those of you who sponsored me last year too (denoted with
an *). You should each be proud knowing that your donation is making a significant difference
in providing vital services to those living with HIV and AIDS.
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| Aida Araya, Schwab |
Ann Arhontes*, Schwab |
Bruce Bailey, Schwab |
| Aimee Barreto, Baltimore, MD |
Caedmon Bear, Schwab |
Lita Benton, Schwab |
| Lynda Bessette, Chicago, IL |
Frank Bold*, Schwab |
Nick Brogolias, Schwab |
| Bob & Peg Brussel, Syracuse, NY |
Carlos Cabezas, Schwab |
Stacy Chretien, Schwab |
| Laurette Cisneros*, Schwab |
Jim & Geri Clark*, Syracuse, NY |
Katharine Clark, NYC |
| Ginny Cohen, Schwab |
Marianne Cook, Schwab |
Rob Cotterman, Schwab |
| Emilie de la Motte, Schwab |
Heidi Francis, Schwab |
Timothy Frazer & Joshua Rymer, Schwab |
| Ednil Galera, Schwab |
Bob Gelott, Schwab |
Marcie Goldstein, Syracuse, NY |
| Denise Green, Schwab |
Larry Haveson*, Santa Clara, CA |
Astrid Javier, Schwab |
| Jonathan Johnson, San Mateo, CA |
Rashonda Johnson, Schwab |
Ellie Kalenda*, Schwab |
| Pearl Kato, Schwab |
Lou Kempton, Syracuse, NY |
Tootsie Lansang, Schwab |
| Matthew Lea, San Francisco, CA |
Joyce LeBombard, Schwab |
Mario Leon*, Schwab |
| Fredrick Mackay, Schwab |
Sherri Mackay, Schwab |
Jeff Mazik, Schwab |
| Cindy McLaughlin, Schwab |
Sheryl Mitchell*, San Mateo, CA |
Rachel Morton, Schwab |
| Robert Moss*, Syracuse, NY |
Ken Mullen, Schwab |
Ana Nabong*, Schwab |
| Isis Nyong'o, Schwab |
Sal Ortiz, Schwab |
Dolores O'Rourke, San Mateo, CA |
| Laura Pan*, Schwab |
Kay Pappas, Schwab |
Rodney Paul*, Schwab |
| Martha Perry, Schwab |
Yana Posovsky*, Schwab |
Norma Quispe, Schwab |
| Elinore Robey, Schwab |
Lillian Rosales, Schwab |
Rick Rosenberg, Schwab |
| Bernie & Audrey Ruelas, Hayward, CA |
Susan Ruelas, San Jose, CA |
Lynn Running, Schwab |
| Beth Sawi, Schwab |
Andrea Sayers, San Francisco, CA |
Jennifer Shiao, Boston, MA |
| Allie Shipps, San Francisco, CA |
Vickie Stallings, Schwab |
Adam Staperfene, Schwab |
| Suzanne Statler, Schwab |
Paco Summers, San Francisco, CA |
Dick Szymanski, Syracuse, NY |
| Karen Szymanski, Washington, DC |
Elisa Takao, Schwab |
Minga Torres, Schwab |
| Pam Tweedy, Schwab |
Alexandra Urbanowski, San Jose, CA |
Eileen Utter, Schwab |
| Ann Vandehey, Schwab |
Lynda Wheat, Syracuse, NY |
Tamika Workmon, Schwab |
| Jenni Yoshida, Schwab |
Robbin Zarbo, Schwab |
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The Charles Schwab Corporate Foundation |
The Liberty Mutual Employee Fund |
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April Updates: |
| Total
miles this year (2001):���1,473.83 |
| Total
miles I rode in April:���614.81 |
| Total number of training
rides this month:���14 |
| Average mileage per
ride:���43.9 |
| Longest training
ride to date:���101.33 miles |
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| Total Donations
received to date:���$13,805 |
| Total Donations
received in April:���$2,305 |
| Total Schwab
Donations:���$4,075 |
| Total Schwab Matching
Gifts:���$8,150 |
| Total non-Schwab
Donations:���$1,580 |
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Again, I can't thank you all enough for your awesome support for me and the
California AIDS Ride. Please, share this site with anyone you know who might be interested in
joining the challenge. Just think, if each of you had one friend willing to match your donation,
I'd reach my goal of $25,000! |
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