I’m excited to participate, for a fourth year, in the Friends for Life Bike Rally to raise awareness and money to support people living with HIV/AIDS.
The months of training, spending 6 days with a group of likeminded people, cycling in all weather conditions, sleeping in a tent, persevering through falls, are like no other experiences I have had in life. When deciding to participate again this year, the decision was easy.
Through all these experiences, I gained a deeper understanding of the supports and services the HIV agencies provide and how beneficial the money that I raise is to the work they provide. The money raised supports HIV agencies to redouble their efforts to fight stigma and provide well-needed services to help people living with HIV/AIDS. People living with HIV/AIDS have been disproportionately affected by the social isolation, loss of income and food security. People living with HIV/AIDS continue to experience stigma and barriers to services. The money raised helps in providing food, wellness care, peer support or a place that is welcoming and safe.
I hope you’ll join me at the Friends for Life Bike Rally and help support our fundraising efforts with a donation. My goal is to raise $3,000. You can help support by making a secure online donation using your credit card. A tax receipt is available for all donations.
This cause is close to my heart, and I hope you can join me in supporting it!