More than 500 cyclists are expected to take Maryland’s Eastern Shore by storm on May 19 as the Chesapeake Bay Tour De Cure sets off to raise $200,000 for diabetes research.
Diabetes is a national epidemic and one that affects Maryland and the Eastern Shore communities even greater proportions.
The event marks the first time that a Tour de Cure, a national event organized by the American Diabetes Association, will take place on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Event highlights:
•Cycle through some of the most beautiful roads in Talbot County. Riders have a choice of 10,15,25,55 and 100 mile routes that are fully supported with rest stops and safety and gear vehicles. Whether you are an experienced cyclist or a recreational rider, there is a route for you.
•Live band performance by Chester River Runoff will take place the day of the event, May 19 to welcome returning riders.
•Attendees will enjoy breakfast, warm-up activities, lunch, post-ride beer, massages, team photos, lots of family activities and fun for all.
•Learn how to eat well and live well in the Stop Diabetes Pavilion presented by Shore Health System featuring interactive learning and give-aways from all of our sponsors to inspire everyone to live healthy.
•Experience the new high tech and high touch personal approach to wellness from Hearthstone Health and Fitness where highly trained professionals use a comprehensive approach to achieving optimal health.
•The course will begin at the Talbot County Community Center. Minimum fund raising for anyone who participates is $200. All riders who generate $1,000 or more will be invited to a VIP party on Friday, May 18 at Cottingham Farm featuring chef’s tables from Scossa, Brasserie Brightwell and Out of Fire and a performance by Kentavius Jones, a local indie/rock/soul musician.
Seven-year-old Allison Holdgreve, newly diagnosed with Type-One Diabetes and the Youth Ambassador for the Chesapeake Bay Tour de Cure will be participating and will also be available for media interviews. Read more about Allison and her family here http://mod-maryland.blogspot.com/
“I am a living example of how changes to lifestyle and diet can have an impact on your health, even diabetes,” said Dave Tuthill, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hearthstone Health and Fitness which is set to open Easton, and is a presenting sponsor of Tour de Cure. “In addition to supporting research to find a cure for diabetes, Tour de Cure will raise awareness about how to manage the condition and lead a normal life.”
For more information about participating and sponsoring the event, contact Julie Frieman at jfrieman@diabetes.org or 410-265-0075 x4677 and visit http://www.diabetes.org/chesapeaketourdecure
The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight to stop diabetes and its deadly consequences and fighting for those affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. Founded in 1940, our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. For more information please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visit www.diabetes.org.