Category Archives: Tour de Cure

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Talking Type 1: Jennifer Becker

Posted on December 21, 2013 by
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Think type 1 diabetes is just for kids? Think again. Jennifer’s first sign was a rash that appeared after her trip to the Grand Canyon. Symptoms persisted for another 16 months before she was diagnosed, at age 38. Now, she aims to compete in one event every year to raise money to Stop Diabetes! Continue reading →

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Talking Type 1: Brittani Leopold

Posted on December 19, 2013 by
Brittani is a Red Rider in her local Tour de Cure!

Think type 1 diabetes is just for kids? Think again. Brittani was a 25-year-old newlywed and new home owner when she was diagnosed a few days before Thanksgiving 2009. Now she’s a Red Rider in her local Tour de Cure! Continue reading →

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Talking Type 1: Curtis Pitt

Posted on December 18, 2013 by
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Think type 1 diabetes is just for kids? Think again. Thirty-four-year-old Curtis experienced symptoms for at least six months, and his A1C reached a dangerous 14.9 percent. Now he’s a Tour de Cure Red Rider, raising awareness and funds to Stop Diabetes! Continue reading →

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Catching up with the “A Day in the Life of Diabetes” Mosaic

Posted on June 12, 2013 by
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Since Oct. 1, 2012, our supporters have helped us shine a new light on the issue of diabetes and those who live with it each and every day. Thousands of photos have been uploaded to our mosaic to illustrate what “A Day in the Life of Diabetes” means to people affected by the disease. Together, these images capture the extraordinary effort it takes to live an ordinary day with diabetes. Here are some of our favorite images that have been added in 2013! Continue reading →

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Mari Ruddy: Cycling to Stop Diabetes

Posted on April 30, 2013 by
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In 2006, Mari Ruddy rode in her local Tour de Cure and wondered, “Where are all the riders with diabetes?” That’s how the Red Riders program was born. Continue reading →

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Why I Ride to Stop Diabetes: Nick Cozzi

Posted on April 19, 2013 by
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This Red Rider caught our attention when he posted a YouTube video about his training for an upcoming Chicago-area Tour de Cure! Learn why Nick Cozzi rides to Stop Diabetes — for himself, and for others. Continue reading →

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Why I Ride to Stop Diabetes®: Tony Castillo

Posted on May 29, 2012 by
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We recently met Tony Castillo, a 40-year-old teacher from Odessa, Texas, who in mere months transformed himself from self-proclaimed couch potato to “athlete in training.” On July 28, he’ll ride for 32 miles in the Dallas/Fort Worth Tour de Cure®, with his son by his side. Continue reading →

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