diff --git a/_posts/2023-05-17-alc-2023-is-a-go.md b/_posts/2023-05-17-alc-2023-is-a-go.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..709e956 --- /dev/null +++ b/_posts/2023-05-17-alc-2023-is-a-go.md @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ +--- +layout: post +title: "AIDS/LifeCycle 2023 is a go!" +tags: +- cycling +- alc +- alc2023 +--- + +I am really excited to be officially **in** for [AIDS/LifeCycle +2023](https://giving.aidslifecycle.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=2304)! +This will by my third year supporting the life-saving services offered by San +Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center by riding from SF to +LA with AIDS/LifeCycle.. This past 12 months has been among the most stressful +and rewarding in my adult life, so I'm _doubly_ excited to have the support of +so many friends and fmaily. In the next month I'll continue fundraising to try +to meet my goal, and would appreciate your help too! + +**[Please donate +now!](https://giving.aidslifecycle.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=2304)** + +I originally started riding with a friend of mine impacted by HIV and have +since come to appreciate the importance of our fundraising to support: +counseling, HIV/STD screenings, linking youth experiencing homelessness and +people living with HIV to housing, and so much more. + +Riding with AIDS/LifeCycle has rekindled my love of cycling and since I began +training again in 2021, I _haven't stopped_. Riding with purpose has done +wonders for my mental and physical health. Like the thousands of people +our fundraising supports, I can also credit AIDS/LifeCycle for helping me live +a happier and fuller life. + +As in years past I will try to share as much of the ride as I can on my blog. +You can read about last year with [the alc2022 tag](/tag/alc2022.html). You can +also follow my training [on Strava](https://www.strava.com/athletes/91218993)! + +On behalf of all the people AIDS/LifeCycle helps I want to thank you all for +your continued support this year! +