Dear Friends:

There are so many wonderful charities to choose from. I have chosen The Joy Ride because 100% of every dollar I raise will be shared with AIDS Service Organizations around Florida. Very few organizations can boast that they have this guarantee, in-fact it is unheard of in an event like this.

On Friday November 22nd, and Saturday November 23rd I will join the 1st annual Joy Ride with hundreds of other individuals who will ride their bicycles or crew from Miami to Key West 165-miles. Our journey will be one filled with hope, with memories, with pride, and with the dream of a future free of AIDS.

This will be my 2nd year volunteering on the Motorcycle Safety Crew for this ride (the first time being the final SMART Ride)!  Our motorcyclists patrol the route, direct the bicyclists, and keep them safe along the ride to Key West.

I have set an ambitious goal to help raise money this year because I believe what we do makes a difference. Did you know that those being infected at the highest rate are ages 13-23, not a typo! Education, prevention, and care can make this disease a memory instead of a present-day reality. 

I hope you will consider joining me on this journey and make a generous donation.

Margaret Mead once said, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world, indeed; it is the only thing that ever has." 

You are part of the change, thank you.