Are you an Aspiring Tour de Cure Champion? Would you like to raise $1000 or more to support diabetes research, advocacy, and education efforts this year?
If this is you, please plan to join us on Thursday, March 9, for our Aspiring Champions reception! All Champion riders from 2022 and 2023 + all riders who set their 2023 fundraising goal to $1,000 are invited to join us, to get fundraising tips, hear best practices from their peers, gather diabetes information and resources, learn about Champion perks, make new friends, and inspire a little friendly competition . . . all for a great cause!
We’d love to have you in the Champions Club and look forward to seeing you at YNOT Italian (3276 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456) on March 9, 6:00 PM! Click HERE for invite. Please RSVP by Tuesday, March 7th to help with the head count – email Marianne Collins at mcollins@diabetes.org.
Check out the 2023 Incentive Promotion for Personalized Bib and Team Tent. Click HERE for more information and upcoming deadlines.
In Training T-Shirt Ride
Get your 2023 Tour de Cure In Training shirt by raising $150 online and join us for the In Training T-Shirt rides in February, March and April. Click HERE for more information on the upcoming In Training T-Shirt rides.
The Tour de Cure Event Day is Like No Other!
Tour de Cure is our premier cycling event for all ages and abilities. Choose the course that best suits you, your family, friends, and coworkers. You will see beach cruisers, to road bikes, and all styles in between. Whether you are an occasional rider or an experienced cyclist, the Tour de Cure has a little something for everyone.
The Tour de Cure: Mid-Atlantic event starts in the quaint and charming town of Smithfield, then travels through the peaceful countryside of Isle of Wight and Surry Counties. All the routes will be well-marked and fully supported with bike mechanics, volunteer route marshals, rest stops with food and water, cheering volunteers, and more! When you return to the start/finish line, you will enjoy a delicious post-ride meal, adult beverage, massage, and finisher medal and delight in the music, fun zone, cheers, and camaraderie around you.
Champion Riders, be sure to head over to the golden Champions Tent for your special thank-you gift.
Red Riders, be sure to stop by the Living Red Tent for your Red Rider jersey.
Choose your distance and know that every mile helps make a difference. Whether you choose to ride in person or virtually, all the roads we take will lead to the same destination - to fundraise for a cure and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
Register TODAY and join us on April 29th, 2023!
When you register for the Tour de Cure, you become a part of the American Diabetes Association’s largest fundraising event. Joining you will be thousands of participants from around the country who come together to directly impact the lives of people facing the daily challenges of diabetes and their loved ones.
When you register:
- You’re raising awareness in your community about diabetes
- You’re supporting life-saving research
- You’re helping people who are discriminated against because they have diabetes
Fundraising is easy with your personal fundraising center. You will have your own fundraising page, email center, mobile app, and more. The Association staff is there to help you every step of the way!
