{"id":1202,"date":"2016-03-21T12:56:20","date_gmt":"2016-03-21T19:56:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mydiabeticsoul.com\/?p=1202"},"modified":"2016-03-21T12:56:20","modified_gmt":"2016-03-21T19:56:20","slug":"diabetes-ride-for-a-cure-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/mydiabeticsoul.com\/?p=1202","title":{"rendered":"Diabetes Ride For A Cure 2016!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"hidden-xs hidden-sm\">\n<div class=\"md-toolbar-tools\"><a class=\"header__logo\" href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/PageServer?pagename=ride_homepage\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/logo-ride.svg\" alt=\"JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes\" data-pngfb=\"..\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/logo-ride.png\" \/><\/a> <button class=\"md-link md-button md-ink-ripple\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"ng-scope\">Locations <\/span><i class=\"caret ng-scope\"><\/i><\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"menu_container_0\" class=\"md-open-menu-container md-whiteframe-z2\"><!-- ngRepeat: event in allEvents --><a class=\"md-button md-ink-ripple\" href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/TR?fr_id=6194\"><span class=\"ng-binding ng-scope\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Burlington, VT<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/a><!-- ngIf: !$last --><!-- end ngIf: !$last --><!-- end ngRepeat: event in allEvents -->, <a class=\"md-button md-ink-ripple\" href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/TR?fr_id=6197\"><span class=\"ng-binding ng-scope\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">La Crosse, WI<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/a><!-- ngIf: !$last --><!-- end ngIf: !$last --><!-- end ngRepeat: event in allEvents -->, <a class=\"md-button md-ink-ripple\" href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/TR?fr_id=6198\"><span class=\"ng-binding ng-scope\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Lake Tahoe, CA<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/a><!-- ngIf: !$last --><!-- end ngIf: !$last --><!-- end ngRepeat: event in allEvents -->, <a class=\"md-button md-ink-ripple\" href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/TR?fr_id=6195\"><span class=\"ng-binding ng-scope\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Death Valley, CA<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/a><!-- ngIf: !$last --><!-- end ngIf: !$last --><!-- end ngRepeat: event in allEvents -->, <a class=\"md-button md-ink-ripple\" href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/TR?fr_id=6196\"><span class=\"ng-binding ng-scope\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Greenville, SC<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/a><!-- ngIf: !$last --><!-- end ngIf: !$last --><!-- end ngRepeat: event in allEvents -->, <a class=\"md-button md-ink-ripple\" href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/TR?fr_id=6193\"><span class=\"ng-binding ng-scope\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Amelia Island, FL<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/a><!-- ngIf: !$last --><!-- end ngIf: !$last --><!-- end ngRepeat: event in allEvents -->, <a class=\"md-button md-ink-ripple\" href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/TR?fr_id=6199\"><span class=\"ng-binding ng-scope\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Tucson, AZ<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/a><!-- ngIf: !$last --><!-- end ngRepeat: event in allEvents --><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"md-link md-button md-ink-ripple\" href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/PageServer?pagename=ride_training\"><span class=\"ng-scope\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Training<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/a> <a class=\"md-link md-button md-ink-ripple\" href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/PageServer?pagename=ride_fundraising\"><span class=\"ng-scope\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Fundraising<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/a><button class=\"md-link md-button md-ink-ripple\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"ng-scope\">About <\/span><i class=\"caret ng-scope\"><\/i><\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"menu_container_1\" class=\"md-open-menu-container md-whiteframe-z2\"><a class=\"md-button md-ink-ripple\" href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/PageServer?pagename=ride_faq\"><span class=\"ng-scope\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">FAQ<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/a><a class=\"md-button md-ink-ripple\" href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/PageServer?pagename=ride_about\"><span class=\"ng-scope\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">About the Ride<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/a><a class=\"md-button md-ink-ripple\" href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/PageServer?pagename=ride_what_is_T1D\"><span class=\"ng-scope\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">What is T1D?<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/a><a class=\"md-button md-ink-ripple\" href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/PageServer?pagename=ride_about_jdrf\"><span class=\"ng-scope\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">About JDRF<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p><button class=\"md-ghost md-button md-ink-ripple\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"ng-scope\">Register<\/span><\/button><a class=\"md-primary md-flat md-button md-ink-ripple\" href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/PageServer?pagename=ride_participant_search\"><span class=\"ng-scope\"><u><span style=\"color: #3f51b5;\">Donate<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/a> <a class=\"md-link md-primary header__login-button md-button md-ink-ripple\" href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/UserLogin?NEXTURL=PageServer%3Fpagename%3Dmy_events%26ref_event_type%3DRide\"><span class=\"ng-scope\"><u><span style=\"color: #3f51b5;\">Log in<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"visible-xs visible-sm\">\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/PageServer?pagename=ride_homepage&amp;utm_source=MarchNewsletter&amp;utm_medium=Email&amp;utm_content=RideIMAGE&amp;utm_campaign=JDRF%20in%20Motion&amp;mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRokv6TMZKXonjHpfsX56e0sWK6xlMI%2F0ER3fOvrPUfGjI4CSMBiI%2BSLDwEYGJlv6SgFSLTHMaN507gJWhI%3D#sidenav-locations\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Locations<\/span><\/u><\/a>\n<div id=\"sidenav-locations\" class=\"collapse\">\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\"><!-- ngRepeat: event in allEvents --><\/p>\n<li class=\"ng-scope\"><a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/TR?fr_id=6194\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Burlington, VT<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- end ngRepeat: event in allEvents --><\/p>\n<li class=\"ng-scope\"><a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/TR?fr_id=6197\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">La Crosse, WI<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- end ngRepeat: event in allEvents --><\/p>\n<li class=\"ng-scope\"><a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/TR?fr_id=6198\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Lake Tahoe, CA<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- end ngRepeat: event in allEvents --><\/p>\n<li class=\"ng-scope\"><a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/TR?fr_id=6195\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Death Valley, CA<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- end ngRepeat: event in allEvents --><\/p>\n<li class=\"ng-scope\"><a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/TR?fr_id=6196\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Greenville, SC<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- end ngRepeat: event in allEvents --><\/p>\n<li class=\"ng-scope\"><a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/TR?fr_id=6193\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Amelia Island, FL<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- end ngRepeat: event in allEvents --><\/p>\n<li class=\"ng-scope\"><a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/TR?fr_id=6199\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Tucson, AZ<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- end ngRepeat: event in allEvents --><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/PageServer?pagename=ride_training\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Training<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/PageServer?pagename=ride_fundraising\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Fundraising<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/PageServer?pagename=ride_homepage&amp;utm_source=MarchNewsletter&amp;utm_medium=Email&amp;utm_content=RideIMAGE&amp;utm_campaign=JDRF%20in%20Motion&amp;mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRokv6TMZKXonjHpfsX56e0sWK6xlMI%2F0ER3fOvrPUfGjI4CSMBiI%2BSLDwEYGJlv6SgFSLTHMaN507gJWhI%3D#sidenav-about\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">About<\/span><\/u><\/a>\n<div id=\"sidenav-about\" class=\"collapse\">\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/PageServer?pagename=ride_faq\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">FAQ<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/PageServer?pagename=ride_about\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">About the Ride<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/PageServer?pagename=ride_what_is_T1D\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">What is T1D?<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/PageServer?pagename=ride_about_jdrf\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">About JDRF<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body-bg\">\n<div class=\"main-container  \">\n<div class=\"main-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"promo-banner\">\n<div class=\"register-promo-banner\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"register-promo-banner__content\">\n<div class=\"register-promo-banner__body\">\n<h2><strong>Ride with us<\/strong> toward a world without T1D<\/h2>\n<p><button class=\"md-ghost md-inverted md-full-width md-auto-width-sm md-button md-ink-ripple\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"ng-scope\"> Register Today <\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"participant-search\">\n<h2>Donate to support a Rider<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"md-primary md-raised md-full-width visible-xs md-button md-ink-ripple\" href=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/site\/PageServer?pagename=ride_participant_search\"><span class=\"ng-scope\"><u><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Donate to a Rider<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"section--raised participant-search__content hidden-xs\">\n<form class=\"participant-search__form ng-pristine ng-valid\" action=\"PageServer\"><input name=\"pagename\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"ride_participant_search\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"form-group\"><label>First Name<\/label><input class=\"form-control\" maxlength=\"255\" name=\"first_name\" type=\"text\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"form-group\"><label>Last Name<\/label><input class=\"form-control\" maxlength=\"255\" name=\"last_name\" type=\"text\" \/><\/div>\n<p><button class=\"md-primary md-flat md-button md-ink-ripple\" type=\"submit\"><span class=\"ng-scope\">Search<\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonials\">\n<div class=\"testimonials__text\">\n<h2>With you every mile of the way<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you choose to ride 25, 60 or even 100 miles, you&#8217;ll be surrounded by the T1D community\u2013fellow riders, coaches, friends and family. You can do this.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ng-isolate-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial-carousel\">\n<div class=\"testimonial-carousel__table\">\n<div class=\"testimonial-carousel__row\"><!-- ngRepeat: testimonial in testimonials --><\/p>\n<div class=\"testimonial ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-wrap\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-arrow\">\u00a0The Ride weekends are my favorite weekends of the year! Our family now has friends all of the country that understand our T1D struggles and successes.<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__message\">\n<p><strong>Ross Armstrong<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-table\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-row\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-prev\">\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle img-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/testimonial-thumbnail\/ross-armstrong.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-next\">\u00a0JDRF Riders are family for me. When I signed up for my first Ride weekend, I was welcomed into a family that helps me up the hills, literally and in my life with T1D.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-wrap\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message\">\n<p><strong>Laura Glover<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-table\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-row\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-prev\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle img-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/testimonial-thumbnail\/laura-glover.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>Ride-to-Cure events are life changing. The ride staff, ride coaches and fellow riders offer the support and encouragement to help you achieve that which you previously believed to be impossible. Come join our &#8220;ride family.&#8221;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-wrap\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message\">\n<p><strong>Scott Morris<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-table testimonial__photo-table--active\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-row\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-prev\">\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle img-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/testimonial-thumbnail\/scott-morris.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-next\">\u00a0Because where else can you ride your bike for 6+ hours and still have a smile on your face?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-wrap\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message\">\n<p><strong>Ashley McFeeley<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-table\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-row\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-prev\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle img-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/testimonial-thumbnail\/ashley-mcfeeley.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-next\">\u00a0As the father of a daughter with Type 1 Diabetes, I love participating in the Ride program. I feel that I am contributing to something much larger than a bike ride, with hundreds of like-minded people, raising money that goes directly to a cure.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-wrap\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message\">\n<p><strong>Andy Booth<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-table\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-row\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-prev\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle img-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/testimonial-thumbnail\/andy-booth.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>The JDRF Ride program is AMAZING! My family and I have been completely embraced by the entire Ride community.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-wrap\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message\">\n<p><strong>Alecia Wesner<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-table\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-row\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-prev\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle img-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/testimonial-thumbnail\/alecia-wesner.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-next\">\u00a0You start by riding for someone you love, but in the end you ride for everyone affected by T1D. Together we are stronger than any one of us alone.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-wrap\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message\">\n<p><strong>PK Steffen<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-table\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-row\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-prev\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle img-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/testimonial-thumbnail\/pk-steffen.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-wrap\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message\">\n<p>JDRF rides are weekends of celebration, great relationships forged up big hills and over long distances. You will leave with great new friends, sore quads and renewed hope that progress is leading to a cure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Emily Rapp<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-table\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-row\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-prev\">\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle img-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/testimonial-thumbnail\/emily-rapp.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-next\">\u00a0Bet You Can&#8217;t Do Just One Ride! After 35 Rides I&#8217;m inspired more each time. This program is an experience of a life time you don&#8217;t want to miss!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-wrap\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message\">\n<p><strong>Barry Falcon<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-table\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-row\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-prev\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle img-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/testimonial-thumbnail\/barry-falcon.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>The JDRF Ride to Cure is unlike any other. Ride weekend changed my life as I pedaled 70 miles for my daughter and for every person with T1D.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-wrap\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message\">\n<p><strong>Harry Salavantis<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-table\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-row\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-prev\">\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle img-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/testimonial-thumbnail\/harry-salavantis.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-next\">\u00a0The Ride connects you with life long friends from around the country who understand T1D. It allows you to experience the coolest places in the US while turning Type One into Type None.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-wrap\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message\">\n<p><strong>Sarah Armstrong<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-table\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-row\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-prev\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle img-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/testimonial-thumbnail\/sarah-armstrong.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>Joining the ride program has been the most positive and rewarding thing I&#8217;ve done related to diabetes since my diagnosis more then 30 years ago. I wish I&#8217;d done it years earlier.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-wrap\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message\">\n<p><strong>Matt Fischer<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-table\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-row\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-prev\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle img-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/testimonial-thumbnail\/matt-fischer.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>As a Ride to Cure Coach I&#8217;m fortunate to witness so many feats of incredible personal accomplishment. They each inspire me to keep pedaling until Type One becomes Type None!!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-wrap\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message\">\n<p><strong>Scott Kasper<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-table\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-row\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-prev\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle img-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/testimonial-thumbnail\/scott-kasper.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>No matter the destination or the distance, finishing the Ride is a beautiful and heartwarming moment that brings me back each year.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-wrap\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message\">\n<p><strong>Victoria Cumbow<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-table\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-row\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-prev\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle img-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/testimonial-thumbnail\/victoria-cumbow.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>I&#8217;ve seen and experienced more powerful moments and more flat-out magic during the 11 years of Ride Weekends I&#8217;ve been lucky enough to attend than in the rest of my life combined.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-wrap\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message\">\n<p><strong>Mike Clark<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-table\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-row\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-prev\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle img-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/testimonial-thumbnail\/mike-clark.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>I&#8217;ve held a lot of &#8220;titles&#8221; in my JDRF years \u2013 National Chair of Advocacy, Chairmom of Children&#8217;s Congress, Chapter President. The one that gives me the most joy, pride and support, though, is simple: &#8220;JDRF Rider.&#8221;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-wrap\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message\">\n<p><strong>Moira McCarthy Stanford<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-table\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-row\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-prev\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle img-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/testimonial-thumbnail\/moira-mccarthy-stanford.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-next\">\u00a0I went from volunteer to rider to coach and have had the best experiences of my life being a part of the JDRF Ride Program. I am so proud to be a part of it.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-wrap\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message\">\n<p><strong>Bob Parant<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-table\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-row\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-prev\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle img-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/testimonial-thumbnail\/bob-parant.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>Joining the JDRF ride was a life changing experience for me. It was an opportunity to be together with other positive people making the lives of other people better.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-wrap\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message\">\n<p><strong>David Prince<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-table\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-row\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-prev\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle img-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/testimonial-thumbnail\/david-prince.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>Ride weekend isn&#8217;t just about the miles you ride or the money you raise. The best part is all the amazing people you meet who become your JDRF Ride family.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-wrap\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message\">\n<p><strong>Carissa Trast<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-table\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-row\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-prev\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle img-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/testimonial-thumbnail\/carissa-trast.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>JDRF has inspired me to keep bike riding into my 89th year. This year, I have set my annual record with more than 3300 miles and raised more than $53,000.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-wrap\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message\">\n<p><strong>John B. (Jack) Hughes<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-table\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-row\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-prev\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle img-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/testimonial-thumbnail\/john-hughes.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\u00a0I am thrilled to participate in the greatest charity ride program in the country. I continue to be amazed by the impact that the JDRF Ride has on individuals who choose to get involved.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-wrap\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message\">\n<p><strong>Patrick McFeeley<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-table\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-row\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-prev\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle img-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/testimonial-thumbnail\/patrick-mcfeeley.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-next\">\u00a0Words cannot describe the satisfaction I felt when crossing the finish line. Knowing that we are all here for one reason. To help fight and find a cure for T1D.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-wrap\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message\">\n<p><strong>Elyse Vandersteen<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-table\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-row\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-prev\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle img-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/testimonial-thumbnail\/elyse-vandersteen.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>The Ride makes me laugh, cry and gives me a way to fight T1D while making friends with riders from over the country. This is my extended family.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-wrap\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message\">\n<p><strong>Charlie Lawrence<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-table\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-row\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-prev\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle img-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/testimonial-thumbnail\/charlie-lawrence.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>Do a Ride with the JDRF Ride To Cure Diabetes and you&#8217;ll be hooked! Passion for a cure! A Ride Weekend experience like no other! One big family that changes lives!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-wrap\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message\">\n<p><strong>Michael A. Crowley<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-table\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-row\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-prev\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle img-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/testimonial-thumbnail\/mike-crowley.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>I love volunteering at the Ride to Cure Diabetes because being around so many people who refuse to let T1D control their lives inspires me to not let it control mine.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-wrap\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message\">\n<p><strong>Madison McFeeley<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-table\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-row\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-prev\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle img-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/testimonial-thumbnail\/madison-mcfeeley.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>Like St. Crispin&#8217;s Day, when the cure is found \u2013 and it will be found \u2013 I want to be able to say that I was there on the side of the angels.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-wrap\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message\">\n<p><strong>John Dallman<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-table\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-row\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-prev\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle img-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/testimonial-thumbnail\/john-dallman.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>I love riding with hundreds of other JDRF riders for the common cause of turning Type One into type None. Next year will be number ten for me and I hope I have ten more in me.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-wrap\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message\">\n<p><strong>Ben Etheridge<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-table\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-row\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-prev\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle img-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/testimonial-thumbnail\/ben-etheridge.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>Capturing goosebump moments through the camera lens as riders cross the finish line is both heartwarming and exhilarating! Spending time with our JDRF Ride family makes this my favorite weekend of the year!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-wrap\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message\">\n<p><strong>Roxann Martinek<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-table\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-row\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-prev\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle img-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/testimonial-thumbnail\/roxann-martinek.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>My moments on the bike allow me to reshape who I am physically, and mentally. It is a continual break down and build up of myself and I am a little bit better after every ride. The people that I meet in this ride community are some of the greatest people that I will ever meet.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-wrap\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message\">\n<p><strong>Aric Hareland<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-table\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-row\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-prev\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle img-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/testimonial-thumbnail\/aric-hareland.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>The JDRF Ride to Cure gave me a community of riders, volunteers and coaches to help me learn to ride with T1D. The JDRF Ride to Cure gave me my bikes back and redefined why I ride.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message-wrap\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__message\">\n<p><strong>Abbott Smith<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-table\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__photo-row\">\n<div class=\"testimonial__nav-prev\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle img-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.jdrf.org\/jdrf-framework\/dist\/ride\/images\/testimonial-thumbnail\/abbott-smith.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>I love working with so many people who are committed to their goals and to furthering JDRF&#8217;s mission. 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