Adventures for the Cure
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Adventures For The Cure is a non-profit organization
and USA Cycling
club that exists to raise awareness for diabetes and other selected charities. Formed in 2005, AFC is based in Halethorpe, Maryland
near Baltimore.
(UMBC) classmates, Adam Driscoll (Type 1 diabetic and AFC co-founder) and Patrick Blair (AFC co-founder), to show those diagnosed with diabetes and their families how leading a healthy and active lifestyle can move you beyond your perceived limits, and to raise funds for diabetes research.
The organization also raises awareness and funds for other causes that the board of directors has selected. In the past AFC has raised funds for the following organizations:
, which chronicled a 6,500-mile trek across the United States on fixed-gear, single speed bicycles
by Adam Driscoll, Nate Mudd, Jesse Stump and their support crew. The film, directed and edited by Philip Knowlton, founder of videe-o's, was awarded the People's Choice Award at the 2008 Beloit International Film Festival and was an Official Selection at the 2008 Bicycle Film Festival. The documentary is popular amongst avid cyclists and has been shown at events such as the Tour of Missouri
.
(RAAM). In 2009, Adam Driscoll and Pat Blair captured first place in the 2-man division of Race Across America
by completing the 3021 mile event in 7 days, 1 hour and 33 minutes; averaging 17.82 mph over the journey.
Non-profit organization
Nonprofit organization is neither a legal nor technical definition but generally refers to an organization that uses surplus revenues to achieve its goals, rather than distributing them as profit or dividends...
and USA Cycling
USA Cycling
USA Cycling or USAC, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is the national governing body for bicycle racing in the United States. It covers the disciplines of road, track, mountain bike, cyclo-cross, BMX and collegiate racing...
club that exists to raise awareness for diabetes and other selected charities. Formed in 2005, AFC is based in Halethorpe, Maryland
Halethorpe, Maryland
Halethorpe is an unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It is near the University of Maryland, Baltimore County...
near Baltimore.
History and mission
According to the organization's website, it was formed by two University of Maryland Baltimore CountyUniversity of Maryland Baltimore County
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County is an American honors public research university, located in Baltimore County, Maryland, mostly in the community of Catonsville, Maryland...
(UMBC) classmates, Adam Driscoll (Type 1 diabetic and AFC co-founder) and Patrick Blair (AFC co-founder), to show those diagnosed with diabetes and their families how leading a healthy and active lifestyle can move you beyond your perceived limits, and to raise funds for diabetes research.
The organization also raises awareness and funds for other causes that the board of directors has selected. In the past AFC has raised funds for the following organizations:
- American Diabetes AssociationAmerican Diabetes AssociationThe American Diabetes Association is a United States-based association working to fight the consequences of diabetes, and to help those affected by diabetes...
- Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationJuvenile Diabetes Research FoundationJDRF is the leading global organization focused on type 1 diabetes research. Driven by volunteers connected to children, adolescents, and adults with this disease, JDRF is the largest charitable supporter of T1D research...
- Kupenda for the ChildrenKupenda for the ChildrenKupenda for the Children is a Christian-based non-profit organization exists to meet the needs of children with disabilities, primarily in Kenya. Formed in 2003 due to discrimination of children with disabilities in Kenya...
- focused on children disabilities in Kenya - Blood:Water Mission - focused on HIV/AIDS and water crises in Africa
- Partners Seeking a Cure - focused on Primary Sclerosing CholangitisPrimary sclerosing cholangitisPrimary sclerosing cholangitis is a chronic liver disease caused by progressive inflammation and scarring of the bile ducts of the liver. The inflammation impedes the flow of bile to the gut, which can ultimately lead to liver cirrhosis, liver failure and liver cancer...
Documentary film
In 2006, AFC developed a documentary film, Adventures for the Cure: The Doc, narrated by 3-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMondGreg LeMond
Gregory James LeMond is a former professional road bicycle racer from the United States and a three-time winner of the Tour de France. He was born in Lakewood, California and raised in Reno, Nevada....
, which chronicled a 6,500-mile trek across the United States on fixed-gear, single speed bicycles
Fixed-gear bicycle
A fixed-gear bicycle is a bicycle that has no freewheel, meaning it cannot coast, as the pedals are always in motion when the bicycle is moving....
by Adam Driscoll, Nate Mudd, Jesse Stump and their support crew. The film, directed and edited by Philip Knowlton, founder of videe-o's, was awarded the People's Choice Award at the 2008 Beloit International Film Festival and was an Official Selection at the 2008 Bicycle Film Festival. The documentary is popular amongst avid cyclists and has been shown at events such as the Tour of Missouri
Tour of Missouri
The Tour of Missouri is a professional road bicycle racing stage race in Missouri that started on September 11, 2007 with six days of racing. The organizers, who also run the Tour de Georgia and the Amgen Tour of California, billed it as the third highest profile race in the United States.The 2009...
.
Competitive racing
In addition to regional road, mountain bike, and cross country racing, AFC members compete in ultra-endurance events. In 2008, AFC competed in the 4-man division (again using fixed gears) in Race Across AmericaRace Across America
The Race Across America, or RAAM, is an ultra marathon bicycle race across the United States that started in 1982 as the Great American Bike Race....
(RAAM). In 2009, Adam Driscoll and Pat Blair captured first place in the 2-man division of Race Across America
Race Across America
The Race Across America, or RAAM, is an ultra marathon bicycle race across the United States that started in 1982 as the Great American Bike Race....
by completing the 3021 mile event in 7 days, 1 hour and 33 minutes; averaging 17.82 mph over the journey.