2 Bikes 1 Driver | Our Final Voyage
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On 04 June 2017, 12th Yr. AIDS/LifecyclevCyclist, David R. Sears III. & 20th Yr. AIDS/Lifecycle Cyclist, Anthony [Tony] Eason will bike amongst 2,500 other cyclist in the largest AIDS Fundraising Bike Event in the world - AIDS/Lifecycle.
Each year they have enjoyed raising well over their $3,000.00 per cyclist minimum to participate. However, after 32 years [combined] of community service, this year will mark David’s & Tony’s last and final 545 mile, 7 day bike trek from San Francisco to Los Angeles in the fight against the AIDS Pandemic. So, they want ‘TO GO OUT WITH A BANG!”
What do they want?
Averaging 85 mile daily bike treks for seven consecutive days is no easy task. Therefore, sleep is very important.
So! David & Tony have a dream Final Voyage.
After 32 years of persevering through wind, rain, cold temperatures & snoring, David & Tony dream of avoiding the 7 consecutive days of life in a tent.city by having their own Mercedes Sprinter sleep vehicle & bike support driver. Yet, working as a Freelance Clothing Designer [David] & A Yoga Teacher [Tony] their funds are very limited.
Can You Assist Them in Making Their Final Voyage Memorable??
Thank you for taking the time to read this story.
David Sears, AIDS/Lifecycle Rider #1464 | I'm Riding to End AIDS
In 1998; my soul twin Nikki and I registered for a 545 mile bicycle ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles titled California AIDS Ride #5. We thought, “We ride bikes!” so we set a plan in motion.
We needed bikes. We needed to raise the $5,000.00 fundraising minimum to participate. We needed to travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco with the money & the bikes. We had three weeks. Unfortunately, we didn’t make the ride that year. Also,it wasn’t long before Nikki’s health would not allow us to participate.
In 2002, Nikki died from complications with his HIV medications.
In 2006, I saw a flyer for the same event [now titled AIDS/Lifecycle]. I immediately thought of Nikki and registered. I could not do the ride with him but I could do it in honor of him.
I got a bike, I raised the money and I participated in my first AIDS/Lifecycle. During the 7 day bike journey, I discovered: every time my brain & body thought it could not pedal on, Nikki’s spirit pushed me over the mountain.
This year I will embark on my twelfth 7-day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles to make a difference in the lives of people living with HIV and AIDS.
Over the past 12 years, I have personally raised well over $36,000.00 in the fight against the AIDS Pandemic.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.sears.7583
AIDS/Lifecycle: http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/david3
Anthony [Tony] Eason, AIDS/Lifecycle Rider #4415 | I'm Riding to Relieve the Suffering of Others
In 1994,, a friend suggested: “sit in the nude & stare into a mirror.” So, I did. And after staring (for 10 minutes) at my face, arms, stomach, eyes, feet and legs, I realized the mirror reflection did not match up with the words pouring out of my mouth.
So, I put down the cocaine; quit drowning in vanity; and became a positive addition to humanity by participating in a 7-day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles. The 545 mile bike experience changed my life while assisting in relieving the suffering of others.
This year I will embark on my twentieth 7-day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles. I’m honored to be able to assist in bettering the lives of others. Also, I am very “proud” of my personal life changes. From a cocaine addict to a road cyclist to a yoga teacher to a marathon runner. It all began with that first 545 mile, 7 day bicycle ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
One pedal stroke at a time .. . . .
And one hell of a journey . . . .
Over the past 20 years, I have personally raised well over $60,000.00 in the fight against the AIDS Pandemic.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tony.eason.37
AIDS/Lifecycle: | http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/ynottony-20th
Website | http://ynottony.com/
YouTube | https://youtu.be/eIyyJzQqVzc
*Cover $5,000.00 / entire cost =
- 24" x 18" Magnetic Logo Goes on both sides of Mercedes Sprinter & you will be mentioned in social media videos & images throughout their final 545 mile, 7 day bike ride from San Francisco to Santa Cruz to King City to Pasa Robles to Santa Maria to Lompoc to Ventura to Los Angeles.
- David & Tony will wear your brand bike gear [7 days] & represent you [company, start-up or individual] within the AIDS/Lifecycle 2,500 cycling pelaton.
- David & Tony will pass out your free promo "swag" to the fellow 2,500 cyclist.
*Cover $2,500.00 / half the cost =
- 24" x 18" Magnetic Logo goes on one side of Mercedes Sprinter & you will be mentioned in social media videos & images throughout their final 545 mile, 7 day bike ride from San Francisco to Santa Cruz to King City to Pasa Robles to Santa Maria to Lompoc to Ventura to Los Angeles.
- David & Tony will wear your brand bike gear [ 3 days] & represent you [company, start-up or individual] within the AIDS/Lifecycle 2,500 cycling pelaton.
- David & Tony will pass out your free promo "swag" to the fellow 2,500 cyclist.
*Cover $1,000.00 =
- 18" x 12' Magnetic Logo Goes on the Mercedes Sprinter!
- Provide your cycling team kit or company bike jerseys. David & Tony will wear your brand bike gear & represent you [company, start-up or individual] within the AIDS/Lifecycle 2,500 cycling pelaton [1 day].
- David & Tony will pass out your free promo "swag" to the fellow 2,500 cyclist.
*Cover $500.00 =
- Provide the casual "after ride" athletic gear. David & Tony will wear & speak of "your brand" while socializing amongst 2,500 cyclist at base camp.
*Cover $1.00 or more =
- You tell David & Tony what you would like them to do .... Ynot? They might just do it! [leave suggestions in comment section].
- David & Tony are grateful.
*If you have any other ideas; we are all ears!
[leave a message].
*You provide logo image file - we will produce the magnetic signage.
*Company logo, In Memory Of, and Famous Quotes images will be accepted.
*We reserve the right to veto inappropriate images.
Thank you in advance for any & all support from the community.
Mercedes Sprinter RSXL_Soloar Cost [9 Days]: $5,191.37
Gas: [545 Miles / 14 mpg x $3.00]: $ 120.00
RV park fees [$50.00 x 7 Nights] $ 350.00
Total: $ 5661.37
More Info: http://mercedessprinterrvrentals.com/mercedes-sprinter-rental-fleet/compare-vehicles/
Organizer
Tony Eason
Organizer
San Francisco, CA