Red Ribbon Ride:

2009 Red Ribbon Ride

Ms. Gwen Bettwy

27 percent of goal achieved.

Goal: $2,000.00
Achieved: $535.28

Fundraising Honor Roll

George & April Arndt 
$155.28
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Suzanne & Scott Perrin 
$100.00
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Bob Z 
$50.00
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Ms. Dorothy Grey Preddy 
$50.00
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Mr. Brian Heneghan 
$50.00
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Francine Talley 
$50.00
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George and Patty 
$50.00
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Mr. Eugene James Clark, III, MBA III 
$20.00
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Michael Varno 
$10.00
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Red Ribbon Ride

My Ride Center

If you've come this far, you probably already know that I'm committed to participating in the Minnesota Red Ribbon Ride. I'm one of the courageous participants that are taking the challenge to raise funds for seven Minnesota-based AIDS service organizations.

But to achieve this I need your help. In fact, I'm going to need support from many people to reach my goal. I'm hoping that I can count on you to be part of my support team.

Will you support me?

You can make a donation to my fundraising campaign right here by clicking on "Click here to make a gift to (name)", just above the thermometer. If you prefer to write a check, you can download a donation form by using the link at the bottom of the page. If you want to participate in the event with me, you can register now on this site. It will prove to be an amazing event!

Over the next few months I plan to update this page frequently so you can follow my progress, so please visit often. While you're here you might want to spend some time on the site to find out more about why this event is so important, and learn about the people who will benefit from the money we raise.

Again, thank you for your support!

-Gwen

Topics

Beginning Training
Well I have done it, I have made the switch back to a road bike. I have been riding a recumbent (where you sit down with your feet in front of you) for over a decade. It is such a nice ride, but I wanted to be back on a normal bike. So that means my back is getting so much better. I am actually recovering from L4 and L5 being degenerative. I did Vax-D to decompress those discs and now I am strengthening all of my core muscles and I am doing well!! That has been one of my personal goals in doing AIDS rides since the beginning and I am thrilled to be accomplishing it.
To strengthen my body I have been doing P90X (http://beachbody.com). Either you know how intense that one is, or you are wondering, what is that??? It is an intense workout program designed to last 90 days. I am now on day 33 and oh my. I have been sore almost every day and it is wonderful ;).
I have also been on two good rides (for me so far) on my new bike of about 20 miles each. A nice start to my training.

by Gwen Bettwy on Fri, Apr 17, 2009 @ 9:09 AM

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And ths journey begins
I am officially registered for the Red Ribbon Ride. I am proud of myself for stepping up and riding again. I am scared that I wont adequately train. I am honored that you would take the time to read this. I am thankful for my health when so many are battling HIV and AIDS in the US and around the world.
My last ride like this was in 2000 when I rode to raise money for a vaccine for HIV/AIDS. We chose to go to the 'ends of the earth' for that ride. So we rode from Fairbanks to Anchorage across two mountain ranges and 450 miles.
I am happy to know that I dont have any mountain ranges to cross on this ride, but I am also aware that riding 300+ miles is still going to be work.
So why? Why ride? My simplest answer is that I ride because I can. But the truth is that it goes so much deeper. I ride for those who cant. I ride to push myself to and through another limit that I have, for some illogical reason, placed on myself. I ride because I want to help raise money for those living with this disease, but I feel that I should work for your hard earned money that I am asking you for.
I have only been back on my bicycle a few times since I got off of it in Anchorage. I have been riding a recumbent for years since I have two degenerative discs in my lower back. My hope this year is to return to an upright bike. I love riding my 'bent' but at the same time I wish to strengthen my muscles to support my back. If I can ride an upright bike then I will have succeeded.
So training for the past few weeks has been intense core muscle strengthening. It is going well and I am happy to say that it looks like I will be able to choose which bike I really want to ride this summer!
So back to training for me ;)
Thank you for all of your support!

by Gwen Bettwy on Wed, Feb 04, 2009 @ 6:21 PM

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WRITING A CHECK? Download a Donation Form OUR TAX EXEMPT #: 02-0650275

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE RIDE?
Theresa Fetsch, Executive Director
Red Ribbon Ride
4457 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Phone: 612-822-2110 Fax: 612-822-2551 Email: admin@redribbonride.org

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