ANN ARBOR, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) – In the United States, more than 37 million people live with diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA).
This weekend, hundreds of cyclists will be peddling through a fundraiser in Ann Arbor to give back to that organization.
For dozens of years, " Tour de Cure " has taken place across Michigan. For the first time, it’s happening at Domino’s Farms, and it’s for a cause that’s near and dear to one local cyclist. A former photo of "Tour de Cure" in years past. J Michael Media "I was diagnosed with type two diabetes in 2006, and it became a personal quest," said Bill Hart-Davidson.
It became a mission for Hart-Davidson to conquer this disease and to help others.
"A good way to do that is to get on my bike, make myself healthy, but also raise some money for diabetes research," said Hart-Davidson.
In 2007, he discovered the "Tour de Cure," a cycling fundraiser hosted by the American Diabetes Association . A photo of Bill Hart-Davidson riding in the "Tour de Cure" in years past. Bill Hart-Davidson "That was a year after my diagnosis. I needed something on the calendar to kind of motivate me. I hopped in and rode the 50-mile ride, I think, the first time," Hart-Davidson stated.
The event raises money for diabetes research, education and programs through the ADA.Sara Carolin, the ADA’s Director of Development in Michigan, says it’s a day that focuses on cycling and comradery."Everybody can just come out, they can […]
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