Friday, December 27, 2013

ARMA Hawaii Chapter January Event

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Monday, December 23, 2013

ARMA HI Tour de Cure

Message from Brian Moriki:

Aloha ARMA Hawaii Members!

I’m happy to report the ARMA HI Cycling Team made a triumphant return to the ADA Tour de Cure this past Saturday…

Despite the following happening to team members on the Tour de Cure:

  • We got stuck in a rainstorm and got soaking wet during the 1st 15 miles
  • Brian had severe leg cramps and had to take an extended break at a rest stop
  • Brian had 4 flat tires, which I had to stop and repair on the SAME tire (rear)
  • We had the weather "heat up" on the last 15 miles, so we all ended the race totally dehydrated...(88 degrees and approx. 80% humidity)

I ended up being the LAST person to cross the line and along with Wendell Elento due to the four flat tires.. However, other team members. Bernie Boltz and Wendy Shiroma, completed their routes in good time. In total, our ARMA HI group (including Brian’s friend from Texas, Joan Lazar) logged over 205 miles and collected over $3,500 in donations to the American Diabetes Association. Wendell also won a Kindle Fire for raising monies during the last week before the ride.  Both Brian and Wendell were “red riders” (having diabetes) and wore Red jerseys during the ride.

WE all want to THANK everyone who supported out effort and we hope you can all join us on the next Tour de Cure (if held again) next year…It was a lot of fun and it was great to give to a good cause.

Mahalo,
Brian

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