Dustin Pruett-Six Inches of News

A Young Man’s Motivation To Ride For A Cure

Springfield, MO- Tyler rides not only for himself but for others. He said, “My grandma’s both battle with diabetes on a regular basis.” Tyler participated in Tour de Cure bike ride a few weeks ago.

The Tour de Cure is a fundraiser for the local chapter of the American Diabetes Association. Organizers raised money to help people who are affected by diabetes through research to find a cure. It was held on Saturday June 16th, 2007, at Island Greene Country Club in Republic. The Tour De cure is a nationwide event, and it is held in more than 80 cites around the country.

There are more than 65,000 people in southwest Missouri who are affected by type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Tyler got involved with the Tour de Cure because a girl at work talked him into it. The fundraiser ended up raising $66,000 for diabetes research, and all the money benefits people in the Ozarks.

Tyler’s motivation was to ride in the Tour de Cure, because he is training for the MS 150. He said, “I also wanted to see if I could do it.” Tyler is an avid bike rider and has been on many different trails in the Ozarks. There are three different distances for the bike ride. There was a 25K, 50K, and 100K race for the cure. Participants had to raise a minimum of $100 dollars to ride in the race.

Tyler had additional advice about the ride and diabetes research. He said “Donating money is important, it doesn’t matter how much you give, because it is going for a good cause, to find a cure for diabetes.”