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2008 DAM2DAM Thumbs Up! Bike Tour
Saturday, September 27, 2008 It was November 17, 1991 the Detroit Lions had scored in a crucial game against the Los Angeles Rams. Mike Utley felt he was invincible at 6' 6" and 315 pounds. He was at the top of his game, a champion, and thrilled to be doing what he loved, playing football. Mike Utley was attempting to throw a block during a pass play when he went down, Mike knew immediately that something was wrong. An eerie silence descended over the stadium as Mike lay there motionless. When they wheeled him off the field Mike gave the crowd a Thumbs Up! to let them know that he would return. Mike Utley #60 was paralyzed. Mike's courageous Thumbs Up! gesture has come to symbolize his fighting spirit. In his own fight to walk again Mike has focused all of his energies towards others suffering from spinal cord injuries. The Mike Utley Foundation was founded in January 1992 and is committed to providing financial support for rehabilitation, education and research for spinal cord related injuries. The 2008 DAM2DAM Thumbs Up! Bike Tour will move us closer to our ultimate goal of finding a cure for spinal cord injuries. With your help we can make a difference.
Join us for our complimentary handcycle clinic sponsored by the Mike Utley Foundation. The 2008 clinic will be an open forum and will present a valuable opportunity for handcyclist to interact with the experts. Ask questions, have your handcycle checked out, exchange information with others. All handcyclist will benefit from this experience. The clinic is free to pre-registered riders. Pick Your Own Cycling Challenge! This September 27th, capture the opportunity to marvel at the beautiful scenery while cycling along the Columbia River in Eastern Washington. The ride will be a complete cycling experience knowing that you have made a difference in the lives of those living with spinal cord injuries. Choose one of three options for this cycling adventure: 25, 50 or the 100 mile ride. The bike tour is ideal for the professional as well as the recreational cyclist with rest stops located intermittently along the route.
We've Taken Care of the Details All registered riders will receive a DAM2DAM Thumbs Up! Bike Tour jacket, goodie bag, refreshments at rest stops and a Bikers BBQ at the finish line. Reach your personal goal knowing that you have supported Mike in "Finding a Cure for Paralysis." Reward Yourself as You Give Others the Ultimate Reward! You'll find that a little effort goes a long way in finding a cure for paralysis and could make you eligible for the DAM2DAM Thumbs Up! Bike Tour fundraising prize awards. Team Work for Trophies Win an official DAM2DAM Thumbs Up! Bike Tour trophy. Recruit friends, family and co-workers to form a team of four or more riders. The team that collects the most contributions will be presented with a team trophy and each member on the team will win a tie-dye "Thumbs Up!" T-shirt to wear with pride. Set a Goal! Win Big! Win great prizes by recruiting friends, family or your company to sponsor your ride. Let people know that you are riding to find a cure for paralysis. Finish with a sense of personal accomplishment and the satisfaction of knowing that you have made a difference in the lives of those living with spinal cord injuries.
Register Early and Save! Registration fee is $75.00 that includes a DAM2DAM "Thumbs Up!" Bike Tour TYVEK jacket, home base and rest stop refreshments and a finish line BBQ. SAVE – Register before August 1 for only $60.00 commemorating Mikes' #60. 2008 jacket availability or sizes cannot be guaranteed for registrations received after September 1, 2008. All ONLINE Registrations for the DAM2DAM "Thumbs Up!" Bike Tour will close on Sunday, September 20. Day of registrations WILL BE available. Collect Contributions: $250.00 per rider. To join us in finding a cure for paralysis each rider over 18 years old must raise a minimum of $250.00 in contributions. When we receive your registration form you will receive tips and tools needed to begin collecting donations. Contributors can also donate online in your name to support your efforts to find a cure for paralysis.
Registration and Check in at:
Lincoln Rock State Park Highway 97, East Wenatchee, Washington Saturday, September 27, 2008 Registration & Goodie Bag Pick-up: 7:00 A.M. Kick Off: 8:00 A.M. Register and charge your Visa, MC, or Discover Card online or mail the completed registration form (Adobe pdf) enclosing the registration fee payable to the Mike Utley Foundation in the form of a check or money order to:
Mike Utley Foundation,
P.O. Box 458,
Orondo, WA 98843,
1.800.294.4683,
Email utley60@aol.com
The Mike Utley Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) Organization. Registration fees are not tax deductible. DAM2DAM Thumbs Up! Bike Tour HOST HOTEL: Holiday Inn Express. Ask for the D2D Code. Rate $70/night. For more information on the Wenatchee Valley go to: www.wenatchee.org
All new! The Mike Utley Foundation is proud to reward those that help others. Not only a great ride with all of the perks but also the added opportunity to win top of the line prizes. You must be registered to be eligible for prizes. All contributions must be turned in prior to or on the day of the ride. RIDE IN STYLE! Collect $6,000.00 in Donations to find a cure for paralysis and win your choice of one of these great prize awards: FreedomRyder Handcycle or Greenspeed GT5 Recumbent Bike Encourage friends, family and co-workers to support your ride with their donations. Recruit your employer to match gifts and see how easy it is to reach your goal. Get Started Today! When we receive your registration the Mike Utley Foundation will forward donation collection forms and a sample letter that you can personalize to make it easy. Friends, family and co-workers can also support your ride through our website.
GREAT PRIZES
FOR A GREAT FUNDRAISER
$6,000.00 Donation
$4,000.00 Donation
$3,000.00 Donation
$1,500.00 Donation
$500.00 Assorted Gift Certificates for each rider in the 25-50 or 100-mile route that raise the top donations for their category. "Thumbs Up!" Trophy to the team raising the top donations in this category. Each team member will receive a "Thumbs Up!" tie-dye T-shirt. Team members elegible for individual prize awards.
ENTER THE "THUMBS UP!" DRAWING Limit (1) prize per registered rider.
Thumbs Up! Sponsors
Bike Support Sponsors
Rest Stop Sponsors
Volunteers are an integral part of the success of the DAM2DAM Thumbs Up! Bike Tour. If you or someone you know are interested, call 1.800.294.4683 or email utley60@aol.com.
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2008 Handcycle Clinic
