Canoeing for a Cure

It is estimated that 16 million Americans have diabetes. The American 
Diabetes Association is the leading national organization that is 
funding research and education as well as advocating the rights of those 
affected by diabetes. The ADA mission is quite straightforward: to 
prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of people affected by 
diabetes. You may not realize it, but diabetes costs taxpayers and 
businesses over $98 billion each year in healthcare cost! 
 
I'm one of the many faces of diabetes. I'm a 33-year-old whose lived 
with Type I diabetes for over 24 years. I am also an avid long distance 
canoe racer. On December 17th, 18th, and 19th of this year, I will be 
canoeing the entire length of the Bayou Teche in southwestern Louisiana 
- 123 miles from Port Barre to Morgan City - with the goal of raising 
$3000 for the American Diabetes Association! 

On behalf of the American Diabetes Association and 16 million diabetics, 
I ask your support for my endeavor and the cause. Any donation would be 
greatly appreciated; please also share this with any of your peers, 
friends, family, business associates or media. 

Consider the following: 
· 123 miles     @ 5 cents per mile      would give the ADA $6.15 
· 123 miles     @ 25 cents per mile     would give the ADA $30.75 
· 123 miles     @ 1 dollar per mile     would give the ADA $123.00 
· 123 miles     @ 5 dollars per mile    would give the ADA $615.00 
· … or any other tax-deductible contribution to help us reach $3000 by 
December 19th! 

I would be happy to display posters or stickers on my canoe and support 
van as well as at the planned "stopping points" where I will meet the 
media, talk to community groups and officials, and collect donations 
from supporters. 

Thank you so much for your consideration and support. Helping to find a 
cure is a easy as 1-2-3; 123 miles that is!! Please support this 
challenge. Send your donations, payable to the American Diabetes 
Association, to Canoeing for a Cure, c/o Al Lamperez, 655 Marie 
Antoinette, Apt. 383, Lafayette, LA 70506. I can also be reached at 
(318) 981-6147  

Please feel free to contact me at the following address:  
E-mail:al.lamperez@worldnet.att.net 

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