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Help Chris Help 24 Hours of Booty
07/01/09 at 7:10pm
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Chris (Chico) Fernandez is an active Trailblazer who has helped the club and our trails in many ways, including providing legal expertise with pro bono legal services. Last year Chris was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Even though he continues to struggle with his own recovery, Chris is committed to continue his long support for the 24 Hours of Booty cause. He and his co-workers at Alston & Bird are determined to make a difference to help 24 Hours raise funds.

I know many of you donate to help 24 Hours of Booty. If you have not already made a pledge, or if you can spare just a little bit more, please consider a pledge on behalf of Chris Fernandez. If you can spare a pledge for Chris' efforts use the link at the end of the message below from Alston & Bird, and let him know the Trailblazers sent you. He'll really appreciate it!

Thanks.

Jim Grover
President, Tarheel Trailblazers

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You can read Chris’ story by clicking on this link: 

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An avid cyclist, Chris has been a serious supporter of 24 Hours of Booty, a local cycling event raising funds for cancer, for the last five years.  Every spring Chris would start recruiting friends, colleagues and family to ride—having a good time and supporting a good cause to boot.  This year is different. Last October, after months of feeling dizzy, numb and disoriented, Chris was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He underwent a first surgery in January at Duke University Hospital, and two additional surgeries to stop brain bleeding soon afterward. Although Chris’ tumor is benign, the surgery, treatment and recovery period has been a hardship for Chris and his family. 

The 2009 A&B team consists of 13 riders, including Chris, whose rehabilitation goal is to be healthy enough to ride a few loops.  He is determined to do this, and we are determined to raise $7500 for 24 Hours of Booty to support him.  We have already received pledges for 20% of our goal. 

24 Hours of Booty was founded in 2002 by an Alston & Bird attorney, Spencer Lueders. The organization had a modest beginning but has since raised millions for cancer causes, becoming the official 24-hour ride of the Lance Armstrong Foundation.  Local recipients of this fundraising include the Blumenthal Center for Cancer Research at Carolinas Medical Center, the Brain Tumor Fund for the Carolinas, and the Keep Pounding Fund, which honors late Carolina Panthers players Sam Mills and Mark Fields. 

I hope you will join us in financially supporting Chris, his A&B team and the important work of the Lance Armstrong Foundation. 

Very truly yours, 
Paul S. Donohue 

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Re: Help Chris Help 24 Hours of Booty
Reply #1 - 07/02/09 at 1:57pm
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We all give in many ways, trailwork, voluteer services etc. Some of us can give money and a message. Every little bit helps. Try it  Smiley.

Min amount is $25, and you can pay by credit card. Most importantly don't forget a thoughtful message with your donation.


  
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Re: Help Chris Help 24 Hours of Booty
Reply #2 - 07/14/09 at 1:28pm
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You can catch Chris on 24 Hours Of Booty video about 30 seconds into it.

Also a good friend of ours(who has been successfully battling lung and bone cancer) Anne Lynne is featured. She is the team captain for "Annes Pool Crew"  My wife is a member of that team.

Glad to hear you are getting better Chris! Hope to catch you on a lap out there!!!!

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Re: Help Chris Help 24 Hours of Booty
Reply #3 - 07/23/09 at 7:31pm
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Ran into Chris at packet pick up a little while ago. He is ready to roll tomorrow on a tandem. His Dad is here from Fla to ride as well. 

Tonia Bendickson of WBTV  is running a story tonight at 5:30 featuring Chris.
She is a cycling advocate and super cool lady. (not to mention the best news anchor in Charlotte)
  
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Reply #4 - 07/23/09 at 8:11pm
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I believe Chris was the largest individual fundraiser for the event this year! Over $12,000.

Thanks to those who helped raise money for this event.

I wish I could be at the race to watch Chris. Anyone who can, please go cheer him on - he can really use it and he deserves it!
  
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Re: Help Chris Help 24 Hours of Booty
Reply #5 - 07/23/09 at 10:56pm
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Here is the video

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Re: Help Chris Help 24 Hours of Booty
Reply #6 - 07/24/09 at 1:53pm
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I just made a 24 HoB donation for Chris and after checking out went to the donation stats...  Chris is the #1 top participant (individual) with just under $16 grand in money raised.  WOW, Way to go Chris!!!!

I hope all 24 HoB participants have a safe and fun ride!  Smiley
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Re: Help Chris Help 24 Hours of Booty
Reply #7 - 07/24/09 at 3:15pm
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Way to go, Chris!   Smiley

If anyone else still wants to participate:

From the Booty folks:

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Did you get shut out of 24 Hours of Booty? Life doesn't give you too many do-overs, but you're in luck! The Reboot program gives you a taste of 24 Hours of Booty while raising critical funs in the fight against cancer! 

The program is simple. As riders leave the course Saturday afternoon, 24 Hours of Booty will recycle their bib numbers for non-registered riders to ride for the remainder of the event on Saturday, July 25. Make a minimum $100 contribution and have a great time. You'll have total access with enough time to ride five miles, or 75 miles. More importantly, you are doing your part to kick cancer's butt! 

The Details:
Register:  2:00 pm July 25 at the donation tent
Ride till:  7:00 pm July 25
Cost:  Minimum $100 tax-deductible donation
Note:  First come, first served

Need more info?  Call the event hotline at (980) 333-2120

Directions:
Point your car (or bike) to Myers Park.  Here is a link to (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links), just west (left) of the marker on this map.

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Parking areas will be clearly marked.  We recommend parking at the Carolinas Medical Center parking deck off of (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)then making your way to Bootyville to register.
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If anyone wants to take advantage of the opportunity, you guys/gals can come hang out at the TrySports tent!
  
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Re: Help Chris Help 24 Hours of Booty
Reply #8 - 07/26/09 at 1:38pm
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24 HOB was another great success. Caught up with Chris Saturday morning out on the loop. Looking good buddy! Friday night was one big block party for the Booty Loop spectators. It looked like a good time from a cyclists point of view Cheesy
The organizers and volunteers did an incredible job!
Thanks to Bart from SouthPark Cycles for getting my shifting back to where it needed to be. (He set up 2 tents and wrenched for the entire event.)
Until next year.
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