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Adventures for the Cure

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134:(UMBC) classmates, Adam Driscoll (Type 1 diabetic) and Patrick Blair, to show those diagnosed with diabetes and their families how leading a healthy and active lifestyle can move them beyond their perceived limits, and to raise funds for diabetes research. 224:(RAAM). In 2009, Adam Driscoll and Pat Blair captured first place in the two-man division of RAAM by completing the 3021 mile event in 7 days, 1 hour and 33 minutes; averaging 17.82 mph over the journey. 248: 220:
In addition to regional road, mountain bike, and cross country racing, AFC members compete in ultra-endurance events. In 2008, AFC competed in the four-man division (again using fixed gears) in
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The organization also raises awareness and funds for other causes that the board of directors has selected. In the past AFC has raised funds for the following organizations:
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by Adam Driscoll, Patrick Blair, Jesse Stump and their support crew. The film, directed and edited by Philip Knowlton, founder of videe-o's, was awarded the
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According to the organization's website, AFC was founded by two
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and other selected charities. Formed in 2005, AFC is based in
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Tax ID no.
diabetes
adventuresforthecure.com
nonprofit organization
USA Cycling
diabetes
Halethorpe, Maryland
Baltimore
University of Maryland Baltimore County
American Diabetes Association
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Kupenda for the Children
Blood:Water
PSC Partners Seeking a Cure
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Greg LeMond
fixed-gear, single speed bicycles
Beloit International Film Festival
Bicycle Film Festival
Tour of Missouri
Race Across America
"New film on single-speed trans-continental ride to be shown at the Tour of Missouri"
Archived
"VeloNews | Fixed gear team to take on RAAM | the Journal of Competitive Cycling"
the original
Official website
Extreme weekend website
Categories
2005 establishments in Maryland
Halethorpe, Maryland

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