Art's AIDS/LifeCycle Journey

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Support from Bataan Legacy

Thank you, Cecilia Gaerlan, for supporting AIDS/LifeCycle (ALC). Cecilia not only supports our efforts, but she works tirelessly to help us remember the Bataan Legacy and the real story of World War II in the Philippines (www.bataanlegacy.org). Thank you, Cecilia, for your donation. Since my family and friends already know about my ALC work, I will share Bataan Legacy’s upcoming Saturday, April 6, commemoration is free and open to the public.

https://www.facebook.com/events/346134559572104/

A Commemoration of the 77th Anniversary of the Bataan Death March and the 75th Anniversary of the Battles of Leyte Gulf.

When: Saturday, April 6 at 10AM
Where: the Golden Gate National Cemetery located at 1300 Sneath Lane, San Bruno, CA.

The 84th Training Command, the 191st U.S. Army Band, JROTC cadets from several Bay Area high schools, veterans, and Maj. General (Ret.) Eldon Regua will honor the memory of those who participated in the Bataan Death March as well as those who participated in the Battle of Leyte Gulf and the Liberation of the Philippines & the Pacific. Among the most notable WWII veterans buried at GGNC are Admiral Chester Nimitz, Commander In Chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, Admiral Raymond Spruance, Admiral Richmond Kelly Turner, Maj. General Albert Jones, Maj. General George Moore and Vice Admiral Charles Andrews. Veterans of the 26th Cavalry who survived the Bataan Death March are also buried at GGNC. Visit www.bataanlegacy.org.

Monday, March 25, 2019

A wonderful community leader supports AIDS/LifeCycle

I get to thank, Frank Woo, for being so generous to AIDS/LifeCycle. Not only does he support our efforts, but he’s been a leader in our community with the HRC, SF LGBT Center, and other important causes. Thank you, Frank, for your donation and making my short 40-mile training ride count yesterday. You are an angel.

And for my friends and family who’d like to join us reach our attainable $25k goal that’s only $3,000 away, please go to the donation link: http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/artdesuyo

We cycle out in less than 69 days from the Cow Palace in #SanFrancisco to #LosAngeles for 7 days and over 545 miles to help #EndHivAids.

We are all committed to help end HIV/AIDS and I will continue to raise funds for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center to combat this disease until we reach the day that no one has to anymore.

You are our #Heroes #RideLoveLive #TakeCareOfEachOther and we think about why we give, roadie, and ride ...

for those who can't
for those who live
for those who give
and most of all, for those who can't live if we don't give

#PositivePedalers #EndingStigma will #RideLoveLive until HIV/AIDS is a thing of the past #givingbacktothecommunity #cyclinglife #volunteer #sanfranciscoaidsfoundation #losangeleslgbtcenter #aidslifecycle

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Love and support from Down Under

My life in Los Angeles was so much fun, filled with two budding careers. David Magdael not only helped with getting me settled, but also introduced me to his friends and lots of Steves, Stevens, and Stephens, but there was only one PH. Thank you, PH, for your generosity to AIDS/LifeCycle

And for my friends and family who’d like to join us reach our attainable $25k goal, please go to the donation link:
http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/artdesuyo

We cycle out in less than 74 days from the Cow Palace in #SanFrancisco to #LosAngeles for 7 days and over 545 miles to help #EndHivAids.

We are all committed to help end HIV/AIDS and Art will continue to raise funds for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center to combat this disease until we reach the day that no one has to anymore.

You are our #Heroes #RideLoveLive #TakeCareOfEachOther and we think about why we give, roadie, and ride ...

for those who can't
for those who live
for those who give
and most of all, for those who can't live if we don't give

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas ...

Alysse has awaken and the thanks go to Marti and Steve Scruggs who have been the first to donate every year since I started cycling for AIDS/LifeCycle 2014. AND, they donated a second time for ALC 2019 to motivate Alysse out of her slumber, so that she could find the gift of thigh-high, red, 4-inch heeled, RED boots.

Thank you so much, Marti and Steve for making Day 5 Red Dress Day a reality for Alysse and generously supporting AIDS/LifeCycle to help end HIV/AIDS.

And for my friends and family who’d like to join us reach our attainable $25k goal, please go to my donation link: http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/artdesuyo

I hope our continued message doesn't tire anyone ... In less than 75 days, we ride out from the Cow Palace to ride from #SanFrancisco to #LosAngeles for 7 days and over 545 miles to help #EndHivAids.

We are all committed to help end HIV/AIDS. I will continue to raise funds for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center to combat this disease until we reach the day that no one has to anymore.

You are our #Heroes #RideLoveLive #TakeCareOfEachOther and we think about why we give, roadie, and ride ...

for those who can't
for those who live
for those who give
and most of all, for those who can't live if we don't give

What the heck could this be?

Could this be a package for Alysse? Well, we don’t know. Our fundraising efforts are at $19,771 and Alysse says she won’t even wake up until Art, his family, and friends raise over $20k. She’s adamant.

Let’s donate to the cause for we are #Heroes and we #RideLoveLive #TakeCareOfEachOther and we think about why we give, roadie, and ride ...

for those who can't
for those who live
for those who give
and most of all, for those who can't live if we don't give

My family and friends already know that I don’t just do this for fun, to wear spandex, be silly or look silly in cycling gear, be tired and have sore legs. We are all committed to help #endHIVAIDS. I will continue to raise funds for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center to combat this disease until we reach the day that no one has to anymore.

And for my friends and family who are ready to help this year to end HIV/AIDS, please go to my donation link: http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/artdesuyo

#PositivePedalers #EndingStigma will #RideLoveLive until HIV/AIDS is a thing of the past #givingbacktothecommunity #cyclinglife #volunteer

Monday, March 18, 2019

Wonderful couple!

Of all the folks to donate, these guys have a special place in our hearts since David, and eventually, Jon, have been fixtures in John’s and my life since the beginning.

Thank you for being our couple soulmates and generously supporting this important cause to help end HIV/AIDS.

And for my friends and family who’d like to join us reach our $25k goal, please go to my donation link: http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/artdesuyo

I hope our continued message doesn't tire anyone ... In less than 75 days until we ride out from the Cow Palace to ride from #SanFrancisco to #LosAngeles for 7 days and over 545 miles to help #EndHivAids.

We are all committed to help end HIV/AIDS. I will continue to raise funds for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center to combat this disease until we reach the day that no one has to anymore.

You are our #Heroes #RideLoveLive #TakeCareOfEachOther and we think about why we give, roadie, and ride ...

for those who can't
for those who live
for those who give
and most of all, for those who can't live if we don't give.

Sunday, March 17, 2019

Start of back-to-back training

Sunday, March 17, 2019 Training

Saturday, March 16, 2019 Training