First-time Rider Jeff Klein Blogs As Well
I am so excited to be blogging about my experience as a first time rider doing Braking the Cycle which supports the HIV and AIDS services of the Center (www.gaycenter.org/health). Visit here over the next few days to check up on where I am, how I’m doing and what it is like to ride more than 275 miles in 3 days for the first time.
Everyone rides for different reasons. Some have lost loved ones to this devastating disease.
Personally, I ride because HIV is spreading to more and more people even given all the loss and all we know! A study was recently released by New York City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/28/health/research/28hiv.html?ref=nyregio…) which finds H.I.V. in New York City is spreading at 3 times the national rate. Additionally, gay men account for 50% of the new infections in New York City.
To me this is unacceptable! So, as a way to take action, I choose to raise awareness AND money for the LGBT Community Center’s HIV and AIDS services by participating in Braking the Cycle.
To donate to Braking the Cycle visit http://www.gaycenter.org/brakingthecycle/donate
