AIDS/LifeCycle (ALC) is a seven-day cycling tour through
California starting in
San Francisco and ending in
Los Angeles.
Description
AIDS/LifeCycle is a charity event to raise money for HIV/AIDS services and raise HIV/AIDS awareness. Participants (
riders,
roadies, and
staff
Staff may refer to:
Pole
* Staff, a weapon used in stick-fighting
** Quarterstaff, a European pole weapon
* Staff of office, a pole that indicates a position
* Staff (railway signalling), a token authorizing a locomotive driver to use a particula ...
) raise money throughout the year. In the first week of June, the riders cycle from San Francisco to Los Angeles with the support of the roadies and staff. For seven days, ALC passes through communities in California as a memorial to those who have died of AIDS and as an event to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS. Each day of riding can range from 40-100+ miles. At the end of each day of riding, cyclists arrive in a
camp to eat, shower, and rest before riding out again the next morning. Currently (as of ALC 6-8) the route is a total of about 545 miles. Mileage may change due to route/road constructions and availability of campsites.
History
In 2002, AIDS/LifeCycle was started by former Pallotta Teamworks Vice President Kevin Honeycutt, replacing the Pallotta Teamworks California
AIDSRide
The AIDSRides were a series of fundraising events organised by Pallotta TeamWorks which raised more than $105 million for critical AIDS services and medical research. About half of the money raised directly benefited AIDS patients.
In 2001, the Sa ...
after it was mired in controversy.
Logo TV produced a multiple episode show for its network called 'The Ride: 7 Days to End AIDS'. The show highlights the experiences of several cyclists both those who have lost family and those who are HIV survivors. The show is available for rent from
Netflix.
In 2008, AIDS/Lifecycle closed registration early because of an unprecedented number of registrants.
See also
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List of health related charity fundraisers
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AIDSRide
The AIDSRides were a series of fundraising events organised by Pallotta TeamWorks which raised more than $105 million for critical AIDS services and medical research. About half of the money raised directly benefited AIDS patients.
In 2001, the Sa ...
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Positive Pedalers
Positive Pedalers is a non-profit California corporation for people with HIV/AIDS or supporters of people living with HIV/AIDS, which organizes bicycle-related activities.
Name
The group's full name is “Positive Pedalers". The groups is also ...
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AIDS Vaccine 200
AIDS Vaccine 200 (AV 200) is a charity bike ride through the scenic Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia countryside. The ride raises awareness and vital funds for HIV/AIDS vaccine research having donated to date over $3.5 million to the Emory Vaccine C ...
References
External links
AIDS/LifeCycle
{{DEFAULTSORT:AIDS LifeCycle
Health-related fundraisers
Health charities in the United States
Events in California
Medical and health organizations based in California