Diabetes charity ride set for Aug. 6
NORWICH – The fourth annual “Heidee’s Cruise for Diabetes” will take place on Aug. 6. Sign ups will begin at 9 a.m. behind Denny’s in Norwich.
The entrance fee will be $10 dollars per person with all proceeds being donated to the American Diabetes Association. The motorcycle ride will begin at 10:30 a.m. and stop periodically at locations around Chenango County for refreshments. The final stop will be the Balsam Inn in East Pharsalia which will host bike games, raffle prizes and a D.J.
According to Nancy MacLaury, who founded and organized the ride 4 years ago in memory of her daughter, people really enjoy the experience each year. However, as fun as it may be, MacLaury explained, the purpose of the ride is to benefit those who suffer from the illness and the families who support them.
“I lost my daughter to this illness,” said MacLaury. “[But] raising this money will help another mother, brother, son or daughter from having to go through that.”
MacLaury started the cruise only six months after losing her daughter who had been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. “My son said, ‘We oughta do a bike run,’ and that started the whole thing.” MacLaury explained that their whole family, including Heidee, loved motorcycles and the idea of a bike run seemed like the perfect plan.
According to MacLaury, it was a family process from the start. He son and daughter-in-law did that door-to-door fundraising while she handled the mail and e-mail end of the spectrum. “A lot of the family pitches in,” she said. “They bring food and salads galore ... and crafts like handmade necklaces.”
The event has steadily grown since the first year as word has spread about MacLaury’s noble cause. “The first year we had 35 entries ... by last year we had 60,” said MacLaury. She said she hopes this year will draw an even bigger crowd as word has spread across the county.
Numerous businesses and organizations have donated items and gift certificates to be raffled off for the cause. Greek Peak, Lake George Steamboat and the Binghamton Senators are just a few of those who have donated so far, according to MacLaury. “They have all taken an interest,” she said. “We have over 100 raffle prizes.” There will also be a 50/50 raffle at the Balsam Inn for participants and their families.
MacLaury’s decision to donate the proceeds to the ADA was not solely based on their mission statement. “They really helped when Heidee was sick,” she said.
According to Kris Alexich, the ADA associate manager of the CNY Step Out Walk, there could not be a better support person than Nancy when it comes to realizing the associations goals. “She has the motivation and excitement ... she has the passion to make these things happen,” said Alexich.
According to Alexich, the ADA’s purpose is to raise awareness of the illness, support children in the school systems, and fund research for the cure. Alexich went on to explain that the advances that have been made so far wouldn’t be possible if not of individuals such as MacLaury.
“For me it’s all about this,” she said. “My job is only made easier because of the hard work locally.”
MacLaury also participates in the Step Out Walk, an event coordinated by the ADA each year at numerous locations around New York State. The Binghamton branch, which takes place at the Oakdale Mall in Johnson City, organizes teams sponsored by local donations for a walk to raise awareness for the illness and its possible prevention.
For more information or to donate to either the cruise or the Step Out Walk, contact Nancy at 647-5015 or online at http://main.diabetes.org/goto/teamheidee.
The entrance fee will be $10 dollars per person with all proceeds being donated to the American Diabetes Association. The motorcycle ride will begin at 10:30 a.m. and stop periodically at locations around Chenango County for refreshments. The final stop will be the Balsam Inn in East Pharsalia which will host bike games, raffle prizes and a D.J.
According to Nancy MacLaury, who founded and organized the ride 4 years ago in memory of her daughter, people really enjoy the experience each year. However, as fun as it may be, MacLaury explained, the purpose of the ride is to benefit those who suffer from the illness and the families who support them.
“I lost my daughter to this illness,” said MacLaury. “[But] raising this money will help another mother, brother, son or daughter from having to go through that.”
MacLaury started the cruise only six months after losing her daughter who had been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. “My son said, ‘We oughta do a bike run,’ and that started the whole thing.” MacLaury explained that their whole family, including Heidee, loved motorcycles and the idea of a bike run seemed like the perfect plan.
According to MacLaury, it was a family process from the start. He son and daughter-in-law did that door-to-door fundraising while she handled the mail and e-mail end of the spectrum. “A lot of the family pitches in,” she said. “They bring food and salads galore ... and crafts like handmade necklaces.”
The event has steadily grown since the first year as word has spread about MacLaury’s noble cause. “The first year we had 35 entries ... by last year we had 60,” said MacLaury. She said she hopes this year will draw an even bigger crowd as word has spread across the county.
Numerous businesses and organizations have donated items and gift certificates to be raffled off for the cause. Greek Peak, Lake George Steamboat and the Binghamton Senators are just a few of those who have donated so far, according to MacLaury. “They have all taken an interest,” she said. “We have over 100 raffle prizes.” There will also be a 50/50 raffle at the Balsam Inn for participants and their families.
MacLaury’s decision to donate the proceeds to the ADA was not solely based on their mission statement. “They really helped when Heidee was sick,” she said.
According to Kris Alexich, the ADA associate manager of the CNY Step Out Walk, there could not be a better support person than Nancy when it comes to realizing the associations goals. “She has the motivation and excitement ... she has the passion to make these things happen,” said Alexich.
According to Alexich, the ADA’s purpose is to raise awareness of the illness, support children in the school systems, and fund research for the cure. Alexich went on to explain that the advances that have been made so far wouldn’t be possible if not of individuals such as MacLaury.
“For me it’s all about this,” she said. “My job is only made easier because of the hard work locally.”
MacLaury also participates in the Step Out Walk, an event coordinated by the ADA each year at numerous locations around New York State. The Binghamton branch, which takes place at the Oakdale Mall in Johnson City, organizes teams sponsored by local donations for a walk to raise awareness for the illness and its possible prevention.
For more information or to donate to either the cruise or the Step Out Walk, contact Nancy at 647-5015 or online at http://main.diabetes.org/goto/teamheidee.
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