BMX Race for Life is Sunday at Edmonds Sports Complex in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/16/2014 - 12:30pm
Event Date:
May 18, 2014 (All day) This Sunday May 18, all BMX bikers are invited to participate in Race for Life, hosted by Carson City BMX at Edmonds Sports Complex. Signups are from 9 to 10 a.m. The cost is $10.
What is the Race For Life? It all started in 1981 when an avid 12 year old BMX racer from Michigan discovered he had Leukemia. Todd Kingsbury was his name, and like many BMXers, he had dreams of someday becoming a top pro in the sport. Unfortunately, this dreaded disease would keep Todd from fulfilling his dream.
When Todd`s friends and the American Bicycle Association learned of his diagnosis, it was decided that an organized effort should be made to help in Todd`s "Race for Life." The first ABA "Race for Life" events were formed that year, with over 130 tracks participating and raising funds for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Ever since, the ABA has held a series of "Race for Life" events nationwide to help in the fight to find a cure for blood-related cancers. There are awards given to top fund raisers which include t-shirts, jackets and trips to the ABA Grandnationals of BMX. Of course, the best reward of all is the good feeling of helping others with Leukemia.
Helping other people is one of the finest things that anyone can do in life. This is your opportunity through the sport we know and love to help people in two ways. First, through your gathering of donations for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, you will be helping fight and bring an end to dreadful diseases that affect thousands of people each year.
Secondly, you can introduce BMX to friends and neighbors that may not have thought they would ever be able to participate in competitive BMX, as this is one of two races where you don`t have to be an USABMX member to try BMX. Ages ranges from 3 to 63 (just can't have training wheels), boys, girls, moms and dads. Their contribution is their entry into the finest sport in the world, BMX.
THIS RACE IS SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, 18 MAY 2014, CARSON CITY BMX.
Location: Edmonds Sports Complex, 1555 Livermore Lane, Carson City, NV
Time: Signups 9-10 am / Don’t be late.
Generally done by 1 pm, depending on numbers, could be later.
Cost: $10
Equipment: Bicycle (chain guard, kickstand, reflectors, pegs removed);
Helmet (we have loaners) long sleeve shirt, long pants, sneakers (and gloves are recommended) No minimum or maximum age, training wheels NOT allowed.
If under 18, need adult/guardian to sign
Questions? Check www.carsoncitybmx.com or call 775-246-3660 (leave message); event (Sunday morning) day you can call 775-220-7111
