[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 71 (Wednesday, June 7, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1036]
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            CYCLING ACROSS AMERICA--ADVENTURES FOR THE CURE

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                          HON. EARL BLUMENAUER

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 7, 2006

  Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, according to the American Diabetes 
Association, there are 20.8 million children and adults in the United 
States, roughly equivalent to 7 percent of the population, who are 
living with diabetes.
  I would like to recognize three young athletes as they ride across 
America to raise awareness for Diabetes. Adam Driscoll, Jesse Stump, 
and Patrick Blair, riding exclusively fixed gear bicycles, left from 
Washington State on Sunday, May 14, 2006. They are hoping to arrive at 
their destination in Maryland sometime in early September. They are 
also riding to raise awareness for ``Kupenda for Children,'' an 
organization that provides support for children with disabilities in 
Africa.
  Driscoll, Stump, and Blair will be accompanied on portions of the 
ride, by African born Emmanuel Yeboah. Yeboah, the subject of the 
feature length documentary, ``Emmanuel's Gift,'' overcame disability--
he is missing one of his legs--to ride 600km across Ghana, Africa.
  During their ride the athletes plan to make public appearances in 
communities to get the word out about what they are doing. They welcome 
opportunities to schedule additional visits along the way.
  To read more about this exciting and unique endeavor in honor of 
people with disabilities everywhere, and to follow the adventures of 
the athletes, please visit their web site 
(http://www.adventuresforthecure.com).

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