26th El Tour de Tucson presented by Diamond Ventures

Riders came out in full-force for the start of the 26th annual El Tour de Tucson, Saturday, November 22, 2008. More than 8,000 cyclists participated in the 2008 El Tour, raising more than $200,000 for Tu Nidito Children and Family Services. For the children and families at Tu Nidito, El Tour is much more than a ride. “El Tour is our livelihood,” said Executive Director Liz McCusker.
 
This year marked the launch of Tu Nidito’s Ride for a Child program, giving cyclists the unique opportunity to ride for a Tu Nidito child.

Tu Nidito is overwhelmingly happy with the positive feedback we’ve received from the 65 cyclists who participated in the Ride for a Child program.


For cyclist, Ole Olson, El Tour has taken on a new meaning as he cycled in celebration of five-year-old Victoria who comes to Tu Nidito for grief support,

“What better way than to ride this race for a  face, a purpose, that is a whole lot larger than just riding and the race itself.”
 
For more information on El Tour de Tucson visit www.pbaa.com. If you’re interested in the Ride for a Child program, please contact Ciara at 322-9155