The goal for the 2008 team

In 2007, our team raised $91,000 for the Ride - it was awfully close to a big round number, and we asked ourselves in April as preparations began for 2008 what we should shoot for as a donation target this year...well we in fact did choose to set our target at $100,000... then we looked at the mountain we had to climb.

For those of you who have ever fundraised before, it is a tough and humbling experience to hold out your hat to friends and colleagues, yet each year we continue to be overwhelmed by the generosity and moral support of our network -- many of whom have donated multiple years...

As I write this, on the eve of our departure, our team total stands at just under $90,000, with a mere $10,000 to go -- what a mountain we have climbed and what a celebration of team effort and human generosity. Please stay tuned as we keep you posted on our total as make daily progress and we know now that our goal is within reach-- if you feel at all inspired, please help us reach this goal. Here is the link to our team donation website:

https://www.cibcrunforthecure.com/html/personal_page.asp?track=2991071&languageid=1

Thanks,
-2008 Novartis Ride for the Cure Team