WHY WE ARE DOING IT?
The Circle of Hope fund was founded in 1987. This fund has provided financial assistance to hundreds of patients confronting the diagnosis
of cancer. These patients need help in identifying problems and possible solutions through maximum use of available resources. Funds are often used for non-reimbursable expenses associated with cancer care such
as travel-related expenses, gas vouchers, taxi fares, non-covered medications, nutritional expenses, personal care items and educational supplies. Fear of the unknown, uncertainty and loss of direction compound the immediate distress a cancer patient faces upon diagnosis. The Circle of Hope makes a positive contribution by reaching out with a helping hand to lessen fears, reassure patients and provide access to additional assistance.
 If you would like to make a donation to the Circle of Hope, make a check or money order payable to Mountain States Foundation, write Circle of Hope in the memo line and mail to Mountain States Foundation, 2335 Knob Creek Road, Suite 101, Johnson City, TN 37604. For more information about making a donation, please call the Foundation at (423) 952-3110.
The Pink Ribbon Ride is a fully supported bike ride with well stocked rest stops, sag wagons carrying water, gels, and tubes, police support at the start, radio communications throughout, awesome door prizes, lunch at the finish line, and so much more!!! All registered riders receive a high quality long sleeve T-shirt and have the opportunity to purchase a Pink Ribbon Ride cycling jersey. This event includes 5 different ride distances to appeal to riders of every type, size, or age. Past participant ages have ranged from 12 through 67! This is our 6th year and we expect over 300 riders. All proceeds benefit The Circle of Hope cancer support organization.
Photos will be available to purchase after the ride at www.thesiggins.com/events/pink-ribbon-2011.
Half the proceeds go to charity.
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Willow springs 25
Nolichucky 50
TCRC Aching 80
Mountain States Mayhem 100
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Mountain States Mayhem 100 ______________________________________________________
104 miles of mountains and hills with 12,283 feet
of climbing!!!! Warm up quickly on Buffalo Mountain as you head to Erwin. Enjoy the sights and sounds of waterfalls on your way up Spivey Gap, then wind along the Toe River before climbing up Unaka Mountain, with a screaming descent back to Erwin. Tackle numerous hills on your way back to Johnson City, via a detour into beautiful Limestone Cove.
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Willow Springs 25
Ride goes out Greenwood Drive
to Lamar School and back.
Mostly rolling hills
with no serious climbs.
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TCRC Aching 80 _________________________________________________________________
This 77-mile ride includes the two major climbs from The Mayhem, but gives you a break on some of the punishing hills toward the end; just as beautiful, very challenging, but not quite as
gut-busting.
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