AIDS/LifeCycle to Be Seen on LOGO TV

The 4^th Annual AIDS/LifeCycle held last June raised $6.8 million to support the programs of both the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center. All of the more than 2,000 cyclists and roadies completing the 585-mile journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles have unique stories detailing their reasons for participating and their experiences on the ride itself. Fortunately, some of those stories have been captured in a documentary shot during the seven days on the road.

"We were thrilled when LOGO TV, an emerging gay network of MTV, approached us with the idea of creating the documentary," said Stephen Cadby, Associate Director for AIDS/LifeCycle. "The opportunity to see this event through the eyes of its participants is the best way to appreciate the enormous commitment made by so many to continue the battle to end AIDS. There is no better way to increase awareness about AIDS/LifeCycle than by word of mouth. While staff members can provide information about the event, it is the participants who make up the heart and soul of the experience. This documentary will highlight some of these experiences."

With the extraordinary geography of California as a backdrop, viewers of the upcoming documentary will get a glimpse of the mental, physical and emotional challenges it takes to ride 585 miles in one week. The personal journey of each highlighted participant gives a taste of why so many choose to test their physical limits and to fundraise for the services of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center.

Many participants say the ride changes their lives for the better; we are gratified to know that it changes our clients' lives for the better too. "We hope," Cadby emphasizes, "that through the intimate stories shared in this film, many young people will realize that AIDS is still here and that it is NOT an easy disease to live with."

Airing times for this documentary will be announced on LOGO TV in the coming weeks. Check your local cable listings for the latest information.

To sign up for your own transformational experience, consider registering for AIDS/LifeCycle 5, which will take place June 4--10, 2006. To find out more or to register, visit www.aidslifecycle.org  or call  866-BIKE-4-AIDS.