September, 2013 - Riverside Sheriffs' Association

Benefits Feature Corner
Ride & Run in D.C. Supports Memorial
Team seeks donations to help a good cause
The National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund is hosting
the 3rd Annual Law Enforcement Ride & Run to Remember
on October 12-13, 2013 in Washington, DC. The event
will celebrate and raise awareness about the role of law enforcement
in our communities, while raising funds to support the National
Law Enforcement Memorial Fund.
Participants can ride in a 55-or 30-mile bike ride on Oct. 12, a
5K run on Oct. 13, or be “Road Warriors” and participate in both
the ride and the run.
RSA will again be sponsoring a team of four to travel to
Washington, DC, for an all expense paid trip, to participate in
both the ride and the run. Our team will be participating in both
the ride & run.
The team this year is:
Tim Dunlap, Team Capt.
I have had several years experience
running these types of races. Since I
joined the department I have done several
benefit-type races, including several
in the academy. I have always enjoyed
running and biking. Being able to compete
pushes the threshold of endurance
and training, and it is nice to see the
payoff after a good race. Competition is
in and of itself an adventure that I enjoy.
I was able to participate last year
and had a fantastic time; not only the
race, but being there with the team
in Washington DC. I feel there is
something very special about participating in this kind of event in
our nation’s capital. It is very motivating! It is an honor to have
the opportunity to be involved in the race especially for the cause
of our fallen brothers and sisters. I hope I can motivate others to
donate to the cause.
Zach Taylor
I have done this ride twice
before and have raised more
than $1500.00 for the memorial.
I have raced road bikes
competitively over the last few
years. I have also completed
numerous long distance
(100 mile +) century bicycle
rides, and maintain an active
training program. I think the
memorial ride is a great cause, because not only does it promote
fitness, but it also gives families and the public an opportunity to
remember those lost in the line of duty. The memorial is a beautiful
place to visit if you are ever given the opportunity.
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Alicia Lopez
I have been with the
department for 12 years.
I have been participating
in races for the past year
as a way to stay healthy
and because I’m alive to
do them. A year ago I was
diagnosed and treated
for cancer. I won and
I’m here. When I heard
about the opportunity to
participate in the National
Law Enforcement Ride &
Run I thought what better
way to show my thanks for
life than to Ride & Run for those who can’t and have sacrificed so
much. I will be participating in the 33 mile bike ride, and running
a 5k. On my bib will be the names of two Thermal Station fallen
Deputies, Bruce Lee and Manuel Villegas. They have made the
ultimate sacrifice and I will Ride & Run for them as a Thank You.
Brad Stone
I have been riding
bikes regularly off and
on for the last 20 years
while competing on the
national level in BMX
races, mountain bike
racing, road biking, and
the occasional road
ride. I also enjoy racing
triathlons. I have seen
the articles on the event
each year and wished I
could have participated.
It looks like a great cause
and an awesome opportunity
to visit where
so much of the history of our great nation has been made.
Additional information on the event can be found at
RideandRuntoRemember.org. Donations to our team
can be made on the above website by searching for the
team under the name “Riverside Sheriffs’ Association”
or by any of the team members’ names. Donations can
also be mailed to Thin Blue Line Community Bike Rides,
901 E St., NW, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20004. Please
be sure to include the team’s name on your donation.
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