'Divas' ride for breast cancer awareness
The Arizona Republic Newspaper
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/business/articles/0729buzz-bizbuzz0729.html
Jul. 29, 2006 12:00 AM
This is a story about breast cancer, divas and one long motorcycle trip.
Seven members of Divas For A Cure, a group of California women who ride Harley-Davidsons, took time off from their jobs and personal lives and set out on a 23-day ride across the country and back to raise awareness and money to fight breast cancer.
They blew into Phoenix (literally) during the nasty monsoon storm Wednesday night, then headed to a brief fund-raiser Thursday at Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davidson.
They stayed long enough to raise $1,500 before heading out to Albuquerque, accompanied by two members of the Gypsy Riders, a female biker group from Phoenix.
"We are honored to have these amazing women stop at our dealership on their way across country," said Buddy Stubbs, who has owned the Harley dealership for 40 years. "Twenty-three days on a bike is a labor of love and we are proud to aid their cause."
All of the Divas' members either have suffered from breast cancer or have had family members stricken by the disease. Two had to drop out before the ride to undergo chemotherapy treatments and surgery, and another faces surgery at the end of the trip.
Proceeds from the ride will fund health fairs and educational materials, wig donations for women enduring chemotherapy and mobile breast exams.
"It is critical to do what we can to educate our community in the early prevention and education of breast cancer," said Oakland resident Jan Emanuel, a breast cancer survivor and founder of Divas For A Cure.
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