A Friend Indeed
Updated August 31, 2007
Angelo DiVincenzo and Alyson met in high school, graduated
together from Shelton High (Ct.) in 1991 and have remained
best friends since. Though they have moved around the
country, their friendship bond has remained rock solid.
When Angelo turned 30 four years ago, he challenged
himself to complete his first endurance event, a 600-mile
bicycle ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles to benefit
those with AIDS. Soon, competing in events for charity
provided him with an outlet to not only maintain an
excellent level of fitness, but also to help people
in need. Among those he has raised money for is the
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through their triathlons.
Two years ago, a rare disease known as scleroderma
hit very close to Angelo’s core. In 2005, after
about six months of tests, and seeing specialists, Alyson
was diagnosed with systemic sclerosis.
“This disease has been difficult on Alyson,”
said Angelo, who lives in Miami and when not training
works in real estate. “But we are all learning
as much as possible about scleroderma, trying to keep
positive.
“I am dedicated to spreading awareness and raising
money for scleroderma research in honor of Alyson. Just
knowing that all the funds go directly to the Foundation
for people in need keeps me focused on my training.”
Angelo has decided to do something he does best. Compete.
He will be participating in a 140-mile endurance event,
the Janus Charity Challenge, Nov. 3 in Panama City,
Fla. The race consists of a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile
bike ride, and to top it off a 26.2-mile marathon.
His goal is to raise $10,000. If he finishes in the
top five of the race, then Janus will donate additional
money to the charity. In the first five days since announcing
his intentions, Angelo has already raised more than
$8,000.
His hope is by getting the word out about his endeavors,
he can raise the additional funds and awareness to meet
his goal and help the Foundation and Alyson. If you
want more information on Angelo, click the link
http://januscharitychallenge.kintera.org/fl07/angelo.
A friend indeed.
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