[Kimberly]

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On June 1st, Michaela Cui and a team of riders will embark on a unique journey: a 3,000-mile bike trek to raise funds and awareness for Graves’ Disease! The team will kick off the ride in Anchorage, AK and will conclude 45 days later in San Francisco, CA.

Michaela, who graduates this May from the University of Colorado at Boulder, is a Graves’ patient herself – and a true inspiration to those of us who have battled this condition!

Visit the “Greater Than Graves’” web site to read Michaela’s blog, follow her progress, or donate to this amazing project:

http://www.greaterthangraves.com/

Read an article about Michaela in the Boulder, CO “Daily Camera”:

http://www.dailycamera.com/ci_17995727? … ost_viewed

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[Kimberly]

#1061953

Update: Today is the big day – the first leg of the “Greater Than Graves’” 3,000-Mile Bike Ride for Charity! The team will be traveling 75 miles from Anchorage, AK to Willow AK.

Michaela started off with a sore throat scare, which required a quick doctor’s visit. (Those of us who are on Anti-Thyroid Drugs can relate.) Fortunately, everything checked out OK.

To follow the riders in real time, read the team’s daily blog posts, or to donate to this project, visit http://www.greaterthangraves.com.

I’m not sure what the proper “good luck” phrase is for bike riders, so I’ll just say, “Bon Voyage!”

[Kimberly]

#1061954

The “Greater Than Graves’” team made the news this week in Fairbanks, AK!

The link below is to highlights from the entire news cast – there is a quick teaser at the beginning for the GTG ride, and then the main story starts at the 7:31 mark. A special shout-out to Michaela’s mom for “roughing it” for a great cause! ” title=”Very Happy” />

http://tvtv.com/Nightly-News–Tuesday– … h/10066885

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[Kimberly]

#1061955

The team has some amazing photos and stories posted from the last few days of their journey, including a close encounter with a 600-pound grizzly bear! (Supposedly just a "baby" by Alaska standards… ” title=”Wink” /> )

You can view the posts and photos here:

http://www.greaterthangraves.com/blog.html

[Kimberly]

#1061956

Congrats to the "Greater Than Graves’" Team for reaching the 1,000 mile mark. Only 2,000 more to go! ” title=”Very Happy” />

[Kimberly]

#1061957

The Greater Than Graves’ team has crossed into Northern California, and expects to reach San Francisco this Wednesday, July 20th! As they prepared for the last stage of their journey, Chris and Michaela did an interview with KCBY-TV 11’s Angela Lauren in Coos Bay / North Bend, OR:

http://www.kcby.com/news/local/125528043.html

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[Kimberly]

#1061958

Victory!!! The “Greater Than Graves’” team completed their 3,200-mile journey to raise awareness and funds for the Foundation by crossing the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco on Wednesday, 7/20. Thanks to all who made this epic journey possible, including Ben, Deb, Chris, and Dan — and especially to Michaela for proving that she is indeed “Greater Than Graves’”!

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View photos, videos and blog posts from the “Greater Than Graves’” team:
http://www.greaterthangraves.com/blog.html

View the photo album on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.222463551123117.47492.128552413847565&type=1

Michaela and Chris after crossing the Golden Gate Bridge:

[Kimberly]

#1061959

Here’s some additional footage from YouTube. (Note: you will need to use your browser’s "back" button to return to the bulletin board after viewing).

"Meet" the team – Chris, Ben, and organizer Michaela
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8-NsgrFGc0

The team in Haines, AK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUQG3qK-4b0

Redwood National Park
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cng4aE_0DsY

Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l25zxZr5YV4

[Kimberly]

#1061960

And a few more videos…
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View from the Support Vehicle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llsUrpIWZmY

Close encounters with local wildlife!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfvyld3cQDg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxZepEhx_ho

Winding through Vancouver, BC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MueMQVzkf24

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