'Line of Sight' Ride Highlights
Macular Degeneration
In May, 2006, 20-year-old Californian Quinn Baumberger embarked on a solo
bicycle journey from the northern-most bicycle-accessible point in the Americas
to the southern-most point: that is, from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, to Terra Del
Fuego, Argentina. His goal is to raise $19,500 -- one dollar for every mile
he bikes -- for research on macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is
the leading cause of blindness in people over 55 years old, affecting more
than 10 million Americans.
Why Macular Degeneration?
Quinn has a personal connection to this disease, which struck his grandfather,
Joe, when he was in his sixties. This trip is a perfect opportunity for Quinn
to honor his grandfather and to help the millions of people affected by this
disease.
Why the Pan-American Highway?
The Pan-American offers a great deal of social, geographic and climatic diversity,
from the low desert to elevations of 15,000 feet, from reed houses on Lake
Titicaca to ocean-front weekend homes. "By way of bicycle," Quinn says, "it
offers a perfect opportunity to see the Americas without looking through
the window of a rental car or tour bus."
How can I follow Quinn's journey?
Visit the Line of Sight web site to read Quinn's blog and see his photographs:
www.lineofsightproject.com
What is Line of Sight?
Line of Sight is a non-profit web site established to raise money for research
on macular degeneration. All of Quinn's expenses are supported solely by
his own funds and the ride is undertaken on his own time. All donations received
through Line of Sight go directly to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation,
a 501(c)(3) non-profit, publicly supported organization, headquartered in
Northampton, Massachusetts. All contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible.
Visit www.macular.org to donate by check, MasterCard, VISA, AMEX or Discover.
Please designate your donation for the Line of Sight Project.
Source: American Macular Degeneration Foundation
CONTACT: American Macular Degeneration Foundation, +1-888-MACULAR
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