Greg Trevino's Fundraising Page

Racing to Save Lives

On May 6, 2006, I will be cycling for a reason much more important than the personal challenge of completing The Shiner BASH. A 100-mile century bike ride in a single day.

As a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training® program, I have pledged to train on the behalf of Eve Brooks to help raise money for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma research and patient assistance programs. Eve is an 8 year old with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL), and she has been in remission for the past two years. I’m also riding in memory of my Aunt Elma Marie Trevino. Elma contracted Leukemia in 1970 and lost her battle 2 years later at the age of 9.

As you may or may not know, leukemia is the #1 disease killer of children and the leading fatal malignant disease of men and women under the age of 35. Although the cause of leukemia remains unknown, recently developed treatments and steady advances in research bring us closer to a cure every day.

These research advances were only achieved as a result of contributions made by companies, foundations and individuals. The Texas Gulf Coast Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has a goal of raising $1 million this year through Team In Training… won’t you help us meet this goal by sponsoring my efforts

My goal is to raise $(1600) by (March 27, 2006). Please donate!! In doing so, you will be supporting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s vital mission, which is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. With the generosity of people like you, there is every reason to believe that a cure for blood-related cancers is in sight!

All donations are 100% tax deductible.

If you prefer to donate by check, please make it payable to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and contact me at

scubapal68@aol.com for my mailing address.

Thank you for your consideration!!

Greg Trevino
281-235-6154
Scubapal68@aol.com

Training ride updates:

February 11. What a great day for a ride. The weather was a little bit on the cool side with temperatures starting in the high thirties. The goal of this ride was mainly an orientation ride, and a way for TNt riders to meet the rest of the team. I rode a total of 18 miles at Memorial Park with a break after every 5 to 6 miles. Next week will be my first road ride, and I'm looking forward to it.

February 18 My first road ride, and another great time was had even though the weather wasn't the best. Starting conditions were in the low forties, drizzly, and very windy. This was also my first experience riding on a major road (FM 1960), and it wasn't to bad or scary. This was a 25 mile ride, and I'm proud to say it was my longest single ride to date. The weather was not a major obstacle even though it's not that fun riding into a strong headwind. I am learning though that the "Wind is my friend."

February 25 My second road ride with TNTwent for 30 miles, and the weather was slightly better then last week. Temperatures started off at least 20 degrees warmer, and I didn't get hit by rain untill the last few miles of the ride. Winds were still stronger then I Iiked, but it'll pay off in the long run.

March 4 Today was a great day for a ride. It was sunny with starting temperatures in the high 50's or low 60's. I started the ride wearing a jacket, and I got rid of it ASAP!! Today's ride had us biking in Katy, Tx, and I rode for about 38 miles. Alot of the ride was in 10+ mph winds, and I handled it pretty good. Today I got to see how a paceline really helps in strong winds as I was able to maintain a much faster pace riding in a pace line vs tackling the wind on my own. I was a tired and sore camper at the end of the ride, and into the rest of the day. I will say though that even though I was tired and sore, it was nowhere as bad as last week.

More updates to come including pictures.