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| Believe Tyler |
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| Tyler has four goals and dreams in life: to reach the podium, to win a Gold Medal, to cure MS and to change the face of US Cycling.
He did not achieve his goal to reach the podium in the 2004 Tour de France due to a severe injury to his back. He left the Tour and as Tyler does, he immediately set off in pursuit of his next goal – the Gold Medal.
On August 18th, Tyler won the Gold Medal in the Men’s Time Trial in Athens with a time of 57’ 11”. It was a dream come true. He had worked all his life to reach that moment, never stopping and always pushing himself further.
And in the fight against MS, he pushed himself further and again, went above and beyond. In January 2004, he started the Tyler Hamilton Foundation as a vehicle to increase funding towards the eradication of this devastating disease.
But Tyler still needed to do more to improve and enhance US Cycling by providing opportunities and guidance to youth cyclists. As Tyler has demonstrated over and over again, he fights hard for what he believes in and he continually gives back. He tenaciously pursues his goals, despite every obstacle he encounters. His goals are not selfish but encompass the well being of thousands. He has made a difference in the lives of so many individuals across the United States.
But in September, Tyler Hamilton, an icon in the sport of cycling and the hero to many, was accused of doping. His life was literally turned around in a matter of minutes. His career is in jeopardy and his impeccable reputation tarnished. In the short time that followed the accusation, Tyler won his Gold Medal for a second time but there is still a long, hard battle in the fight to defend his innocence to the UCI and WADA. This battle will take time, money and belief that Tyler was wrongly accused.
Across the world, individuals have stepped forward in support of Tyler. The support is overwhelming and an indication of the man Tyler Hamilton is – an honorable man and a fair and clean cyclist.
Believe Tyler. Support Tyler. And support his dream to change the face of US Cycling. Contributions to the Believe Tyler Campaign will help fund his defense and will help fund programs to educate junior cyclists on the dangers of doping and drugs. It is an important education, and perhaps the best method to ensure that the sport of professional cycling is a clean sport, and that achievements that are won, are won by hard work, dedication and pure athletic ability.
The challenge of Tyler’s integrity is the challenge of the integrity of all that know him. Help Tyler make it right again.
Believe Tyler.
If you prefer to send a contribution by mail, please send checks payable to Believe Tyler, PO 389, Upton, MA 01568
Please note that the Believe Tyler Campaign is not a part of the Tyler Hamilton Foundation. All funds remaining after Tyler defends his name will be contributed to THF to educate youth cyclists on the dangers of doping. Believe Tyler is not a 501 (c) 3 organization and your contributions are not tax deductible.
This web site has been set up in response to the volume of unsolicitied contributions being received and as a informational resource during this time and will continue as a resource of information for youth cyclists.
Believe Tyler is organized by his friends Chris Davenport and Deirdre Moynihan. Tyler and Haven Hamilton are fully aware of our efforts. The defense of Tyler will be paid for with personal funds by the Hamiltons and the funds from Believe Tyler will be used to fund the medical and scientific research needed to compliment his defense, as it is this information that will help educate the cyclists of tomorrow. |
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