Cam McCaul Signing at Rye Airfield Tara Llanes Jam
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008
This weekend, (February 23rd) Saturday’s Tara Benefit Jam hosted at Rye Airfield in Rye, NH will feature a poster signing by Cam McCaul, Trek’s Freeride Phenom. With the purchase of each $3 signed poster, Trek will donate an additional $12. That means that for every poster purchased, Trek will donate $15 to the Tara Llanes Road to Recovery Fund.
“Tara’s injury struck a chord with me personally,†said Michael Browne, Trek’s MTB Brand Manager, “and I’ve been looking for a way to offer support. When Kyle Ebbett announced his efforts to organize the Tara Benefit Jam, Cam jumped on board. And when Cam told me about it, I knew Trek had to get behind it. This is just a great way to help out a fallen rider who needs every bit of support our community can offer.â€
“After so many years racing and competing, I just feel it’s my responsibility to organize this event,†says Ebbett, reflecting on why he decided to get riders together for the competition. “And I love Tara – she’s a super incredible person who’s respected everywhere. I hope for a ton of awareness, and I hope to raise a ton of money. And I know it will succeed, because who doesn’t like to watch Cam McCaul ride?â€
The event takes place on February 23rd. The competition starts at 9 pm, but poster sales will be happening prior. Anyone interested in attending can visit www.ryeairfield.com for more details.
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About Tara Llanes:
On Saturday September 1st 2007, the BMX and mountain biking worlds suffered a tremendous tragedy when Tara Llanes suffered a horrific crash. Following seven hours of surgery to the back and spinal cord, it was determined she had no feeling from the waist down. Now Tara needs the support of the cycling families she has cherished throughout her career. Her road through rehabilitation and recovery will be a long and expensive one. You can show Tara your love and support by making a donation to the Road to Recovery Fund through her website:
www.tarallanesroadtorecovery.com/
About Trek Bicycles:
Headquartered in Waterloo, Wisconsin, Trek Bicycle Corporation is a global leader in bicycle design and manufacturing. From the original hand-built steel touring frames introduced in 1976 to the revolutionary OCLV carbon fiber first introduced in 1992, Trek’s passion for innovation, quality, and performance leads the industry with next-generation technology and thinking. With an unprecedented eight Tour de France titles in the last nine years, six straight 24-hour World Solo Mountain Bike Championships, and countless other professional wins, Trek enjoys a rich tradition of victory in the world’s premier cycling events. Today, with a broad range of bicycles and cycling products under the Trek, Gary Fisher, LeMond, Bontrager, and Klein brand names, Trek continues to pursue new ways to bring the joy of cycling to all people. www.trekbikes.com
