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Fundraising bicyclist is Las Vegas-bound
Published 12:00 am PDT Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Story appeared in METRO section, Page B2
SACRAMENTO – A year after Kyle Bryant rode his bike 2,400 miles to Memphis, Tenn., to raise money and awareness for the deadly disease he has, the Sacramento environmental engineer is at it again.
Bryant and 40 others left the Capitol on Saturday, headed for Las Vegas. Bryant already has received $70,000 in pledges toward research on Friedrich's ataxia (FA), a disease that causes progressive damage to the nervous system and leads to loss of muscle control.
Bryant, 26, became a hero in the FA community with his trip to Memphis, fighting through severe knee pain to arrive in time for the annual FA national convention.
"It makes me feel like I have a purpose in life. I know what I'm here for," Bryant said.
The 600-plus mile trip is expected to take 13 days. Though 40 riders are starting in Sacramento, several will only ride the first couple of days. Because of balance and muscle control issues, Bryant rides a three-wheel recumbent bike.
For information or to make a donation, visit www.firstgiving.com/rideataxia.
– Blair Anthony Robertson
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