If you happened to be driving along Crabapple Road in Alpharetta, Georgia on October 17 and saw a motley band of ladies bundled up and huddling around a table full of apples and oranges, bananas and Gatorade, that would be us!  Or if you were driving through Ball Ground, Georgia (just Google map that one) and saw another band of ladies all bundled up around another table full of nourishing drinks and goodies, that would be us, too!  Yes, the ladies of Kate Aspen (and one brave Michael) were honored to staff the comfort stations for the 60 and 100 mile routes of the inaugural Tour de Pink Atlanta, benefitting the Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Young Survival Coalition.

Let me tell you, it was cold and windy and the weatherman really did say there might be snowflakes, but we met SO many fabulous riders who braved the elements to ride for a beautiful cause.

According to Atlanta Chapter Executive Director Courtney Bugler, the inaugural ride was an amazing success, with over 300 riders pre-registered (and more expected at race time).  And we were all in awe at the incredible job this group did with the logistics of a ride encompassing five different routes, four Georgia counties, and nine Metro Atlanta cities.  Can you imagine?

So cheers to all the volunteers and the riders and the survivors who came out for this incredible event!  We are so honored and privileged to work with you.

If you know a young women who is battling with the devastating effects of breast cancer, please send them to the YSC website, where they can find education, support, and strength beyond measure. 

Kate Aspen is honored and privileged to support the vital programs provided by The Young Survival Coalition through our In Favor of a Cure™ initiative.

And we’re tickled pink to participate in YSC’s Tour de Pink Atlanta, October 17, 2009. Join us!

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YSC Greater Metro Atlanta was formed at the end of 2000 by a 22-year old college student facing a breast cancer diagnosis. YSC Atlanta currently serves 11 counties in the Metro Atlanta area. We focus on education and outreach opportunities and provide peer-to-peer support for newly diagnosed young women. We also hold monthly social events for survivors and volunteer nights for anyone interested in getting involved. YSC Atlanta provides educational programs, support and long term survivorship planning for a young woman from the moment she is diagnosed throughout her life.

You might remember a while back I posted some information about YSC  International from Jenna Glazer.  You can click here to see it again if you’d like. 

So even if you aren’t in the Atlanta area to join us for the Tour de Pink Atlanta Bike Ride, but you know of a young woman who is facing breast cancer, do visit the YSC website for a chapter near you.  The support and educational programs are vital, educational and awesome.

To sign up for Tour de Pink Atlanta, click here.

To donate to Tour de Pink Atlanta, click here - even if you can’t be there to enjoy the comraderie and the ride.

Ride.  Support.  Inspire!

Thank you.