"Life is hard... You don't get through it alone...
And everybody has a story..." - Brian Reynolds
The Brian Reynolds Top Fundraiser Award
The Brian Reynolds Top Fundraiser Award is given to the Reach the Beach cyclist who raises the most money for the American Lung Association in Oregon. The award is named for Brian Reynolds who lost his 15 year battle with cancer in 2007. Brian was an avid cyclist and a tremendous Reach the Beach supporter.
About the Award
The recipient of the Brian Reynolds Top Fundraiser Award will receive:
* Pass to Cycle Oregon with Tent and Porter support
* The Brian Reynolds Top Fundraiser Award Plaque
* Bib Number 1 for the next year's Reach the Beach
* Entry to next year's Reach the Beach
About Brian Reynolds
Brian was diagnosed with a rare cancer (chondrosarcoma) over 15 years ago. There is no prescribed treatment for this type of cancer and just after Brian's first Reach the Beach century ride in 2001, he had a lung removed because the cancer had metastasized. Brian rode many more Reach the Beach century rides with only one lung. In a 2003 interview Brian reflected on the event. "My Reach the Beach ride was a tremendous personal achievement. I received a lot of good energy all the way around, between the support I was able to give the American Lung Association and the reminder of how precious every breath is." In 2007, he completed the ride on oxygen.
Brian was an inspiration to all who met him. Brian's friends, family and co-workers from Rejuvenation rode with him as a Team Sockets and Sprockets every year. Brian was also a tenacious fundraiser and was committed to helping others with lung disease by supporting the work of the Lung Association. For five years, Brian was the top individual fundraiser. He raised more than $32,000 for the American Lung Association in Oregon. Brian inspired his team mates to push themselves both with cycling and giving back to the community. Team Sockets and Sprockets raised nearly $45,000 as a part of Reach the Beach.
To learn more about Brian and his passion for cycling, please visit this website for an inspirational film with a lot of great cycling footage.
