#Sky #photos- #ShareurArt

Massachusetts-A bike ride view….

Flying to the Bahamas…….above the clouds..

Massachusetts-Heavenly sky

Wicked cool looking sun on a very nice New England summer day….

Pink sky at night, sailors’ delight-MA

Trees framing the sunset….MA

Flight to Colorado…..

Sachem Bridge at twilight…..

This is Boston….looks tropical…nice blues…

Icon in the sky…Boston

Calm and tranquil…….

 

Photos taken by me with Cannon or iPhone. Enjoy the view….and don’t forget to slow down, look up, take a sigh of happiness, and see a fabulous sky…..

About #WorldTEAMSports Face of America-Photos, background and charity

For eleven years, thousands of Americans and riders from throughout the world have participated in the Face of America ride from World T.E.A.M. Sports. From its launch as a cross-country ride in the summer of 2000, through two years of serving as the official 9/11 commemorative ride from Ground Zero in New York to Washington, to the current Washington to Gettysburg route, the Face of America ride has brought together civilians, active duty military, first responders and adaptive veterans in an inclusive bicycle ride. This April 26 through 28, the Face of America bicycle ride returns.

This will be my 4th year cycling from the Pentagon near Washington, DC to the historic battlefields of Gettysburg, PA. This is a unique opportunity to honor America’s servicemen and women who have been wounded or injured, as they set and make new goals.  It is also a wonderful charity organization that helps disabled athletes like myself, succeed through athletics and challenges.  World TEAM Sports has changed my life for the better.

Created by World T.E.A.M Sports, the 2013 Face of America is not just a bike ride. It is an opportunity to share stories and build camaraderie with 500 participants while honoring America’s disabled veterans and the American spirit.  Please enjoy some photos that I took on my Cannon and iPhone in the Face of America 2012.  Please also donate to support our heroes and civilians who benefit greatly from the events that World TEAM Sports sponsors.

To support World TEAM Sports please click here:

Beautiful PA field…..

Cows were laying down, and yes, it rained….

The horses always come out to greet us….I love this farm….

A farm house…

Washington monument (from MD)

US Capital (from MD)

My bike, some flowers I picked, a fire truck and a great day……

This is AMERICA……..

To donate to World TEAM Sports click here:

#Tax Benefits of donating to the Pan Mass Challenge ( #PMC13 ) from a #Donor #Advised #Fund

Donate from a Donor Advised Fund to The Pan Mass Challenge

Hello. I am cycling the Pan Mass Challenge and am looking for donors and support.  A great way you can support this great charity, fight cancer and get tax benefit is outlined below. Please read and share this with friends and co-workers.  Sponsoring a PMC cyclist gets us all one pedal stroke closer to find that cure for cancer!

What is a donor advised fund?

A donor advised fund (DAF) is a type of giving program that allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to easily support your favorite charities. An increasingly popular charitable vehicle, DAFs are an excellent way to both simplify your charitable giving and facilitate your strategic philanthropic goals.

How does it work?

1. Establish your DAF by making an irrevocable, tax-deductible donation to a public charity that sponsors a DAF program
2. Advise the investment allocation of the donated assets (any investment growth is tax-free)
3. Recommend grants to qualified public charities of your choice

If I have a DAF, how do I use it to support a PMC rider?

1. Go to the links below, or to  www2.pmc.org/profile/GU0004
2. You can also go to www.pmc.org and enter “Gina Utegg”.
3. Enter the amount (in dollars) you would like to recommend in the “Amount:” field.
4. Click on the Designate this as a gift from a Donor Advised Fund “CONTINUE” button to proceed to the sponsoring organization’s website to complete yourDAF transaction.
5. The secure donation links below are for your donation convenience.

Click here to make $100 donation

Click here to make a $250 donation

Click here to make a $500 donation

Click here to make a $1,000 donation

Click here to enter any other amount to donate.

Every donation brings us closer by the mile.

Thank you

What are the main advantages of a donor advised fund?

• Simplicity – The DAF sponsor handles all record-keeping, disbursements, and tax receipts.
• Flexibility – Timing of your tax deduction can be separate from your charitable decision making.
• Tax-efficiency– Contributions are tax-deductible and any investment growth in the DAF is tax-free. It is also easy to donate long term appreciated securities, eliminating capital gains taxes and allowing you to support multiple charities from one block of stock.
• Family legacy – A DAF is a powerful way to build or continue a tradition of family philanthropy.
• No start-up costs – There is no cost to establish a donor advised fund. However, there are often minimum initial charitable contributions to establish the DAF (typically $5,000 or more).**
• No transaction fees – Once approved, 100% of your recommended grant goes to your qualified public charity of choice.**
• Privacy if desired – Donors may choose to be acknowledged or remain anonymous.

** Sponsoring organizations generally assess an administrative fee on the assets in a DAF. These fees vary by sponsoring organization.

How it works (Detail):

1. An individual or entity makes an irrevocable contribution to a sponsoring charitable organization to establish a donor advised fund. This person becomes a donor-advisor.
2. The sponsoring organization allocates the charitable contribution to the particular donor-advisor’s DAF. The donor-advisor has the opportunity to name the DAF (e.g. The John Doe Fund).
3. The donor-advisor retains advisory privileges over the investment allocation for the DAF. Since the assets in the DAF belong to the sponsoring organization, any investment growth is tax free. The investment options available vary by sponsoring organization.
4. The donor-advisor has advisory privileges over the disbursements made from the DAF. The disbursements are recommended by the donor-advisor, but must meet the grantmaking criteria of the sponsoring organization. Typically, disbursements may only be recommended to IRS-qualified public charities exclusively for charitable purposes.  Additionally, the donor may not receive any more than incidental benefits as a result of the disbursement.
5. Once the sponsoring organization approves the recommended disbursement, the grant is made to the qualified charitable organization.

Whom should I contact with questions regarding giving to the PMC through a DAF?

If you have questions about making a gift to the PMC through a DAF, please call us at 781-449-5300 or email panmass@pmc.org and mention that you would like the donation allocated to rider Gina Utegg.

Thank you!

Reasons to Ride and support the Pan Mass Challenge

This is a post to rally donations and support for the Pan Mass Challenge. 100% donations go directly to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute (Partners, Harvard Research, and to the many fine R&D and treatment centers in MA). It becomes better treatments, facilities and support for those with cancer.

The money also goes to solutions and cures for this evil disease. I am a cancer survivor. Many of my family and friends have been taken by cancer. I train, fund raise and am asking for donations so others will have a better future (some day cancer free even). I could use your donations and sponsorship.

If you could donate any amount to http://www.pmc.org/profiles/GU0004 that would be great. You see, I have raised approximately $2,000 of the $4,300, which is a great. I am cycling in August and need to get closer to the $4,300 to ride. Please support me and fight cancer through your donation.

If you have any friends or colleagues who you would like to share this with, please forward.

It’s time to take cancer on and FIGHT! We can make a difference and make the future better and brighter for our friends and family. It takes effort and money.

Your support and donations are appreciated.

Thanks,
Gina Utegg
Disabled-Cancer Survivor/PMC Cyclist
http://www.pmc.org/egift/GU0004

Relaxing #Nature #Photographs of #NewEngland…A #Bike Journey.. #arttherapy

Go, GO, GO…….  So many of us are always “on the go.” I am not afraid to say that I was a corporate soldier.  I spent long days, evenings, and my time working and not paying attention to, well, the simple beauty of nature.

Now, I am older, and “wiser”…Ok, at least older.  I do know, that I need to take care of myself.  I want to be around for my family and friends.  So, we at electronicBRAINedgement take time to enjoy what is important to us.  Quality of life is very important.  Are we busy? -of course-  However, there is a time for work, and a time to just stop and look around.   Check out some photos of this great world that we live in.

We love the great outdoors.  We also really enjoy the serenity and diversity of  New England.  Today, we share some of the simple and natural marvels of the universe.  It is amazing when you slow down and breathe, that you can see some really cool things.  So whether you’re chilling out, on the go, or stuck in the office, here is the gift of a dynamic world.

All photos  shown are our own.  They were shot with either a Nokia mobile phone, or Cannon Power Shot.

 

This is what I call, “On Top of The World…” Somewhere, Massachusetts..

It’s my secret thinking spot…..

This is my neighborhood…..I love to get lost in the trees and sky…..

 

 

 

We ride our bikes for health, and to enjoy life..

We also ride in memory/honor of people…

This is Kathleen’s ride….Beautiful…

 

 

 

This is for Greg….nature and outdoorsmen…..

 

On Danni’s ride, there was a crazy sun shower…

New England weather changes quickly…

New England is a fabulous and diverse place to live.  These are just some photos to showcase the pretty landscapes and sky.  We have all four seasons..sometimes in one day….and we love it….Most of these photos were taken while we were on bike rides.  It is one of our favorite group past times.  We get exercise and take in the sights.  We enjoy where we live……Hope you do too.

Slow down, escape, enjoy and breathe in the sights of New England.

 

 

Thank you,

ElectronicBRAINedgement and Gina Utegg

Survivor, advocate, cyclist, paratriathlon winner, Paul Mitchell Spirit Award recipient, fund-raiser…..

Pan Mass Challenge 2012-Fighting cancer one pedal stroke at a time https://www.pmc.org/egifts/GU0004

World T.E.A.M. Sports 2012-Cycling for soldiers and disability resources-Team WHO SAYS I CAN’T  goo.gl/QozIL

Philly LiveSTRONG Challenge 2012-CCC-Utegg’s fight cancer together  http://laf.livestrong.org/goto/HeckCancer

~Be the Change You Want To See In The World

 

 

#Pan-MassachusettsChallenge-a commitment to fight #cancer-My Story and Sponsors and donations needed

About the PMC

Today I’ve committed to raising money for cancer research by riding in the 2012 Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC). On the first weekend in August, I will join 5,500 cyclists in the PMC ride, an annual bike-a-thon that raises money for research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DCFI) in Boston.

My story is simple….We are family who has been touched by cancer and WE ARE FIGHTING BACK!

2009, I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer….Surgery, chemo, radiation and a NEW BEGINNING……….

I am 2-years out and count every day as a blessing….Cancer is scary, crappy, hurts people and has taken too many of our family and friends. So, we do the only thing we can…We MOVE ON, LIVE LIFE, and enjoy TIME! Through my cancer journey, I found that one of my favorite activities (besides talking hahhaha) is cycling….and I do A LOT of it…It makes me happier, healthier and is a chance for me and our family to make a difference in the war on cancer.

 

Riding the Pan-Mass Challenge has been a dream of mine and this year I am READY to commit my time and energy to training and reaching the fund raising minimums.

I need to be fit enough to complete the ride.  That is a feat in itself.  You see, I am approximately 2-years “cancer-free” and have cycled myself from obesity to being in my body mass index range.  I am proud of those facts.  My motivation has been to live longer, be a better person and to help others navigate through there cancer journey.  I like the Pan-Mass Challenge, because 100% of the donations go toward finding a cure for cancer.  A cure for any cancer is important, and there is a lot of progress. WE NEED MORE…..I am sick of cancer, what it has done to me, my family, and friends.  So, I will do the work and training to help anyone, in any way possible.  What I need is people like you to donate to, support and sponsor me.  Every dollar counts.  So, please either donate through this secure site….

The link at the end of this email will take you to my Pan-Mass Challenge Profile. This is my personal fundraising website. Join me in reaching this year’s goal. Last year’s gift to the Jimmy Fund of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute represented 100% of all donations, and brought the 32 year total to $338 million.

http://www.pmc.org/GU0004 or there are easy secure links below.  Thank you.

I hope I can count on your support

The PMC raises more money for charity than any other single event in the country, $338 million since 1980 and $35 million last year alone! This success is the result of a lot of people riding for, and caring about, a cure. And because every penny matters, 100 percent of your donation goes to DFCI.

I’ve made a personal commitment to ride and raise $4,300. So I hope you can help me achieve this significant goal.

Please donate to my PMC ride at one of the following links:

Click here to make $25 donation

Click here to make a $50 donation

Click here to make a $100 donation

Click here to make a $250 donation

Click here to make a $500 donation

Click here to make a $1,000 donation

Every donation brings us closer by the mile.

Thank you,
Gina Utegg

Breast Cancer Survivor, Disabling Motor Vehicle Accident Survivor, recumbent cyclist, paratriathlete, kick-butt mom, and proud Pan-Mass Challenge participant/fund raiser….

Your donation is tax deductible and 100% will go to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. If you prefer to write a check, please make it out to the PMC, The Jimmy Fund or Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and mail it to me directly, please email me at electronicbrainedgement@live.com .

If your employer has a matching gift program, ask your Human Resources department for a form, and follow the process for matches.

To learn more about the PMC, please visit pmc.org.

The PMC donates 100% of every rider-raised dollar to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund.

Founded in 1980, the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) is an annual bike-a-thon that today raises more money for charity than any other single event in the country.

@WorldTEAMSports 2012 Face of America Bike Ride #a11y #recumbent #handcycle #WhoSaysICant

On April 27-29, 2012, I will participate in an inspiring event honoring our nation’s wounded servicemen and women. You have a unique opportunity to help me celebrate their service to our nation. Let me tell you about it.

World T.E.A.M. Sports, a 25-year-old not-for profit organization, will host its 2012 Face of America Bike Ride. This two-day bike ride from the Pentagon at our Nation’s Capitol to the historic battlefields of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania will honor our military – injured, veterans and active duty — and the true American Spirit.

Like all World T.E.A.M. Sports events, the Face of America teams disabled and non-disabled athletes to provide inspiration to all Americans. Everybody, disabled or non-disabled, is encouraged to join as a participant in this wonderful event. If you can’t join me in participating, you can still show your support for our disabled servicemen and women by making a contribution. As a participant, I have agreed to raise funds through my ride. You can make a contribution to support me by clicking on the URL below. http://worldteamsports.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=1001477&lis=1&kntae1001477=3F208DF0C7964E039312678F74F04B97&supId=315433167 .  I am also a disabled rider who is committed to helping myself, my disability community and our country understand that disability is a term that is “fuzzy.”  Many of us gain so much from cycling (rode, mountain, recumbent, hand) or other positive outlets.  Together we can make a difference.

Thank you.

Gina Utegg

Disabled but ALIVE-Team Who Says I Can’t

Multiple TBI, Body/Brain trauma/CNS/Spinal Cord Injury/Breast Cancer Survivor, Inspirational speaker, ParaTriathlete, Athlete, and a Happy Lady!

electronicbrainedgement@live.com for questions regarding donations or equipment sponsorship.

There is no charge for any disabled servicemen or women. Your donation will be applied to paying their event costs, including accommodations, food, bikes and other expenses associated with the ride.

World T.E.A.M. Sports is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, so donations are tax deductible to the limit permitted by law. Thank you for supporting our military heroes, disabled children and adults, and empowering people in the disability community to challenge themselves through athletics.  Secure online donations are apreciated.  http://worldteamsports.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=1001477&lis=1&kntae1001477=3F208DF0C7964E039312678F74F04B97&supId=315433167  Thank you for your time….