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2005-02-14

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Benaroya Research Institute Cycling Team goes Racing for Research

February 14, 2005 - Seattle, WA - The Benaroya Research Institute at

Virginia Mason (BRI) is proud to announce the second year sponsorship of the

Benaroya Research Institute Cycling Team for 2005. Founded in 2004, the

Benaroya Research Institute Cycling Team competes in major regional and

local cycling competitions in the Northwest.

"Our involvement with the team last year was very beneficial. They helped

generate great interest in our research efforts to discover the causes and

cures of autoimmune and genetic diseases. Our goal is to help patients with

conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, cancer and heart disease," said

Paula Brady, Director of Development and Public Affairs for BRI. "To be

involved with a team that touches the community with such drive and

determination is rewarding for all of us and everyone who benefits from our

research."

The team, lead by founder and team captain Russell Stevenson, finished the

2004 season as the Northwest's premier cycling team with 21 victories that

culminated in Stevenson's overall victory at the Mount Hood Cycling Classic.

"Our whole team took great pride in being associated, involved and supported

by the Benaroya Research Institute," said Stevenson. "We were more than just

a race team. It motivated everyone and brought the whole team together. Our

great results were definitely from teamwork and not just individual

efforts."

BRI is fueled by scientific collaboration, which is a similar commitment

necessary for a cycling racing team. Bike racing is a team effort, with each

member providing support, strategy and determination to carry the eventual

winner across the finish line. This type of "team collaboration" is exactly

how researchers at BRI employ a search for answers about diseases and their

origins.

Both the BRI Cycling Team and the BRI research team embody the highest level

of dedication to their cause--sharing it though community involvement and

education, as well as a desire to usher the power of BRI's research to as

many people as possible.

In addition to racing a full Northwest competition schedule, the BRI Cycling

Team will attend special events for the public associated with Benaroya

Research Institute. These include the Tour de Cure American Diabetes

Association Ride, the Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at SEAFAIR, the

Virginia Mason Team Medicine Marathon at SEAFAIR and BRI's Illuminations

fund-raising event.

"Last year the team represented BRI at the American Diabetes Association

Tour de Cure Ride. They made it a priority to help support BRI and our

partners in community events. A team ride was auctioned at our Illuminations

fund-raising event for $5000, which went directly to fund research. While

the team's primary focus is racing, their support of our community programs

is a very special element of our partnership. The year 2005 will be an

opportunity to build on the momentum of last year," said Brady.

Also strengthening Benaroya Research Institute Cycling Team in 2005 and

beyond is the addition of team manager David Visintainer of Seattle. A

cycling enthusiast and racer since 1984, Visintainer is the founder and

owner of <http://www.bikecafe.net/> BikeCafe.net, bringing a strong

business background to the team. Combined with Russell Stevenson's

experience in pro cycling, the two partners are approaching the management,

development and promotion of cycling with a fresh look in the Northwest.

About Benaroya Research Institute

Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason (BRI) is dedicated to

discovering the causes and cures of autoimmune and genetic diseases. Such

research benefits patients with conditions such as diabetes, arthritis,

cancer and heart disease. <http://www.benaroyaresearch.org/>

www.benaroyaresearch.org

About CNC Sports

The Benaroya Research Institute Cycling Team is managed by CNC Sports.

Follow the Team at <http://www.bricyclingteam.com/> www.bricyclingteam.com

Contact: Kim Davis

 206-341-1651

 <mailto:kim.d-@vmmc.org>

kim.d-@vmmc.org



 David Visintainer

 Team Manager

 206-295-6056

<mailto:in-@bricyclingteam.com> in-@bricyclingteam.com

<mailto:le-@cerconeandbrown.com>

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Research Institute at Virginia Mason (BRI) is proud to announce the second year

sponsorship of the Benaroya Research Institute Cycling Team for 2005. Founded in

2004, the Benaroya Research Institute Cycling Team competes in major regional

and local cycling competitions in the Northwest.<o:p></o:p>

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"Our

involvement with the team last year was very beneficial. They helped generate great interest in

our research efforts to discover the causes and cures of autoimmune and genetic

diseases. Our goal is to help

patients with conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, cancer and heart disease,"

said Paula Brady, Director of Development and Public Affairs for BRI. "To be

involved with a team that touches the community with such drive and

determination is rewarding for all of us and everyone who benefits from our

research."<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

The team, lead by founder and team

captain Russell Stevenson, finished the 2004 season as the Northwest’s premier

cycling team with 21 victories that culminated in Stevenson’s overall victory at

the Mount Hood Cycling Classic.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

“Our whole team took great pride

in being associated, involved and supported by the Benaroya Research Institute,”

said Stevenson. “We were more than just a race team. It motivated everyone and brought the

whole team together. Our great results were definitely from teamwork and not

just individual efforts.”

<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

BRI is fueled by scientific

collaboration, which is a similar commitment necessary for a cycling racing

team. Bike racing is a team effort, with each member providing support, strategy

and determination to carry the eventual winner across the finish line. This type

of “team collaboration” is exactly how researchers at BRI employ a search for

answers about diseases and their origins.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Both the BRI Cycling Team and the

BRI research team embody the highest level of dedication to their cause--sharing

it though community involvement and education, as well as a desire to usher the

power of BRI’s research to as many people as possible.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

In addition to racing a full

Northwest competition schedule, the BRI Cycling Team will attend special events

for the public associated with Benaroya Research Institute. These include the

Tour de Cure American Diabetes Association Ride, the Benaroya Research Institute

Triathlon at SEAFAIR, the Virginia Mason Team Medicine Marathon at SEAFAIR and

BRI’s Illuminations fund-raising event. <o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

“Last year the team represented

BRI at the American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure Ride. They made it a priority to help support

BRI and our partners in community events. A team ride was auctioned at our

Illuminations fund-raising event for $5000, which went directly to fund

research. While the team’s primary focus is racing, their support of our

community programs is a very special element of our partnership. The year 2005

will be an opportunity to build on the momentum of last year,” said

Brady.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Also strengthening Benaroya

Research Institute Cycling Team in 2005 and beyond is the addition of team

manager David Visintainer of <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place

w:st="on">Seattle</st1:place></st1:City>. A cycling enthusiast and racer since

1984, Visintainer is the founder and owner of <A

href="http://www.bikecafe.net/">BikeCafe.net</A>,

bringing a strong business background to the team. Combined with Russell

Stevenson’s experience in pro cycling, the two partners are approaching the

management, development and promotion of cycling with a fresh look in the

Northwest.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

About Benaroya Research

Institute<o:p></o:p>

Benaroya Research Institute at

Virginia Mason (BRI) is dedicated to discovering the causes and cures of

autoimmune and genetic diseases. Such research benefits patients with conditions

such as diabetes, arthritis, cancer and heart disease. <A

href="http://www.benaroyaresearch.org/">www.benaroyaresearch.org</A> <o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

About CNC

Sports<o:p></o:p>

The Benaroya Research Institute

Cycling Team is managed by CNC Sports. Follow the Team at <A

href="http://www.bricyclingteam.com/">www.bricyclingteam.com</A> 

 

Contact:



Kim Davis



 

206-341-1651

 

<A href="mailto:kim.d-@vmmc.org">kim.d-@vmmc.org</A> 





 David

Visintainer

 

Team Manager

 

206-295-6056



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