By: Wes Gelpi, 2018 Triangle Ride Team Coach

“My wife is T1D and has been since she was 12. I have always been amazed by her strength, and terrified/angered by the disease. Once we moved to Raleigh she found the local JDRF chapter and pushed us to do a ride. The ride was (here comes the cliche) life changing and very energizing for me. Once we completed Amelia Island I could not wait to become more involved. I decided to commit to being a ride coach for the La Crosse ride and signed up for the Tobacco Road half marathon. JDRF is a great organization trying to do amazing things that I am very excited to be a part of and help raise money and awareness.”