November 22, 2004 – Dear Mountain Bike Team Member and Alumni. I hate hearing about student athletes not being able to participate in sport because they can’t afford it. I remember what it was like being a cash strapped student and it wasn’t fun.

As many of you may have known the UofT Mountain Bike Team had a fund raiser last week in its efforts to raise funds for the teams legacy fund. This fund is operated by the university and the proceeds go towards our team activities such as travel costs, awards and leadership.

Last year we were able to subsidize race fees for our members as part of our ongoing efforts to reduce the cost to our athletes as well as establish a student athlete mountain bike coaching certification program. Nearly $700 was raised at our fund raiser, but its short of our $1200 goal. If you think you, your parents, or perhaps even your workplace would like to make a tax deductible donation to the UofT Mountain Bike team we have arranged a process through the Faculty of Physical Education and Health for you to do this on-line. Easy steps to making an on-line donation to the team $20, $50, $100 – Every bit helps! Go to – https://www.donations.u toronto.ca/donate/GivingForm.asp 2) In the “gift information section” write “UofT Mountain Bike Team” in the “other” line Forward the link on to those who you think would like to support the team. The team thanks you for your support, David Wright Team Development