[RAAM '07 - Patrick Autissier] Newsletter 05-22-07

In this newsletter, you’ll find:

1. 250 Miles in 14h30’
2. Treestar and Wheelworks new sponsors
3. A word from Pr. Robinson, ISAC President
4. Several documents have been added on the website

1. 250 Miles in 14h30’

A week ago, I did my last big ride, a 250 miles which was part of the Boston Brevet Series run by Tracey Ingle, treasurer of Athletes Racing for Charity. The route went to Meredith, NH, and back to Boston. There was a lot of rolling hills, and the weather was nearly perfect. I had very good legs until the end, and I was able to complete the brevet in 14h30’. That time gives me a lot of information, because 250 miles is the minimum amount of miles to ride everyday (per 24h) to finish RAAM in less than 12 days. In other word, once completely rested, I should be able to ride much more than 250 miles in a 24 hour period. Of course, I don’t know what will happen after day 5 – day 6 during RAAM, but at least this brevet has given the confidence that I need, and also tells me that I’m on target to finish RAAM.

2. Treestar and Wheelworks new sponsors

Treestar, the company that created FlowJo, one of the most popular scientific analysis program designed for flow cytometric data, has become one of my main sponsor. They were supporting me last year when we finished second place in a 4 man-team division. I’m very proud and honored that Treestar, like Axel Johnson, Coherent, ISAC and Spiz, continue their support over the years.

Wheelworks, one of the largest bike stores in the U.S, will provide me with most of the bikes equipment that I will need. In addition, they will do a complete maintenance of my 2 bikes in several days.

Remember that one of these bikes could be yours, IF you make a donation to either PIH or NLG.

3. A word from Pr. Robinson, ISAC President

Below is an email sent out to the Cytometry list on May 11^th, 2007

Colleagues:

Patrick Autissier is going to ride his bike across the USA to raise funds for those less fortunate than you or I.

ISAC is a proud sponsor of this effort. Several major companies should be sponsoring this and I hope you encourage your leadership to support Patrick - and I note that Coherent Lasers are already supporters. That's fantastic.

Patrick's ride will support Partners in Health.....I have absolutely no doubt that what Patrick is going to do at tremendous cost and frankly danger to himself is a humanitarian effort that we must support.

As ISAC president, I implore you to go to Patrick's website and make a donation. If you do, please note you are an ISAC member. Let’s make sure we as an organization support those that represent us....

You can donate at the bottom of the page

http://www.patrickautissier.org/index_files/Page806.htm

Paul Robinson

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J. Paul Robinson

SVM Professor of Cytomics

Professor of Immunopharmacology & Biomedical Engineering Director, Purdue University Cytometry Laboratories President, International Society for Analytical Cytology

4. Several documents have been added on the website
• Press Release
• Sponsorship proposal
• Flier (that you can post …..everywhere)

Best regards to all,

Patrick

www.patrickautissier.org