Salt Lake City-cyclist and University Health Care IT employee [Archive]

Mntsnow

10-18-2006, 9:12 AM

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Peter Hoogenboom, a Salt Lake City-cyclist and University Health Care IT employee, is rolling back into town on Oct. 19, marking the end of a 10,000-mile bike tour across all 48 states in the continental U.S. Over the past seven months, Pete has been living out his dream while raising awareness about diabetes.

You’re invited to join the celebration and be at the finish line to welcome him home.

Thursday, Oct. 19
2 p.m.

Utah Diabetes Center
615 Arapeen Drive
SLC, UT

Wouldn't it be great for Pete to see the streets of Research Park lined with employees, friends & well-wishers welcoming him home? Please join us for this very special celebration.

Learn more about Pete’s amazing “Dream Tour” by visiting http://uuhsc.utah.edu/dreamtour/ . He’s kept a Web log with photos, statistics, a tour route and details on each of his stops which is found at http://www.thedreamtour.org/

Way To Go Peter!! We :salute: you

:welcome: Home!

Mntsnow

10-18-2006, 9:16 AM

From Peter's website here is some info about himself

About Peter Hoogenboom
Peter Hoogenboom is a bicyclist from Salt Lake City, Utah with 22 years of bicycling experience. In 1973, Peter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 14. After struggling with diabetes for ten years, Peter developed a winning strategy to live well with diabetes rather than fight against it.

Peter has always been active. In high school, he ran cross-country, played hockey, swam competitively, and played golf. In college, he earned a spot on the swim team (NCAA Division III). For the past 22 years, Peter has used exercise, especially bicycling, as a powerful tool against the complications of diabetes.

Peter is committed to completing The Dream Tour as a way to share his success in living well with diabetes through self-management and an active, healthy lifestyle. He feels that sharing his experiences in bicycling and dealing with diabetes can help inspire all people with diabetes towards better care of their diabetes.