Welcome...

Trail to a Cure, Inc. is a non-profit, grassroots organization dedicated to helping in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The organization works through fund-raising to support research into a cure for HIV/AIDS and services for to those living with HIV/AIDS in central Missouri, in addition to promoting education and awareness and inspiring others to get involved in the fight.

WE BLAZED THE TRAIL TO A CURE...

TTAC event promotion included a "red bike campaign" which featured non-functional bikes that were donated, painted red, and placed in various businesses and locations ahead of the Ride/Walk/Run event. (contributed photo)

Thank you for supporting the MAIN EVENT! 140 participants (including riders, runners, walkers, and volunteers) and more than 40 sponsors helped to make it a success!

TTAC event participants registered ahead of time or on-site at the Katy Trail trailhead in Rocheport. All participants received an event t-shirt and a "goody bag" featuring items donated by the event sponsors. (contributed photo)

The Trail to a Cure Bike Ride/Run/Walk Event on May 4, 2008 was a great success. Read about it and check out the video by Missourian journalists.

More than 40 TTAC volunteers helped with everything from event set-up to emceeing the festivities to designing the TTAC web site. (contributed photo)

EVENT PARTICIPANTS/VOLUNTEERS: We would appreciate your feedback. Click Here SOON to take our brief online survey.

Our event photos are now online for you to browse, download, or order prints.

TTAC event sponsors donated items that were awarded to winners of the "Silent Raffle" at the Post-Event Celebration at Les Bourgeois A-Frame Winery in Rocheport. (contributed photo)

All donations are tax deductible, and 100% of funds raised by participants will be passed along to Trail to Cure’s beneficiaries for the 2008 event: amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research, and Rain of Central Missouri. Please note: all aspects of this event are planned and administered by TTAC.

TTAC board chair, Liz Rettke, make announcements in between songs peformed by Artie's Univibe at the Post-Event Celebration. (contributed photo)

2008 Bike raffle winner: Angie Crump was the winner of the $500 2008 Raliegh trail bike provided by Trailside Cafe and Bike Shop. Congratulations, Angie!

TTAC event volunteers included the "Sweep Crew" -- three volunteers who rode the entire length of the route to ensure safety and also repaired several bicycles for event participants. (contributed photo)

TTAC event participants included teams such as "The Big Ligs," two of whom are pictured. (contributed photo)