Tour de Scottsdale

The Tour de Scottsdale isn’t just a ride, but a way to meet people and create a synergy for life and, well, a love for cycling.

It’s also about raising money and awareness for great causes. The Coalition for Radical Life Extension is one of them. In fact, it’s one of 20 or so non-profits participating in the event on Saturday at WestWorld in Scottsdale.

“Being active is an important part of my long-term physical and mental health. I rode in the 2019 Tour de Scottsdale and enjoyed the camaraderie of the riders at this well-organized event,” said Jean Weidmann, Business Development Coalition for Radical Life Extension. “It is special this year, riding to raise funds for my charity, the Coalition for Radical Life Extension, which produces www.raadfest.com.”

Jean Weidmann

She’ll be riding again in the event, after the Tour took a five-year hiatus. She’ll be the team’s lone rider but looks forward to having a number of members riding next year. She considers her a novice cyclist but is always “enjoys a new adventure.”

Having ridden in it before allows for a sense of knowing what to expect because it “is allowing me to combine my love for sports and the outdoors with a cause that is incredibly important to me,” she said. “As a supporter of radical life extension, I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to live a long, healthy life. This belief is strengthened by my experience at the Tour de Scottsdale, where I see firsthand the impact of combining my passion for cycling with fundraising efforts for the Coalition for Radical Life Extension. I'm excited to participate in this event and future events to continue supporting this important cause.”

The Coalition is committed to the advancement of super longevity They are committed to advancing the interests of all stakeholders in the super longevity ecosystem. They do this through public policy advocacy, education, awareness campaigns and community building. The Coalition is the presenter of RAADfest.com, the largest super longevity event in the world. They provide critical connection to our members and member organizations, enabling and accelerating collaboration between researchers, scientists, entrepreneurs, advocates and the general public.

Being part of Tour de Scottsdale allows the Coalition to raise awareness about their annual event www.RAADfest.com held Sept. -8, 2024 in Anaheim, CA. It’s the world's largest science event focused on anti-aging, age reversal and longevity for a general audience.

“Financial support means the world to us,” Weidmann said. “Whether it's $5, $50, or any amount that is contributed, every penny counts and will be greatly appreciated.”

To help visit Coalition for Radical Life Extension (tourdescottsdale.org)