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National Team Rider
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
Hey! My name is Justin and I am a fourth year medical student at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. I was born and raised on the tough streets of a small town in rural Iowa and completed my undergraduate work at the University of Iowa. When I graduate this spring Ill be pursuing a career in the field of emergency medicine. I’ve been a biker for a quite a few years and it’s quite possible that I may have a borderline creepy obsession with Lance Armstrong.
Two things really drew me to become a part of the 2010 Ride for World Health: 1. I love to ride bikes 2. I think it sucks that ones ability to access health care is based on anything besides that basic need. Whether its discrimination based on economic factors, race, religion or just a lack of resources a lot of changes need to be made to correct this problem.
R4WH is such a powerful tool and I truly feel privileged to be a part of it. A lot of change can be brought about in 3700 miles by a group of motivated and passionate individuals. I know this change will not only occur in the lives of the people we will meet along the way but also have an impact on how I practice medicine for the rest of my career.
I can’t wait to hit the road this spring, I know it will be both a physical and emotional challenge but with the group of riders that has been assembled I’m confident it will be a huge success. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! |
