Made a thread for Cyclethon 2 and it was fun, so thought I would do it again this year!
Background:
In 2022, Connor aka CdawgVA along with Chris Broad aka Abroad in Japan, did a 500km 'Cyclethon' event on Twitch across Japan that they raised $319,857.87 for the Immune Deficiency Foundation.
And in 2023, they were back at it again for a 900km bike ride where they raised $555,171.00 for the Immune Deficiency Foundation again.
And now in 2024, the longest Cyclethon yet, going from 9 days all the way to 14 days!
About the Immune Deficiency Foundation
Whether you've been recently diagnosed, have been living with a primary immunodeficiency (PI) for years, or just think you might have a PI, we are here to help. While PI has no cure, there are lifesaving treatments available that can improve the quality of life for those affected by these rare, chronic conditions. Our programs are meant to connect, engage, and empower families to live longer, stronger, and healthier lives.
There are more than 450 types of PI that affect an estimated 500,000 people in the United States. On average, it takes 9-15 years to achieve a diagnosis. IDF programs help achieve an early and accurate diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and improved quality of life for all individuals.
Some interesting facts:
- Approximately 9 million Americans are immunocompromised.
- Approximately 30 million Americans have a rare disease.
- 70% - 90% of those with a PI don't even know they have one.
- Some PI diagnoses include common variable immune deficiency (CVID), severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), CGD, HLH, Hyper IgE syndrome, IgA deficiency, specific antibody deficiency, and XLA.
Iron Mouse is a well known Vtuber who has CVID and is who introduced Connor to the Immune Deficiency Foundation. Because of her condition, she is bed ridden and unable to leave her room, yet in spite of that she is an example of someone who has gotten tremendous help due the efforts of the Immune Deficiency Foundation and there are many more like her that rely on them to be able to continue to live their lives in the best possible way. If you've never watched Connor's streams before, she will likely be mentioned quite a few times and also be doing her own stream where she watches the Cyclethon herself.
Where in Japan are they biking to and from?
They are starting in city of Shimonoseki in the Yamaguchi Prefecture and biking all the way to Tokyo.
Guests
During the trip, various Guests will be joining them, for example: "American" Pete aka PremierTwo who joined on both previous trips, and also fellow TrashTaste Podcast members, Garnt and Joey, along with other guests that haven't been mentioned...
However, this is where we need to address the Elephant in the room. One of the guests (who will be there for 2 days IIRC), is PewDiePie who AFAIK remains quite the controversial figure to this day. I am not someone who paid much attention to him during the height of his popularity and even less so once they moved to Japan and only things I know about them these days in ancedotes from other content creators living in Japan who have done stuff with him.
Obviously, if you do not wish to watch the Cyclethon during those days that they are on the trip- that is perfectly understandable. We don't know what days it will be yet, but we will likely get a heads up prior to them showing up so people should have a heads up on when they want to dip out and when to return if they so wish.
Where to Watch:
You can watch it primarily on CdawgVA's Twitch Channel at these days on each day:
9 AM JST
5 PM PST
7 PM CST
8 PM EST
12 AM GMT
View: https://www.twitch.tv/cdawgva
Where to Donate
This is the donation page
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While it's possible to do it now, do note that they should have Text-To-Speech on during the Cycling so if you want to hear your Donation Message spoken to and potentially responded to during the stream, that is the time.
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Anyway, I'm really excited, honestly, these events have sort of been joining the GamesDoneQuick group of: "Super cozy events to watch".
Also originally I had the title say: "Pumping Iron to help the Mouse and others!" but then I realized the phrase: "Pumping Iron" specifically refers to lifting with weights and thus doesn't make sense lol