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BIKES BEHIND BRAINS

By Amanda Pins Join Me

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Location

872 Shaver Drive NE, Cedars Rapids, Iowa 52402

Date and time

June 20, 2026 10:00 AM

why we ride...

On February 9th 2017 mom was only 65 and she lost her battle to this devastating disease.  She lived in a care center just 8 houses down from us and we visited her everyday.  Every day my heart just aches when I drive by the care center and don’t stop into check on her.  I remember the day we had to move her into assisted living, almost 10 years ago. It was so heart breaking, I remember lying in bed with her the first two nights until she fell asleep, she kept talking to herself saying "it's going to be ok." She told us she was going to be "the best Alzheimer's patient ever" and she definitely was. I so wish I could still remember our last conversation we had. Mom has had several ups and downs and I guess I just thought we would have another up, but unfortunately she had not been able to really talk since December 2013. We were blessed with a few words here and there but we knew she is still in there because she would give us the most sincere facial expressions and smiles. It just warmed my heart when she smiled. She absolutely loved it when her grandchildren visited.  The bond she had with her grandchildren was remarkable because the two youngest grandchildren never had an opportunity to truly bond with her in the traditional sense. Mom was wheelchair bound from January 2014 and was no longer able to feed herself. It is devastating how fast this disease can take your loved one away from you. It is not fair. We would greatly appreciate your support and we would be so thankful if you joined my team in honor of my mom.
This will be the 12th Annual BIKES BEHIND BRAINS event.  We hope to see you Saturday June 20th!!!
Together, we can show those facing Alzheimer's disease that they are not alone. Please make a donation today to help the Alzheimer's Association advance research and provide care and support to those facing the disease.

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Rip’s Bar And Grill

Jun 12, 2026

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Russ Nurre

Jun 12, 2026

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Chad Williams

Jun 12, 2026

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Strellner Financial Group

Jun 12, 2026

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Jun 12, 2026

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Jun 16, 2026

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Anonymous

May 23, 2026

So proud of all of you riding to rid us of this horrible disease!

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Jesse Weyant

May 31, 2026

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Jason Ott & Chris Way

Jun 13, 2026

$200

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Eric And Barb Lehman

Mar 15, 2026

Looking forward to another amazing ride.

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Kris And Sherry Killius

Apr 26, 2026

Can't wait for another fun ride!

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Dana Sjobakken

Apr 27, 2026

In memory of my dad, Duane Coonrod

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Chad + Stacey Regennitter

Apr 30, 2026

Love you so!

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Bill & Sara Hogan

May 02, 2026

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Nate And Shannon Schroeder

May 02, 2026

In honor of my father living with Alzheimers currently 💙

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Marty And Lori Weber

May 13, 2026

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Tara & Dan

May 13, 2026

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Brad And Sarah Mohwinkle

May 14, 2026

Always thinking of you and how you’ve turned your loss into helping others🩷

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Lana And Mark

May 16, 2026

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Laura Mccreery

May 22, 2026

Can’t wait to bike with you again!

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Julie And Taylor Pameticky

May 25, 2026

We’ll see you on the 20th!

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Dave Brimeyer

May 26, 2026

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Dan & Sharon Clark

May 27, 2026

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Anonymous

May 28, 2026

Dynamic Duo Package

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Scott Oberbroeckling/amanda Holtey

May 31, 2026

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Anonymous

Jun 05, 2026

Keep up the great work!

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Haley Stoll

Jun 06, 2026

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Brian And Melissa Fuhrmann

Jun 10, 2026

Love you! I'm so humbled by the work you do for the things and people you care for. I didn't know your dad, but I know he would be proud

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Gorsh

Jun 15, 2026

Don't need the shirts save that money in the donation. Wanted to still donate the Duo amount. I will be there to enjoy the ride. Thanks for all you work putting this together. Hopefully you have another great year of donations. This is something that has hit my family as well.

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Mike & Amy Vaske

Jun 17, 2026

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Dawn And Chris Joyner

Jun 17, 2026

$125

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Michael Morony

Apr 23, 2026

Thanks again for all the work you do for Awareness, Amanda!

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Dawn Burds

May 25, 2026

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Randy Novak

May 27, 2026

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Michael

May 29, 2026

$125

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Anonymous

May 31, 2026

This is my donation and for the Hero Package that we ordered for the Bikes for Brains. My husband Bill also plans to bike. We are friends of Sarah Gostonczik

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Ireland Deppe

Jun 10, 2026

Ireland is riding with her prestige friends

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Paul & Sarah

Jun 12, 2026

$100

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Tim & Angela English

Apr 27, 2026

$100

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Kennedy Folkedahl

May 21, 2026

Your passion is awesome. Your dad would be proud.

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Doug And Sue Burks

May 21, 2026

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Lisa Fulton

May 23, 2026

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Amy Mck

May 26, 2026

Love how you honor your sweet Dad and fight to find a cure. <3

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Jessica Manning

May 26, 2026

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Carisa Cross

May 26, 2026

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Max And Molly Knepper

May 27, 2026

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Sarah Bakula

May 30, 2026

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Steve Erickson

Jun 01, 2026

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Bob And Jean Hingtgen

Jun 01, 2026

$100

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Kelsey Kirk

Jun 02, 2026

So proud of you always!

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Patricia Edde

Jun 03, 2026

My mom had alzheimers also which is why I moved back here from California after I retired. She passed away only 1 month after I moved back but I was able to spend all of that time with her and she remembered who I was until 3 days before her passing. I am now having some problems with my own memory with 1 cat scan indicating alzheimers and another one plus a lumbar puncture showing negative for it. Who knows where this all will lead but I have to keep pursuing it. Good luck on your fundraiser.

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Jacki Splittorf

Jun 04, 2026

Love you with all my ❤️

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Robert And Alison Brumm

Jun 06, 2026

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Glen And Kris Jasper

Jun 07, 2026

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Eric And Carrie Kroymann

Jun 09, 2026

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Dale & Suzanne Felton

Jun 09, 2026

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Katie Johnson

Jun 10, 2026

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Anonymous

Jun 10, 2026

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Julie Fay

Jun 12, 2026

$100

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Shellie Obrien Perry

Jun 15, 2026

Great event! Riding for a friend with FTD.

$100

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Jim & Carol Borschel

Jun 15, 2026

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Robert James

Jun 15, 2026

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Cindy Sheets

Jun 15, 2026

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Garth C

Jun 15, 2026

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Wendy And Dave Downey

Jun 16, 2026

Thanks Amanda for all you did to help our family and the many other families caring for parents or loved one’s with Alzheimer’s. You make a difference in people’s lives everyday!!

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Karla And Dave Zahradnik

Jun 16, 2026

Such a wonderful event to honor your mommy., love being a part of it

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Big Grove

Jun 16, 2026

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Patrick Adam & Lori Vandeventer

Jun 17, 2026

Enjoy this every year and the difference it makes.

$100

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Alice Roling

Jun 17, 2026

You are an Angel 💕❤️🦋

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Nick & Lindsey Leo

Jun 17, 2026

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Robyn & Ruker

Jun 17, 2026

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Jeremy & Jessica Hultquist

Jun 17, 2026

For Dugout! 🚲

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Jen And Tony Rosenberg

Jun 03, 2026

My husband and I are planning to ride! We are friends with Sarah Gostonczik!

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Bridget Schroeder

Jun 09, 2026

I pray someday but probably not in my lifetime they find a cure for Alzheimer’s/ Lewy body dementia. No one in my family has had Alzheimer’s. But two of my family had dementia.

$50

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Amanda Pins

Feb 16, 2026

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Kathleen Gauthier

Apr 17, 2026

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Tim And Mary Showalter

Apr 24, 2026

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Gina Randklev

Apr 27, 2026

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Ruth Ann Frazier

May 21, 2026

Thinking of you and your dedication to this event.

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Emily

May 21, 2026

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Steve Dickes

May 22, 2026

You are a rockstar!

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May 25, 2026

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May 26, 2026

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Jen Sime

Jun 01, 2026

Thank you for all you do to make it easier for others!

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Shelly Wehr

Jun 02, 2026

Thanks for all you do for the cause!❤️

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Chris And Jen Burkart

Jun 02, 2026

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Angie Klein

Jun 03, 2026

See you there!

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Anonymous

Jun 04, 2026

Good luck with the event! We will be out of town but have loved this event and your raising of funds and awareness!

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Dinah Gomez

Jun 06, 2026

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Terri Cohen

Jun 09, 2026

honored to honor you and your dad.

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Justin Gates

Jun 10, 2026

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Sarah Gates

Jun 10, 2026

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Captain Kirk

Jun 11, 2026

I'm in town this year! And bringing a couple new riders

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Brent Fillenworth

Jun 12, 2026

Bikes behind brains

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Scott Maiers

Jun 12, 2026

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The Morrissey Family

Jun 13, 2026

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Jack Delaney

Jun 14, 2026

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Kyla Stark

Jun 15, 2026

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