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Camas family takes part in bicycle race for diabetes

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Paige Maas, 10; Blake Bell, 11; and Makayla Buzzell, 11; rode 27 miles in the American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure fundraiser event July 26 at the Hillsboro Stadium. The three locals were Red Riders, bicycle riders with diabetes, and each raised $1,000 or more. Tour de Cure raised more than $400,000 for diabetes research, education and advocacy.

Ever since Blake Bell was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes five years ago, his family has banded together to support him.

On July 26, the Bell family — parents, Brad and Dana and brother, Nate — did just that, supporting 11-year-old Blake through their participation in the American Diabetes Association’s annual Tour de Cure fundraiser for the first time.

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