A cycling fundraiser benefiting the Challenged Athletes Foundation will be hosted by the Orange County Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators (OC-ALA) on October 10, 2010 at 10 a.m. at Bill Barber Park in Irvine.

The charity ride is in honor of the late David Brezina, of Colorado, who served as the 1996-1997 National President of the Association of Legal Administrators. 

Brezina was involved in a tragic bicycling accident in 1996 resulting in quadriplegia. He continued to serve the 10,000-person association though he was facing significant health-related challenges.

“David Brezina’s dedication to the Association of Legal Administrators served as an inspiration to our entire organization.” Says Stacy Morrison, President of OC-ALA.

Participants in the “David Brezina Challenge” may choose from a five-mile “fun ride”, a 10-mile route, or a 30-mile route circling the Back Bay of Newport Beach. 

The cost to participate is $10 for children 12 and under and $15 for adults. 

The event is part of OC-ALA’s Community Challenge Weekend (CCW), a community service initiative that encourages community improvement. All proceeds from the event will go to the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

To register online or to donate to CAF, go to www.davidbrezinachallenge.kintera.org. Deadline to RSVP is October 8.

ABOUT THE ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL ADMINISTRATORS (OC-ALA): OC-ALA is a membership association that provides educational and networking opportunities to improve the quality and competency of legal administrators. OC-ALA has more than 145 members in the Orange County Area and the national chapter, the Association of Legal Administrators, consists of over 10,000 members. For more information, to join or to become a member, visit orangecountyala.org

ABOUT DAVID BREZINA: David Brezina served as the Association of Legal Administrators National President from 1996-1997. His career in legal administration spanned more than 20 years. In 1996, Mr. Brezina, of Denver, Colorado, was involved in a tragic bicycling accident resulting in paralysis and quadriplegia. Even as he fought this disability, he served his complete term as President. He passed away in 1999.

ABOUT CHALLENGED ATHLETES FOUNDATION: The Challenged Athletes Foundation believes that involvement in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence and enhances quality of life. For more information, visit http://www.challengedathletes.org