One of the major charity events occurring in Austin is the Hill Country AIDs Ride to raise funds for the care of people living with HIV. Participants can tackle a 10, 17, 45, 65 or 100 mile course starting at Krause Springs. Many people volunteer to assist in the running of the ride and to offer help to these wonderful people. One of those activites is to man pit stops where riders can take a break and replenish their bodies and their spirits. Pit crew oversee both, creating outposts of outrageous and fun themes to provide support. Some of us from the Austin Costuming Guild joined forces with the Austin Gay and Lesbian Film Festival to man a pit crew. Our theme appropriately enough was superheroes since we were catering to true heroes. Our crew was well received and the Ride overall a great success raising over $600,000.

The previous description and all these wonderful images are brought to you by Frank Hui. Because of his devotion, I have nothing to add. --Robyn Sotherby

For information regarding this event, check out: the Hill Country AIDs Ride official site and the Austin Costumers Guild Yahoo Group

As Always... click on the image for a larger view...

All these heroes together	Bookends	Father and son
	Too cool for mere words
I think the kids	really appreciated	our efforts	And not just the kids
We were set up out at Muleshoe Bend. Terric place by the lake.		My favorite shot

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