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The Marin team has raised nearly $16,000. The ride is expected to raise a total of $11 million.

The AIDSRide is one of the highest-profile AIDS fund-raising events in the nation. The California ride will raise money for agencies in San Francisco and Los Angeles that provide urgent services to people with AIDS. For information, call (415) 479-2000.