I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
This year marks my 10th ride in the nationwide Great Cycle Challenge—a commitment I make each year to raise money for the Children’s Cancer Research Fund. I set my mileage and financial goals, but reaching them is only possible with the help of donors and sponsors like you.
Why do I ride? Because this fight is personal. My youngest daughter’s kindergarten best friend—whose mom quickly became one of my dearest friends—was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia at just 6 years old. At the time, my family was still grieving the loss of my dad to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, so the pain of cancer was already close to home. Watching that little girl endure months of chemotherapy, and watching her mother’s strength and love carry her through, left a mark on me that has never faded.
That was nearly a decade ago. Today, I’m grateful to say my daughter’s friend is a healthy college junior. But far too many children don’t get that chance. Every year, thousands of young lives are cut short by cancer. Families are left with empty seats at the table, and memories instead of milestones.
This is why I ride. And this is why I’m asking—please, if you’re able, make a donation. Your support funds critical research that gives kids a fighting chance at life. Together, we can push back against this cruel disease and bring hope where it’s needed most.
Donate today. Ride with me in spirit. Help save lives.