Cycling. Great Food and Wine. Good Friends and Family. Fantastic Causes. The Crush Challenge has it all. I am riding in memory of Norman deLeuze, my father-in-law and the founder of the deLeuze Family Foundation for a non-toxic cure for cancer. As many of you know, this partnership between ZD Wines and UC Davis medical center supports research led by Dr. Joseph Tuscano at the UC Davis Health – Comprehensive Cancer Center and the UC Davis Professorship. The other worthy recipient of funds raised from this event is the Napa Chapter of the Boys and Girls Club Teens Center.

Please join me in the supporting the Crush Challenge by either riding, attending the marketplace, donating or all three. Thank you for your support.

Cheers,

Natalie deLeuze

Crush Challenge, hosted by the deLeuze Family Charitable Foundation and ZD Wines, is an unparalleled event in the Napa Valley, bringing together people from all over the country to join us in supporting our beneficiaries. 

Experience the beauty of Napa Valley on a private cycling excursion (25- or 37-mile options) that will depart from Veterans Memorial Park in Yountville. Pass through vineyard-lined avenues, sharing the road with cycling pros and friends of Crush Challenge (previous pros: Freddie Rodriguez, Alison Tetrick, Alex Steida, Brent and Jamie Bookwalter, Levi Leipheimer, and Christian Vande Velde). Enjoy a “rest stop” at ZD Wines in Rutherford to imbibe in the barrel tasting and food bites.

Following the ride, indulge in the all-inclusive Food & Wine Marketplace with live music paired with delicious food and wine from Napa Valley restaurants and wineries to round out the afternoon.

Crush Challenge was established in 2014 as a way to showcase the best of Napa Valley while bringing awareness and funding to a select group of worthy charities.

We welcome you to join on August 26 to enjoy a harvest day in the beautiful Napa Valley while helping our deserving beneficiaries: UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Teen Center at Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley. 100% of our net proceeds will go to these charities.

The deLeuze Family Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization.

• Housley Family donated $500.00 October 6, 2021 ... "Thank you for raising money for a wonderful cause"
• Micki Hambro donated $500.00 September 21, 2021 ... "Go Natalie! What a great cause!"
• Ariana and Manuel bronstein donated $250.00 September 27, 2021 ... "Great Cause! Next time we will join you on the ride too :)"
• $100.00 in team donations from Zero Defects