Dear all,
I am Melissa Boyer, but I go by Missi, and I was diagnosed with fallopian tube/ovarian cancer last August while I was in training for the Tour of Litchfield Hills. My husband and I have been doing the tour for many years, and we have gotten other family members to join in on the fun, usually doing the 55-mile ride. Although it has been a long year for treatments, surgeries, and more treatments, I am hopeful that my cancer will soon be under control, but that is not what this fundraiser is about.
We are raising funds to help support the Cancer Care Fund of the Litchfield Hills, a resource of money and services for people going through treatment, so all they have to do is focus on their health and nothing else. The fund offers financial support, counseling, transportation, house cleaning, and food support. As a patient, it is a huge relief when you are offered to take advantage of all the resources; it gives a person peace of mind knowing there is help for you.
Please help our team raise money for this fund by making any donation that suits your budget. We appreciate the support and look forward to having a great day of fun with our family and all the wonderful people participating on August 4th.
Tour of the Litchfield Hills 2024
The Tour is a non-competitive 12, 30, 55, 75 and 100 mile bike ride through the scenic Litchfield Hills for riders of all abilities. For walkers and runners, the Tour also offers 2, 4 and 6 mile routes through downtown Torrington. This year's Tour will be held on Sunday, August 4th.
The Tour's mission is to bring together community resources with the common goal of raising funds to support the care, treatment, education and prevention of cancer for residents living, working, or receiving treatment for cancer in Northwest Connecticut. By donating funds to The Cancer Care Fund of the Litchfield Hills, Inc., we will have a positive effect locally, in the Northwest corner, as our friends and families battle the disease.
For information on the routes, elevations, lodging, and photos, please visit www.tourofthelitchfieldhills.com
The 21st annual Tour of the Litchfield Hills will be held on Sunday, August 4th. The Tour benefits The Cancer Care Fund of the Litchfield Hills, Inc. There are rides of 12 miles, 30 miles, 55 miles, 75 miles and 100 miles. All of the rides are on the scenic, though hilly, roads of Litchfield County. There are also walking and running routes of 1.2 miles, 4 miles and 8 miles. All routes start and end at Coe Park, Rt. 202, Torrington, Ct.
Numerous rest stops provide water and fruit. Sag wagons patrol all the routes. The registration fee is $50 if you register by July 24th; $55 f you register on or after July 25th. The registration fee includes a t-shirt and a free picnic at the end. All participants are urged to raise funds to benefits The Cancer Care Fund of the Litchfield Hills Inc.