Hello and welcome to my fundraising page,
On October 6, 2024, I will take on the challenge of the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo bicycling event. This year, the event is featured in the Gran Fondo National Series and my participation will be featured on a national stage. I'm also riding in support of the Cancer Journeys Foundation
. IN FEB 23 I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH ADVANCED STAGE 4 PROSTATE CANCER. I UNDERWENT ROBOTIC PROSTATECTOMY IN APRIL 23. THE PROSPECTS FOR MY HEALTH ONGOING ARE MIXED. THE MESSAGE TO ALL MEN IS : GET YOUR PSA CHECKED FREQUENTLY AND PAY ATTENTON TO THE RATE OF CHANGE IN YOUR VALUES.
I CONTINUE TO RIDE AND SEEK EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO TELL MEN AND THEIR INFLUENCERS.. ..THAT ITS OF THE UPMOST IMPORTANCE TO PROACTIVELY MONITOR YOUR PROSTATE HEALTH.
YOUR MODEST DONATION ON MY BEHALF WILL HELP THE NATIONAL CANCER JOURNEYS FOUNDATION AND THE PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS PROJECT EXPAND THEIR EFFORTS TO ADVANCE MENS HEALTH. I INVITE YOU TO GO TO THEIR RESPECTIVE WEBSITES TO LEARN MORE. THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION. Jon
The Cancer Journeys Foundation’s mission is to provide the knowledge, support, and community that cancer survivors need to develop and implement cancer survivorship plans and cancer survivor journey maps. Highlights include:
Bicycling to Beat Cancer
The Cancer Journeys Foundation presents many opportunities to encourage and support a healthy and active lifestyle through cycling, including: "Your Ride Around the World," a 24,906.1-mile challenge; STRAVA King and Queen of the Mountains Competition; the CJF SPRINT Competition; and the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo cycling event.
The Prostate Cancer Awareness Project
Each year in the United States, approximately 240,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer - that's one man every 17 minutes. On average, 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. The good news is that research shows prostate cancer is very treatable, but only if it is discovered early, before it has metastasized. According to the American Cancer Society, survival rates are nearly 100-percent for men with prostate cancer that is found while it is still within the prostate gland or nearby areas.
The #1 way you can support my participation in the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo is by taking advantage of the Prostate Cancer Awareness Project's FREE ProstateTracker. Sign up for your free Prostate Tracker account or share this opportunity with the men in your life so you can benefit from screening and early detection.
You can increase your support by contributing to my fundraising efforts. Contributions will support the Cancer Journeys Foundation in its mission to spread the message of prevention, early detection, and survivorship support.
Thanks for your support and your encouragement as I take on this important challenge!