On June 14th, I will be pedaling my way through the pioneer valley in honor of Paul Briggs to raise money for Bikes Fight Cancer. 100% of rider-raised funds will support valuable cancer care services to patients, families and caregivers, as well as funding hospitals focused on advancing cancer research.
My younger brother, Paul, was recently diagnosed with stage 2 tonsil and tongue cancer (January, 2025) and had a golf-ball sized tumor and some lymph nodes removed. He is currently doing a seven-week course of radiation and chemotherapy. Our hope is that by the time I ride (with my husband Scott and our son Stone), Paul will be continuing to regain his strength, and that swallowing will not be so difficult and painful.
It is a scary road and I am grateful to have this supportive community to bike with to help raise money and awareness to combat this frightening disease.
It is also a great ride to start our bike training for the summer- an excellent incentive to push hard for 50 miles for all the cancer patients out there fighting to beat this disease.
LOVE BIKES. HATE CANCER.
BIKES FIGHT CANCER
Love Bikes? Hate Cancer? This is the ride for you!
Overview:
Bikes Fight Cancer Charity Ride, Powered by Valley Solar is an exciting FUNdraising bike ride in Western Mass, where every pedal contributes to funding organizations providing cancer care and services. Choose your ride with 25-mile and 50-mile routes traversing the picturesque Pioneer Valley and along the Connecticut River. The 50-mile ride promises an extra thrill with rewarding views for riders. After the ride, enjoy post-event activities like a kids trail ride, awesome food trucks, and, of course, enjoy Tree House's exceptional beer. This is an unmissable event!
About Bikes Fight Cancer:
Bikes Fight Cancer Inc. is a Western Massachusetts 501(c)(3) that uses its love of bikes to lessen the burden of a cancer diagnosis for patients, families, and caregivers. Through athletic events like the Bikes Fight Cancer Charity Ride and the Bikes Fight Cancer PMC Team, we aim to empower a community to participate, donate, and fundraise in the fight against cancer. Through these activities, Bikes Fight Cancer can provide funding to organizations offering valuable cancer care and services, as well as those advancing cancer research.
Mail In Donations:
Make checks payable to: Bikes Fight Cancer
Bikes Fight Cancer
255 Park St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Bikes Fight Cancer uses our love of bikes to raise funds for valuable cancer research, care and services to lessen the burden of a cancer diagnosis.
Through athletic events like our Bikes Fight Cancer Charity Ride, Powered by Valley Solar, we aim to empower a community to participate, donate, and fundraise in the fight against cancer.
Mail In Donations:
Make checks payable to: Bikes Fight Cancer
Bikes Fight Cancer
255 Park St.
Easthampton, MA 01027