Norman deLeuze, a 70 year old rocket scientist turned wine maker presented to my clinic with advanced stage mantle cell lymphoma. As with other major universities, I offered him standard chemotherapy. Norman refused stating “I know there is something better and less toxic”. I supported Norman’s quest for discovering novel, less toxic therapies. After relentless progression of his lymphoma, it suddenly began to shrink. He was taking a naturoceutical, discovered in Hungary.
As a traditional oncologist and immunologist, my research focused on traditional immune based therapies. In 2007, Norman lost his battle with lymphoma however with the continued support of the deLeuze family my research expanded to include these natural substances. Thirteen years later, after multiple publications and a patent, we are poised to translate these new discoveries into human patients. Norman taught me to think “outside the box”, and for this I will be eternally grateful. To continue this promising research we need your help!
Come ride, eat, and drink great wine with us at the Crush Challenge. If you cannot make it and you have the ability to make a contribution to Team Lymphomaniacs instead, it would be very much appreciated. No donation is too small.
Hope to see you there
Joe Tuscano
deLeuze Endowed Professor of Medicine
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
The Crush Challenge was established in 2014 as a way to showcase the best of the Napa Valley while bringing awareness and funding to a select group of worthy charity efforts. Whether you join us for one of our incredible food and wine events, the private ride, or perhaps the entire weekend, we are excited to see you at the 4th Annual Crush Challenge, hosted by ZD Wines.
We welcome you to join our acclaimed chefs, celebrity guests and professional cyclists past and present October 13-15, 2017 to enjoy a harvest weekend in the beautiful Napa Valley while helping our deserving beneficiaries: The deLeuze Family Endowed Professorship for the Non-Toxic Cure for Lymphoma, The Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson's and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Napa Valley. 100% of our net proceeds will go to these charities.
The 4th Annual Crush Challenge - May 12th 2018
THE BEST WAY TO SEE NAPA VALLEY...
Experience the beauty of Napa Valley on a private cycling excursion (27 or 38 mile options) that will depart from the Veterans Home of California, located on the hill above the Napa Valley's dining mecca, Yountville. Take the wheel of our hosts as you pass through vineyard lined avenues sharing the road with the friends of The Crush Challenge, which has previously included cycling pros past and present Alex Steida, Freddie Rodriguez, Alison Tetrick, Bob Roll, Chris Carmichael, Brent & Jamie Bookwalter, Levi Leipheimer, and Christian Vande Velde to name a few. Complete ride support will be provided by SRAM & Napa River Velo, as well as a unique stop-over ('rest stop') at the ZD Rutherford Estate. Following the ride, indulge in The Food & Wine Marketplace! Participants share their stories of the "Crush" as post-ride entertainment paired with delicious food and wine from many Napa Valley Restaurants and Wineries will round out the afternoon.
RIDE WITH TEAM 7-ELEVEN AT THE 2018 CRUSH CHALLENGE...
New and exciting for 2018! The Crush Challenge is proud to announce that former professional cyclists and members of the venerated Team 7-Eleven that first brought the USA to the Tour de France will be joining us for our private ride, where they will be riding in support of their teammate Davis Phinney and his foundation for Parkinson's. This is your opportunity to catch the wheel (and a story or two) from the athletes that traveled the world in pursuit of yellow and pink jerseys, medals and glory on the cobblestones of the classics.
The Crush Challenge was established in 2014 as a way to showcase the best of the Napa Valley while bringing awareness and funding to a select group of worthy charity efforts. Whether you join us for one of our incredible food and wine events, the private ride, or perhaps the entire weekend, we are excited to see you at the 4th Annual Crush Challenge, hosted by ZD Wines.
We welcome you to join our acclaimed chefs, celebrity guests and professional cyclists past and present October 13-15, 2017 to enjoy a harvest weekend in the beautiful Napa Valley while helping our deserving beneficiaries: The deLeuze Family Endowed Professorship for the Non-Toxic Cure for Lymphoma, The Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson's and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Napa Valley. 100% of our net proceeds will go to these charities.