Hi Folks. I'm a little late getting started with this, but I want to give it a go anyway. The "Alone But Together" Bike Ride is the COVID-19 version of the "Less Cancer" Ride. I lost my dad to cancer 18 years ago, and since then I've lost several friends and relatives--and counting. I'm sure many of you have lost loved ones too. I'm no scientist, so I can't help that way, but I can raise money for those who do research in cancer treatment and prevention. Hence the ride. I'm shooting for 64 miles. Not sure I'm in that kind of shape yet, but I'll give it a go. See below for more info on where your donations will go. Help if you can. If not, prayers will do.
Ride 15, 33, or 64 mileson June 6th or 7th.
“As a biking community, we are not letting COVID-19 interrupt the transformative work of Less Cancer. We are appealing to cyclists across the nation to join the virtual ride on June 6th and 7th. Please consider joining the ride and raising funds for this critical cause."
Team Less Cancer
Where Your Donation Goes?
Less Cancer develops educational tools to advance and secure public health addressing increased incidences of cancer.
Next Generation Choices Foundation (NGCF or Less Cancer), lesscancer.org, promotes a prevention paradigm for addressing this alarming trend and raises awareness of cancer prevention to make risk reduction and prevention a vital part of the cancer paradigm. This is a departure from previous treatment-focused approaches that talked about beating, conquering, or curing cancer. Many cancers are preventable by reducing risk factors, such as lead corrosion in water supply and infrastructure, use of tobacco products, ultraviolet light exposure, asbestos exposure, specific contaminants, and pollution sources, and promoting healthy lifestyle choices, such as diet, exercise, and nutrition.
See Less Cancer program at the University Virginia’s School of Medicine Continuing Medical School
https://med.virginia.edu/cme/cancerprevention/