Hi everyone … it’s that time of year again … I will be riding in the 5th annual Tour de Rhody …. This event is put on by our friend Dr. Tom Ollila who is a research oncologist. All the donations from this ride go straight to him and is group to help further their cancer research.
This year the ride hits a little closer to home. In the spring my father in law was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and is under the of Dr. Tom and his group.
This year I will be cutting my ride down to the 15miler because both Magy and Rye want to ride and help raise money to help their grampy.
Below is the link to donate … you can donate to our team or to a specific rider. Any donation is appreciated.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Natalie
Tour de Rhody #5
Tour de Rhody is a road and gravel cycling tour to support cancer research in Rhode Island. This year we will again start and finish at beautiful Salisbury Farm at 11 Peck Hill Rd. in Johnston, RI. The ride will take place on the morning of September 10, 2023, with a rolling start.
Rides range from around 15 miles on road or gravel to a full metric gravel century. There are pure road and mostly gravel (dirt roads that at time border on trail) routes. Routes can be challenging and the gravel routes explore historic areas around the Scituate Reservoir. These roads are closed to the public and the Providence Water Supply Board has graciously offered us one day access.
The ride supports the trials designed by the Brown University Oncology Group and the event itself is graciously hosted by the Lifespan Cancer Institute. These trials give patients access to groundbreaking new therapies and other new and emerging cancer treatments at various stages of diagnosis and across many cancer types.
In its first year in 2019, Tour de Rhody raised over $18,000. We continue to grow substantially each year with your support and by 2022 have raised over $400,000. Let's see where we can go from here!
Tour de Rhody has become a key fundraiser to support cancer research in Rhode Island. Since 2019, over $300,000 has been raised to support cancer clinical trials in Rhode Island designed through the Brown University Oncology Research Group. The Lifespan Cancer Institute graciously sponsors the event itself. Tour de Rhody supports investigator initiated trials, that is where physicians and researchers are the ones developing and designing the trials, that directly benefit Rhode Islanders. These trials lead to the discoveries advancing new cancer treatments and cures worldwide.