On October 20, 2023 I was diagnosed with metastatic papillary thyroid carcinoma. Three days later I was at Mass General - a place that I now find comfort and call my second home. Since my diagnosis I've had over 30 lymph nodes removed, a hemithyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy, nerve dissection, numerous nasal endoscopies, and more. Soon I will begin radiation. The first round will be to kill the remaining thyroid and then ~2 months after I'll be treated with radioactive iodine. After that, only time will tell. From the onset my medical team emphasized the need to tackle this one step at a time. It's been a challenging but necessary lesson.
I am proud to be supporting and very hopefully pedaling my way through the pioneer valley to raise money for Bikes Fight Cancer. 100% of all rider raised funds will support valuable cancer care services to patients, families and caregivers as well as funding hospitals focused on advancing cancer research.
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.
Bikes Fight Cancer started in 2006 with 3 friends from Palmer, and has become a powerhouse group of fundraising athletes, raising over $1 million in support of cancer research and care. As a registered 501c3 organization, 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.