A little over two years ago, our family learned that one of Ezra's closest friends, Will Young, had been diagnosed with brain cancer. Over the ensuing months, we watched as glioblastoma stole Will from his family and friends. Ezra and Will met through the BJC bike team the summer Will's family moved to town and hit it off immediately. In the too-short time we knew him, Will inspired us with his humor, intelligence, musical gifts and zest for life. He died at age 15, leaving a wound that will always be tender for us.
Our family is joining Team Scouts for Will in riding the 68-mile Morning Thunder loop of the B Strong Ride to celebrate Will's remarkable life. We will raise money to help fund a complete year of cancer care at the Boulder Community Health Center for Integrative Cancer Care, with a special emphasis for the money this team raises to support pediatric cancer treatment.
Founded in 2011, B Strong Ride has been an outstanding success:
· Over 10,000 riders
· Over $4.5 million raised
It's a tough ride - almost 70 miles, including 30 miles of climbing - but as I train, I remind myself that Will did so many harder things over the course of his treatment, all with maturity and grace. With your support, we ride for Will and for the hope to help make the hardest things a little easier other kids in the Boulder community.
From the bottom of our hearts, thanks.
Love,
Corinna, Will and Ezra
B Strong Ride
B Strong Ride is a bicycle event that celebrates cancer survivorship and funds a complete year of cancer care at the Boulder Community Health Center for Integrative Cancer Care.
These organizations have deep personal impacts on people whose lives are impacted by cancer. Supporting them moves our riders and sponsors to super human efforts.
Founded in 2011, B Strong Ride has been an outstanding success:
- Over 10,000 riders
- Over $4.5 million raised
B Strong is for:
- Cyclists of all ages and abilities
- Not just cyclists. B Strong is a family event with outstanding food and entertainment throughout the day. During and after the ride, Celestial Seasonings will be open for tours and tastings.
B Strong Ride funds a complete year of cancer care at the Boulder Community Health Center for Integrative Care and other local cancer charities.
These organizations have deep personal impacts on people whose lives are impacted by cancer. Supporting them moves our riders and sponsors to superhuman efforts.
Founded in 2011, B Strong Ride has been an outstanding success:
- Over $4.5 million raised
- Over 10,000 riders
Boulder Community Health Center for Integrative Care (CIC) provides a wide range of services integrated with conventional cancer care that are clinically demonstrated to improve patients’ outcomes by enhancing wound healing, shortening hospital stays, and reducing pain medication needs, as well as lowering patient stress and anxiety.
CIC provides evidence-based care by certified and licensed practitioners for current cancer patients and cancer survivors, as well as their family members and caregivers, including:
- Acupuncture
- Manual Lymph Drainage
- Massage Therapy and Reflexology
- Reiki and Healing Touch Massage
- Wellness & Integrative Care Consultation