Thank you so much for helping me ERRACE cancer! - I'm doing a 25-mile bike race.
It has been 10 years since my brother-in-law, Garry Sytsma, passed away after his battle with Cancer. He was a young 60-year-old! There is not a week that passes without me thinking about him and how blessed I am to be a healthy 68.
It was just over 20 years ago that our son Roy lost his 38-year-old mother, Tracy, to cancer - he was just 15.
Roughly 1 in 2 men (approx. 40-50%) and 1 in 3 women (approx. 39%) will develop cancer in their lifetime. I have never before created a fundraising page... however, I believe strongly that now, Medical Research with the help of AI, we can have a profound impact on Cancer - Donate what you can. Help ERRACE Cancer!
God Bless — Marc
ERRACE 2026~ Everyone Ride/Run Against Cancer Everyday
ERRACE—Everyone Ride/Run Against Cancer Everyday, is a one-day event that will held at the Avon Cancer Center on Saturday, July 11, 2026 and will include a 25, 50, or 100-mile bike ride, and a 5 km run/walk. The beneficiaries are the Hartford HealthCare Grey Cancer Institute. 2026 marks the 18th Year Anniversary for ERRACE!
The ERRACE organization was created by a group of professionals with common goals. Together we strive to raise the awareness of cancer, raise funds for cancer research and to inspire the community to be active and health conscious.
We bring together our expertise from multiple aspects of business management, healthcare, community work, fund-raising and athletic endeavors. We are excited to share a fun, safe and inspiring event with the community for years to come.
We thank you for participating in our event and raising funds to ERRACE cancer forever!
The ERRACE organization was created by a group of professionals with common goals. Together we strive to raise the awareness of cancer, raise funds for cancer research and to inspire the community to be active and health conscious.
We bring together our expertise from multiple aspects of business management, healthcare, community work, fund-raising and athletic endeavors. We are excited to share a fun, safe and inspiring event with the community for years to come.
Our Annual Event is one big family oriented All-Day party with tons of food from local businesses, entertainment & music, bounce house inflatables, ice cream, massage therapists, giveaways, wonderful people and camaraderie between particpants. We average around 800 participants each year and 2025 marks our 16th year.
We offer 100/50/25 mile fulley supported road rides, and a 5k run/walk. The road rides are in and around the Farmington Valley, up to Westfield (Stanley Park) & Granville MA, around lake Congamond, on some of the best routes in this area. The 5k run/walk is on the nearby Simsbury Rail Trail.