Hello to all of my family and friends.
I've signed up to participate in this year's ERRACE.org - 100 mile Bike Ride on July 11th. It will be my 16th. In addition to the July 11th event, it will be my 15th year of doing an SHT (Stupid Human Trick) fundraiser ride. My 2026 SHT will be held on Saturday May 30th. I will ride from my house in central CT to Brattleboro, VT and then turn around and head back home. I don't have a final route yet, but it should be somewhere between 210-230 miles. 95% of all funds raised for ERRACE.org goes to local programs that benefit patients and/or their caregivers. Over the years, the Helen and Harry Gray Cancer Center in Avon has been the major benefactor. As many of you know, I started doing the annual SHT 15 years ago to honor my sister in law Susan Feld, who had been battling cancer. Since her passing, I have done it in memory of her. In addition, I honor over 200 others by wearing a jersey bearing their names, most all provided by past donors of my rides. As I've said before, I will continue to do this as long as I physically can do it. Thank you to all who have supported me in the past, either by donating or your wonderful notes and messages.
To donate, please use this link:
https://www.Pledgereg.com/554572
I hope you'll consider making a donation of any amount to help me reach my fundraising goal of $5,000. You can learn more about this great event at http://errace.org.
Thanks so much for your support! Hugs and love to you all.
Rusty
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.