Cancer
Running For a Cure: the Dana Farber Marathon Challenge
Last April I drove down to Newton to cheer for some friends that were running the Boston Marathon. I expected it to be exciting and fun, but I didn’t expect to be overwhelmed with emotion and inspired to take on the challenge myself. As soon as I got home I looked up the BAA website [...]
Gracie’s Gear Supports Team Bear to Fight Childhood Cancer
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is coming up on October 11th and at least 70 of the expected 45,000 runners will be participating in support of a special cause. Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Inc. (BNPCFI) was founded in 1992 in memory of eight year old Barrett “Bear” Krupa, who passed away after a [...]
The Bourbon Chase Overnight Relay
There is nothing quite like the Bourbon Trail throughout the state of Kentucky in autumn. Rolling hills, vibrant bluegrass, horse farms and fall foliage make for a beautiful drive…or maybe a run? Of course! Who wouldn’t want to run on such a gorgeous course, and that’s one reason why The Bourbon Chase will take place [...]
2009 Bicycling for Ovarian Cancer Project
What can one man with a bike and a desire to honor his wife do over the course of 100 days? Raise one million dollars for ovarian cancer awareness and research!
I recently came across an amazing story of the ultimate love, respect and support which can be shared between husband and wife. It is a [...]
Outrun the Sun Race Against Melanoma
Outrun the Sun, Inc. is a non-profit organization devoted to building awareness, creating opportunities for education and raising research funds for melanoma and other skin cancers. By spreading the word about preventative measures through programs such as their Education/Outreach Awards they strive to reduce incidence rates of the disease. Their National Melanoma Research Scholar Program [...]
Current Economy Influences Charity Fitness Events and Related Fundraising
With the current state of the economy it is no surprise that the ability to donate to charity organizations is changing for many people. Regular participants and donators are being forced to either limit participation in events or the amount they give to the causes they believe in.
Last month a Boston Globe article reported [...]
Chicagoans to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer
It’s not an easy subject to discuss. I think the first time I heard about ovarian cancer was when Gilda Radner died of the disease in 1989 at the age of 42; her death raised awareness of the disease and the need for better ways to detect and treat it.
Six years later, the National Ovarian [...]
Pan Massachusetts Challenge
30th PMC Ride
The 30th Pan-Massachusetts Challenge ride takes place on August 1 & 2, 2009. Approximately 5,000 cyclists are expected to take part in the 2009 Pan-Massachusetts Challenge. Last year, the PMC Ride raised $35 million dollars, which was donated to the Jimmy Fund. The Jimmy Fund supports cancer research and care at Boston’s world-renowned [...]
2009 LIVESTRONG Challenge
An exciting event and an excellent way for you to support cancer awareness efforts may be coming to a city near you. The LIVESTRONG Challenge is a yearly occurrence and the signature fundraising event for the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
These events are full of fun and challenging activities that last the whole weekend. There are [...]
Cruising the Conejo
What
25th Annual Cruising the Conejo bike ride. Presented by the Conejo Valley Cyclists.
When
Saturday May 9th, 2009
Where
Thousand Oaks, California
Ride Options
There are six different ride options that cyclists can choose from at this event.
12 mile Whole Foods junior tour
21 mile scenic cruise
35 mile scenic cruise
62 mile challenging metric century
69 mile moderate metric century
103 mile full century
The full [...]
