Pedal the Cause

The other night as we sat down for dinner we talked with our boys about Pedal the Cause this weekend. With two extremely inquisitive 6 year olds, there are very few topics that do not get a million follow up questions. Zeke & Calvin questioned everything from the logistics of the weekend schedule to course lengths and the impact Pedal has made on cancer research. 

Then we landed on those questions that feel especially tough to reflect on but you know they’re coming…. Why do people we love have to get cancer? What is it like? Who do we know that has/had cancer? 

As we shared the stories of our family, friends, and neighbors and their courageous battles with cancer, one family story especially resonated with Zeke. With the sweetest bright eyed twinkle in his eye he gets when he’s excited to share one of his clever ideas, he exclaimed, “If Pedal the Cause was invented back then, then maybe he’d still be alive!” 

As difficult as it is to reflect on some dark times our family has faced because of cancer, in that moment, our son brought such a beautiful and hopeful inspiration as we approach this weekend. 

It really summed up the ultimate reason I ride…that with every bike ride, every year of Pedal, every dollar raised and every achievement in cancer research, that we are that much closer to living in a world without cancer. What an awesome future to keep working towards! 

If Zeke’s hope inspires you like it did me, I’d be grateful for your support in helping us get closer to that world. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a meaningful impact, helping to fund the research that can save lives. Together we have the power to make a difference and create real change. Please consider contributing to my ride this weekend. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support! Your kindness and generosity truly mean the world to my family and I as we ride for those we love and for a brighter, cancer-free future! ❤️

I am proud to join Pedal the Cause in the fight against cancer. Pedal the Cause is more than the region's largest cancer fundraiser. It's a way of life, a celebration, a family and a movement fueled by the courage to end cancer.

Please support my efforts by donating to my fundraiser, and give with confidence knowing that 100% of your donation will fund lifesaving cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children's Hospital.