Pedal the Cause

I am not sure if I have known anyone in my sphere of influence who has not been touched by cancer in some shape or form. My wife was diagnosed with encapsulated papillary carcinoma in 2018. Fortunately, it was a mild form of breast cancer and surgery took care of it. My aunt beat cancer years ago and thrived. The spouse of a couple of my cousins were not as fortunate; so were many of my friends. A close friend of my wife lost her battle several months ago. Throat cancer also took the life of a long time friend a week before this past Christmas.

The desire that one day there will be a world without cancer is why I ride Pedal the Cause. In the fight against cancer, raising money is all I am capable to do. I appreciate your on-going support and partnership. Because of local sponsor such as Edward Jones, every dollar you donate to Pedal the Cause goes directly to fund cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children's Hospital, both world-renowned cancer research institutions. Pedal the Cause has proven track record. For every $1 Pedal the Cause donates to fund cancer research, on the average an additional $12 is obtained in federal funding. No amount is too small; every dollar adds up to something that is much bigger than what you and I would imagine. 

Individuals I will continue to dedicate my ride to:

In memory of: Rose Bokermann, Joyce Broadbrooks, Ingrid Chan, Selan Chan, Richard Cooper, Dee Cruze, John Flores, David Hall, Suzan Hellige, Cindy Hoofer, James Jones, Jeff Mason, Randy Masterson, Tracey Mathis, Beth Nellis, MaryAlice Peoples, Chris Wayland, Thomas Woo (and Buddy!)

In honor of: Mary Bowler, Jessica Carter Branson, Rob Burgner, Stacy Burgner, Caroline Chan, Michelle Cheung, Kolby Cunningham, Mike Heath, Winnie Ho, Carolyn Masterson, Rich Starkey, Sarah Summers, Carlos Thomas Vasques, and two unnamed to respect their privacy.