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. Within the last six months, a close friend of my wife lost her battle in Fall of 2024, so was one of the former local referees. Throat cancer also took the life of a long time friend a week before Christmas 2024.
(Updated news) It took me completely by surprise to learn that the executive director of the St. Louis Youth Soccer Association Johann Arnason was diagnosed with brain tumors and underwent emergency surgery on March 29. I will be dedicating my ride in 2025 in his honor. Of course, I will continue to ride in memory and in honor of the following individuals:
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, Chris Wayland, Thomas Woo, and Buddy the fur baby of a close friend!
In honor of: Mary Bowler, Jessica Carter Branson, Rob Burgner, Stacy Burgner, Caroline Chan, Michelle Cheung, Kolby Cunningham, Mike Heath, Winnie Ho, Carolyn Masterson, MaryAlice Peoples, Rich Starkey, Sarah Summers, Carlos Thomas Vasques, and three unnamed (LH, JT, JW) to respect their privacy.
The desire that one day there will be a world without cancer is why I ride Pedal the Cause since 2014. In the fight against cancer, raising money is all I am able to do. I appreciate your on-going support and partnership. Because of sponsors such as Edward Jones and many others, every dollar you donate to Pedal the Cause goes directly to fund innovative cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children's Hospital, both local but world-renowned cancer research institutions. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
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