Team Fleischmann was established in 2016 and has been riding for a cure ever since.
In the same year as Maribeth's initial cancer diagnosis we heard about the Badger Challenge (formerly called The Ride) and decided to get involved. We love riding together whenever possible and we would LOVE to find a cure for cancer! So, why not put our passions together and take part in the Badger Challenge. This will be our 8th year taking part in this event which seems to grow every year. We will be riding 50K again this year and hope to raise $600 for our efforts.
Everyone has been affected in someway by cancer, including us. We have had some victories as well as some painful losses. We are thankful for the victories and ride to end the losses! If you are in the position to donate to our team, then please give what you are comfortable with. If you can't donate right now, then we ask you to cheer us on. Thank you for your support over these last 8 years. We have really come to enjoy this event and support what it stands for.
For more info on the Badger Challenge read below.
Our group is proudly helping accelerate cancer research and patient treatment initiatives forward at the University of Wisconsin through our involvement in Badger Challenge, an annual walking, running, and biking event which powers the brightest cancer minds, ideas and technologies at UW. We all have been affected by cancer in some way and more needs to be done to combat this terrible disease.
The Badger Challenge's mission is to give 100% of all participant-raised dollars (yes, every penny!) to the most promising UW cancer initiatives both in the laboratory and clinic setting. Since 2016, Badger Challenge has raised over $3.6 million and what’s best of all is our ability to see where the money goes as Badger Challenge presents their Scholars each year!
Badger Challenge takes place in September and 100% of all dollars-raised are presented to the newly announced Scholar Class by January of the next year. This is done quickly so the funds can make an impact in the labs and hospital helping patients and families immediately.
If you are unable to make a monetary donation at this point, please help us reach our goal by sharing this page with others on social media! Even better, send an email to friends you think might be interested in contributing or joining Badger Challenge and include a link to our page.
Thank you so much for your generosity! Together we can help write the story that ends cancer!
