100% of funds raised support cancer research at Cleveland Clinic; registration fees reduced through Feb. 26 for routes 25 miles or longer
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Bike to Cure Benefiting VeloSano will take place Sept. 9 and 10, 2022. VeloSano is Cleveland Clinic’s premier fundraising initiative in which 100% of all dollars raised supports lifesaving cancer research at Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Children’s. Registration is now open for Bike to Cure, the annual flagship fundraising event benefiting VeloSano. The public can register to participate at velosano.org.
Bike to Cure weekend will include a Kickoff Party on Friday, Sept. 9, that will celebrate togetherness, support Living Hope cancer survivors and patients, honor legacies and cheer the progress being made in cancer research at Cleveland Clinic. Food, beverages, music and festivities will take place on Mall B in downtown Cleveland.
Saturday, Sept. 10, is ride day. Available route distances are 25, 50, 75 and 100 miles. Through Feb. 26, participants can save $25 on registration fees for routes 25 miles or longer. Those who register as virtual fundraisers can choose their own activity and participate in any way, anytime, and anywhere to fundraise for cancer research at Cleveland Clinic.
New this year and ideal for families and beginner riders is the Guardians City Loop, a 5-mile loop around downtown Cleveland that will be open for two hours, allowing participants to complete one or two loops. Guardians City Loop riders will pass city landmarks and have the opportunity to ride around Progressive Field.
“Whether you join us as a rider, virtual fundraiser or volunteer, our shared commitment can make a difference for patients and their families impacted by cancer,” said Jame Abraham, M.D., chair of the Hematology/Medical Oncology Department at Cleveland Clinic. “We are grateful for Bike to Cure participants’ dedication to training and raising much-needed dollars to fund lifesaving cancer research at Cleveland Clinic.”
Since its inception in 2014, $30 million has been raised for VeloSano. Thanks to funding from partners, like founding partners the Kohl Fund and the Cleveland Guardians, all operational expenses incurred by the VeloSano initiative are offset to ensure that 100% of all dollars raised supports the cause.
Learn more about cancer research funded by VeloSano by visiting impact.velosano.org. Volunteer registration will open at a later date.
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