March 3, 2023

Registration Open for VeloSano Bike to Cure 2023

100% of funds raised support cancer research at Cleveland Clinic; registration fees reduced through March 31 for routes 25 miles or longer

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VeloSano Bike to Cure will take place Sept. 8 and 9, 2023. VeloSano is a global fundraising movement for hope and action, created to swiftly enable the cancer treatments of today and the cures of tomorrow through innovative, transformative research happening at Cleveland Clinic locations around the world.

Registration is now open for Bike to Cure, the annual flagship fundraising event where 100% of dollars raised supports lifesaving cancer research. The public can register to participate at velosano.org.

Bike to Cure weekend will include a Kickoff Party on Friday, Sept. 8, 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 be offered on Mall B in downtown Cleveland.

Saturday, Sept. 9, is ride day. Available route distances are 25, 50, 75 and 100 miles. Through March 31, 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.

Ideal for families and beginner riders is the Guardians City Loop, a 6-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.

Since its inception in 2014, $37 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.

About Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 72,500 employees worldwide are more than 5,050 salaried physicians and researchers, and 17,800 registered nurses and advanced practice providers, representing 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 22 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, including locations in northeast Ohio; southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England. In 2021, there were 10.2 million total outpatient visits, 304,000 hospital admissions and observations, and 259,000 surgical cases throughout Cleveland Clinic’s health system. Patients came for treatment from every state and 185 countries. Visit us at clevelandclinic.org. Follow us at twitter.com/ClevelandClinic. News and resources available at newsroom.clevelandclinic.org.

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