WHY I'M INSPIRED

I ride in order to raise cancer awareness. I have lost both of my parents (Sam Vandover in 2013 & Gail Vandover in 2018) to this horrible disease. My wife, Tracy, is a breast cancer survivor and many more of our family & close friends have been affected by this disease. I choose to draw a line in the sand and help in the fight to find a cure!

I will be riding in support of Tracy Vandover, Betty Reignier, Jan Chartrand, Doug Mars, and Bridget DuMont.

I am proud to once again join Team Big Black Dog for this year's 'virtual' Pedal the Cause in the fight against cancer! Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, I will be challenging myself to ride 600 miles before November 1st.

Pedal the Cause is more than the region's top cycling event. It's a way of life, a celebration, and a movement fueled by the courage to end cancer. It takes world-class research to create a world without cancer. Please help me in this journey by donating to my personal ride, and give with confidence knowing that 100% of your donation will go directly to accelerating cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and St. Louis Children's Hospital.

Please consider making a donation to this cause. With your help, I am confident that we will beat this disease!My Link