WHY I RIDE

I am proud to join Pedal the Cause, for the 7th year, in the fight against cancer. 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. This year I was with being a 5th year Yellow Jersey.

It takes world-class research to create a world without cancer. The Siteman Cancer Center has been able to conduct significant research based on the support it has received from Pedal the Cause. Please help me in this journey by donating to my 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.

I am riding in honor of my wife Belinda Dana, who was diagnosed with an astrocytoma on August 30, 2013. It has been 6 years since Belinda's diagnosis. Belinda continues to do very well. The treatment she received in 2013 was successful and there has been no re-occurrence of the cancers. Her latest MRI indicates the tumors are stable and there has been no recurrence of the cancer. This year I am riding for two friend who were diagnosed with cancer this year. David Brown was diagnosed with Leukemia in April and Amy Crosby was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma in March.

The Pedal the Cause Bike Ride is on September 29, 2019. I will be riding a century. I am asking for your continued support with a donation of $54.

https://www.mypedalthecause.org/riders_profile_edit_story.jsp?MemberID=33869

Thank you for your support.

Mark Dana