WHY I RIDE

This is my 7th year riding in Pedal the Cause. 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 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.

Pedal the Cause is a great way to give a purpose to my cycling and make a difference in this world. I have had a lot of family members and friends battle cancer. Some have been successful in their fight, but too many have lost their lives to cancer.

Each year I bike in memory of my grandmother lost her battle with bladder and kidney cancer.

Breast and prostate cancer are also no stranger to my family. Awareness helps, but ultimately we need to continue to research cancer and find new treatments. My goal is to raise $1,000 to fight cancer. Please consider joining the fight and support Pedal the Cause.