Pedal the Cause

I'm proud to participate in Pedal the Cause and support the fight against cancer once again this year. But it's with a heavy heart that I am dedicating this year's ride to one of my own healthcare providers and friend, Dr. Joseph Lane, who passed away on July 23. He was suddenly sidelined this Spring from his practice by a lung cancer diagnosis. He was a devotee of Mr. Rogers and stepping into his office was like visiting that friendly neighborhood. His patients and the Webster Groves community are missing him sorely (no pun intended, as he was a doctor of chiropractic!) It was my dad's cancer diagnosis in 2016 that first got me involved with Pedal The Cause. Since that first ride, I've often dedicated my rides to family members and friends who each have a unique story to tell about their cancer experience. Most of those stories have had a happy ending but not all. And none of us is immune from cancer.

50% of men and 30% of women will experience a cancer diagnosis during their lifetime. But the strides we're making towards a World Without Cancer are real and fueled by the kind of groundbreaking research that Pedal The Cause funds. With an amazing ROI of 14:1 and a model that ensures that 100% of dollars donated go directly to fund lifesaving cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children's Hospital, we are leading the way to that brighter future for folks around the world.

Please support my ride with whatever donation amount works for you. Every bit helps. Thank you!