2020 is the 9th year I’m participating in Cycle for Survival! Here are my recaps from 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. Each year I do a raffle for great prizes to support my fundraising.
Jennifer Linn founded Cycle for Survival in 2007 with Equinox gym in New York City. It was a grass-roots program inspired by her love for cycling and the encouragement she found among her gym buddies. Today, thousands of cyclists team up each year with friends, family and coworkers to ride against cancer. And the event has grown from 1 location and $250,000 raised to over $230 million and hundreds of rides through today.
So why do I participate? Everyone is touched by cancer and “rare cancers” are not so rare. Did you know that 50% of all diagnosed cancers are considered rare? Rare cancers include brain, pancreatic, cervical, sarcoma, stomach, pediatric cancers and many others. 100% of money raised goes to Memorial Sloan Kettering. More than $230 million has been raised to date, directly funding clinical trials and research studies.
I have many friends who’ve been treated at MSK. I know they’re getting better care because of Cycle for Survival. Also, the ride has raised money for gene sequencing and data collection that’s being used to manage and treat patients all over the the world!
Support my ride and you’ll be entered to win one of these great prizes!
$25 Starbucks Card– winner Jack S.$50 REI Gift Card– winner Deb G.$25 Road ID Gift Card AND Momentum “Joy is in the Journey” Bracelet OR Buff headband (shown)– winner Josh and Leslye- Cotopaxi “Gear for Good” Stainless Steel 17 oz Water Bottle
BUCO Pineapple USB Power Bank with Carabiner– winner Kelly O.
Enter to win:
1. Donate $10 or more to Cycle for Survival. It’s a 501(c)3 organization so your donation is tax deductible. [All tapped out at the moment, have other commitments or don’t want to donate, but still want an entry? Leave me a comment with some encouragement for the team/for my event! (ooh and please “like” my Facebook Page, if you have not already!)]
2. For every $10 you donate, you will receive one entry into the raffle. ($50=5 entries and so on) I will keep a tally with each donation in order of the notification of receipt. If you have already donated this year or from my December Facebook post, you’re on the list!
3. Please leave a comment on this post when you donate, so that I can add you to the list!
4. Want extra chances? Please share this post on FB, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram or email (and leave a comment telling me you did and where). One entry per share!
5. I’ll pick the winners with Random Number Generator at the end of the day on Monday, February 17 and announce them when the winners have been notified.
6. Entrants must be in the US or have a US postal intermediary, over 18 and the raffle is void where prohibited.
7. One prize per winner. Winner selects prize in order of draw. I’ll let you know what’s left!
8. My friend Jorie, an artist and cancer survivor is selling 10 packs of these amazing cards for $45 to support her ride. If you buy some, leave a comment and I’ll give you 4 raffle entries.
Please consider supporting Cycle for Survival and remember that you have to be “in it to win it”!
Please note: These prizes are not sponsored. Cycle for Survival is not affiliated with this raffle.