This is my ninth year riding in Pelotonia to support cancer research. Every year the ride is a little different - this year I have decided to just do 65 miles instead of 100. But one thing never changes - the people in my life and your life who are touched by cancer. Many are winning the battle, but it is a hard battle. Some still subcomb to the cancerous enemy. But we keep fighting and learning and perfecting the war on cancer. Money makes this happen.

This is why I ride: to cheer on and financially support cancer patients who are currently in the battle for their lives. To memorialize those who lost the battle, to rejoice with those who have won the battle, and to support the progress being made so that loved ones who face this challenge in the future will have better treatments than we now have.

I am once again riding with Donato's "Powered by Pepperoni" Peloton. Would you help me reach my goal of $2,500 raised? Thank you for supporting my cycling efforts and this great cause!