Madison, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Madison announces The Ride, a bicycle benefit for cancer research and patient treatment has raised $407,389 during its 2019 campaign. The 2019 campaign comprised …
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The Ride 2019 Sets Record Highs Despite Inclement Weather
Madison, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s annual cancer research cycling benefit, The Ride, announces it has set a new annual record of over $400,000 raised for cancer research and …
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The Ride Forced to Cancel 2019 Event
Madison, Wis. – Due to impending weather for the day as well as the safety of participants and volunteers, the University of Wisconsin-Madison has canceled The Ride: a bicycle benefit …
A Fitting Tribute for One Family Member, a Show of Support for Another
In 2017, Laura and Josh Voelker, along with other family members, wanted to pay tribute to Josh’s beloved Aunt Ann, who had recently died of cancer. They wanted to take …
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No One Rides Alone
Heather and Tim Wellendorf used to be runners. They trained and completed several half marathons and a full marathon before Heather’s knees couldn’t take anymore. So they took up biking …
Longtime Cancer Survivor, Advocate & Activist Promotes Research and Better Access to Treatment
Paul Westrick was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, an incurable cancer of the blood, when he was 45. At the time, the median life expectancy for people with this diagnosis was …
Still Rocking It After Cancer
Paul West made a living in the 1970s and 80s playing keyboards in bands in Texas that covered pop, country and rock hits of the day. He toured the country …
The Ride Introduces the Peloton Program
Madison, Wis. – The Ride, the University of Wisconsin-Madison cancer research benefit announces a newly designed program that allows companies to engage in the annual fundraising cycling event which provides …
The Ride Partners with American Family Insurance on New Site Location
Madison, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin’s cancer research cycling benefit, The Ride, announces the annual event will now take place at the American Family Insurance headquarters at 6000 American …
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