Madison, Wis. – The 2019 Ride Scholars were announced at the 4th Annual Wisconsin Hockey Face-Off Against Cancer game on Saturday, January 18 at the Kohl Center which can be …
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The Ride to Announce Ride Scholar Class of 2019
Madison, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin Hockey program hosts their fourth annual Face-Off Against Cancer game which honors the local cancer efforts made at the University of Wisconsin and …
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The Ride Celebrates Childhood Cancer Survivors
Each year since 2016, The Ride has brought together thousands of community members to volunteer, ride and donate money for cancer research at the University of Wisconsin. Despite this year’s …
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The Ride Raises $407,389 in 2019
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 …
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 …
