Nearly four years ago, my friend Elliott King was diagnosed with a form of brain cancer. Despite his incredible strength and determination, he eventually lost his fight with the disease. Losing him at such a young age left me feeling somewhat hopeless. Quickly, I was pushed to do something about it.

Two years ago, I watched some of my friends ride in Pelotonia, turning that hopelessness into change and action. I realized I wanted to do the same thing.

A few years earlier, another close friend of mine lost his father, Joe McDaniel, to an aggressive cancer. Within weeks, it had taken him as well. It was incredibly shocking to see someone I knew for so long disappear so quickly.

Just last year, a close family friend, Pam Goss, passed away from cancer as well. She was one of my mom’s closest friends, and her loss was devastating.

I ride because I don’t want anyone else to experience losses like these. I ride for the people we’ve lost and for those still fighting. I've seen the affects cancer can have on people, but I've also seen their strength and courage fighting it.

Every donation, no matter the size, helps fund the research needed to create the change. Together, we’re working toward a world without cancer. Thank you!