Thank you so much for your never-ending support in fighting cancer!

This is my 18th year participating in Pelotonia, and 17th as a rider with the Girls with Gears Peloton.

Once again I pedal to pay tribute to family & friends who have been touched by this disease. I ride in celebration of my mom, dad, sister, uncle, Crosby, Kim, Deb, Laura, and others who have won their battles.

I ride in memory of my dear college friend who lost her second fight to a rare cancer in July 2023. Her strength and determination in how she managed her care with the teams of medical experts at The James and in Philadelphia, leaving no stone unturned, is a constant inspiration to me.

I ride in memory of many others too...Grandma, Grandpa, Pat, Don, Bill, Kathy, Natalie, Beth, and for my dear childhood friend's mom who lost her fight in 2022.

Regretably I added my Aunt Connie to this list six years ago after a short battle with colon cancer. Honestly, I still can't believe she's gone. I talk to her all the time and think of all the sage advice she's give me over the years. I love her and miss her beyond words. She wasn't supposed to die at age 73, neither was my college friend to pass at age 55. My grief strikes me when I least expect it. I have a hard time understanding why these things have happened. I can only do my best to be the kind, loving person they both were and hope to positively impact as many people as I can.

I feel blessed to be part of Pelotonia. It has taught me so much and challenged me to new heights. Not only did I meet my husband, but I have made wonderful friendships, especially through my membership in Girls with Gears. Last year we surpassed the $2.5MM fundraising mark. So much goodness has happened since we started in 2010!

This year I will ride the 24-mile route on Saturday to help in #Ending Cancer, and we will volunteer at Gravel Day.

Will you donate $5? $15 $25 $50 $55? $500--whatever the amount, it makes a difference, and I'm grateful for your support.

I simply could not participate in Pelotonia without the love and support of so many. Thank you for your generous donations, and for many of you--made year after year--and for joining me in this ONE GOAL. To End Cancer. #SmashCancer