Cancer has had a big effect on too many people in my life. The photo above is of the Pelotonia 'prayer flags' in Granville. Most of them say, "I ride for _____" - usually someone afflicted by cancer. I ride for family and friends, some cancer survivors, some not. . . I ride for:

Michael S. Rossetti, grandfather

Vincent J. Rossetti, father

Rose A. Rossetti, mother

Rose Fava, aunt

Lucy Niamoli, aunt

Jean Daniels, aunt

Josephine Brogna, aunt

Silvio Leonti, uncle

Julia A. Rossetti, sister

Vincent Rossetti, brother

Marvin Yoches, brother in law

Mary Jo Scala, cousin

Steven Rossetti, cousin

Andrea Rossetti, cousin

Julie Rossetti, cousin

Valerie Rossetti, cousin

Bobby Leonti, cousin

Lorraine Stimpfle, cousin

Patrick Harvill, friend

James Hale, friend

It's too long a list, (I may have inadvertently left some out because it's difficult to think about) but that's the reality. If you click this link:

https://view.publitas.com/pelotonia/2025-impact-report/page/1

you will see exactly how Pelotonia puts your contribution to work making progress in the battle against all forms of cancer. The ride raised over $25 Million last year and over $339 Million over the past 17 years - and 100% of it goes to cancer research and education. (Riders and volunteers pitch in to cover the logistics and costs associated with the ride weekend) Thousands of volunteers behind the scenes and along the route make it possible. If you read about the Research, the Idea Grants, the Scholars Program, the Institute for Immuno-Oncology, I know you'll be as impressed as I am with this organization and the amazing work they're doing. It's truly an honor, and I'm humbled to be able to help just by enjoying a weekend of cycling and asking as many people as I can to donate and help out. I hope you'll also want to make a contribution so that some day cancer will be easily treated and cured.