This is my fourth Pelotonia. As patriarch of the clan, I join with daughters Stephanie and Cynthis, granddauther Lauren, and daughter-in-law Gwen (a cancer survivor). In addition to friends and loved ones we have lost to cancer, who are dealing with it now, or who have gained the victory in beating cancer, we are always aware of its impact in our lives. In 2017, I learned I had prostate cancer.

We also ride for those who provide the support network – the spouses, children, parents, siblings, friends who keep the vigil, try maintain the status quo, offering the encouragement when they themselves are watching, waiting, worrying, even weeping. I’ve been there. And it hurts.

It's time to end this thing. It's time to find the cure.

I ask you to help me reach my personal goal by contributing. If you can help, please be generous.