Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Cycling to Cure Cancer
This
past Sunday, July 20th, I assisted with the 10th annual
Reid’s Ride, an inspiring event named in honor of Reid Sacco, a young man who
was tragically lost to cancer at the age of twenty. Reid’s Ride welcomes
bicyclists of all ages to participate in a 28-mile bike ride along a scenic route
spanning from Lynnfield High School to Stage Fort Park in Gloucester. The event
has raised awareness, support, and significant funds since its start in 2005.
The
proceeds from the event go directly to the Reid Sacco AYA Cancer Fund, a fund
dedicated to researching and discovering treatments, and ultimately a cure, for
adolescent and young adult cancers. Reid’s Ride has provided many donations to
the Foundation from generous riders, local businesses, and supporters, and has
facilitated the growth of the Reid R. Sacco AYA Program at the Tufts Medical
Center in Boston, along with other treatment centers throughout Connecticut.
The
event drew an impressive turnout from local communities, and I am honored to
have had the chance to support the cyclists and donors in their fight to end
cancer.
To learn
more about Reid’s Ride, please click here.
Below are several photos I was able to capture from Sunday’s fundraiser.
