Fighting Skin Cancer on Two Wheels
As many of you know my wife was diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer earlier this year. In an attempt to support her and hopefully help others who have also been diagnosed, I have decided to participate in this bike ride this year to help raise awareness about what is being done to help fight this disease.
I am not good at asking for help but everyone I know has offered their assistance so here goes.
Please join me in making a donation to this event so that maybe someday a cure can be found, and no one else will have to go through what my wife and others are dealing with. Thanks, Jeff
Description
Most of us have known people who have personally fought the battle against cancer. Through modern treatments and much grace, some have survived. Others have not. The MSU Gran Fondo is my opportunity to get some skin in the game and provide hope for nearly 70,000 people in the U.S. expected to be diagnosed with melanomas of the skin this year.
Funds raised from the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Gran Fondo support skin cancer awareness, prevention and research at MSU. These dollars are funding pilot studies – investigative, next-step research that tests findings and enables a scientific study to continue.
The MSU Gran Fondo has raised over $1 Million and funded studies leading to some exciting breakthroughs in the fight against skin cancer. Click through the articles below to learn more.
New drug combos may prevent resistance to melanoma treatments
Groundbreaking research funded by cyclists
MSU Gran Fondo funds promising skin cancer studies
Promising new drug stops spread of melanoma by 90 percent
Keeping skin cancer at bay
This September, the streets of West Michigan will be paved with good intentions. And here’s where I need your help. I’ve made a commitment to make the MSU Gran Fondo much more than a ride. My hope is that you will join me in supporting a mission that is more than skin deep. 100% of every dollar raised goes directly to support skin cancer awareness, prevention and research at MSU. Together we can make a difference. Thank you!
Achievements
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19 | Lori Roberts | Undisclosed amount |
| Sep 18 | Craig and Chris | $107.35 |
| Sep 17 | Crandall-Rice Family | $107.35 |
| Sep 17 | Alan & Sarah Smith | $107.35 |
| Sep 15 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Sep 15 | Pat & Jeni | Undisclosed amount |
| Sep 09 | Anonymous | $54.10 |
| Sep 09 | Jeff Siler | $54.10 |
| Sep 08 | Vandenbosch | Undisclosed amount |
| Sep 08 | The McDermotts | $107.35 |
