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For participating in MSU Gran Fondo

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Raised: $6,758.63
Goal: $20,000.00
34.00% raised
34%
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Fighting Skin Cancer on Two Wheels

We are using two wheels and collective effort to make MSU College of Human Medicine and West Michigan the nationwide leader in creating healthier, more vibrant communities. MSU Gran Fondo is the college’s mission in action – a big bike ride that inspires passion-fueled fundraising and breakthrough moments on the road and in the fight against skin cancer. Our team will come together Saturday, September 18, 2021 to ride and provide hope for the nearly 70,000 people in the U.S. expected to be diagnosed with melanomas of the skin this year. Our collaborative fundraising efforts will support scientists exploring new therapies aimed at increasing long term survival for skin cancer patients, and better quality of life. And here's where we need your help. We've set big fundraising goals because that is what makes this a big ride. And we hope you'll play a big part too. With 100% of every dollar donated going directly to skin cancer awareness, prevention and research at MSU, we can make a direct impact.

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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 June, 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!

Fighting Skin Cancer on Two Wheels

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Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Sep 12 Dina Ali go val, go! $88.50
Sep 11 Barbara Undisclosed amount
Sep 11 Anonymous $27.48
Sep 09 Jacki Barnett Love you guys!!! $27.48
Sep 09 Stacey Repotski Oh Val, that video!!!! 🤣❤️ $27.48
Sep 09 Anonymous Keep riding! Undisclosed amount
Sep 09 Doug and Katie Campbell Go Jake and Val!!! $27.48
Sep 09 Jenna Hondzinski I laughed at your video Val $27.48
Sep 08 Anonymous $107.35
Sep 03 Anonymous Undisclosed amount