Why I Ride!
I once told a doctor that I had Burkitt's Lymphoma when I was 20, and he said, “No you didn't.” “Yes, I did.” “No, you didn't.” “Yes - I did.” “If you had Burkitt's, you'd be dead.”
I am a cancer survivor and I feel blessed to be living a healthy life since my diagnosis. I consider myself lucky because I didn't suffer as much as most cancer patients, as I only had to undergo surgery and didn't require chemotherapy or radiation. It's crucial to acknowledge the progress being made in cancer research, not only in finding a cure but also in improving treatments. The work being done by various institutions is alleviating the pain and suffering of cancer patients and giving them hope for a better future.
I have witnessed many of my friends and family members, including my father, who has been diagnosed with cancer. I have seen firsthand how devastating this disease can be for them and their families. Therefore, I urge you to support the efforts to relieve the suffering and find a cure. Together, let us work towards making more people lucky enough to never have to hear those dreadful words spoken.
These past eight years, I have been utterly 'blown away' by the generous support from all of you and am inspired to ride again, hoping to meet or exceed last year's raise of just over $83,000. I will ride 55 miles and hope to raise $100,000 for cancer research in the hope of realizing our goal: a world without cancer.
It takes world-class research to create a world without cancer. Curebound/Padres Pedal the Cause is committed to realizing that vision. Please help me in this journey by making a donation, and can give with confidence knowing that all proceeds go directly to accelerating cancer research at UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, and Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego.
Please click on the link below to access my rider profile and make a secure donation. I am hoping to have 20 of my friends donate $1,000 or more and 30 friends donate $500 or more. I understand this is a big ask, but I know some of you will step up because you are amazing and the need is urgent. Any amount, no matter how small, is greatly appreciated.
https://padrespedal.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=19540
Since I am a bit late to fundraising, please don't leave this page before donating! Do it now, please. Your support will give me great motivation!
My sincerest thanks,
John R. McGrath, Jr