On October 8, I will join hundreds of other women in a bike ride to help beat cancer and support those who are suffering from the disease. The event is le Tour de Femme, and all money raised will go to the local Rex Hospital Angel Fund and the Livestrong Foundation.
Le Tour de Femme is organized by Grab My Wheel, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Cary, North Carolina that was founded in 2006 by cyclists. Grab My Wheel strives to provide support physically, emotionally and financially to people with cancer and the institutions dedicated to finding a cure for this terrible disease. Since 2006, more than 1,000 riders have raised almost a quarter million for cancer research and survivorship programs through le Tour de Femme.
With your help we’ll fulfill the ride’s mission: In the ride against cancer, no one rides alone.