Bill Hood will ride 600 miles during September in support of Children’s Cancer Research Fund.
Bill Hood, a resident of King City, is planning to ride 600 miles and raise $2,500 during September for Children’s Cancer Research Fund (CCRF) in support of its 11th annual Great Cycle Challenge USA.
Founded in 2015, Great Cycle Challenge USA has grown to become one of the biggest cycling events in the country. In just 10 years, over 500,000 riders from 50 states have ridden 33.8 million miles, raising more than $73 million for research and the development of better treatments and cures for childhood cancer. This year, CCRF hopes over 20,000 riders will help raise more than $7 million.
“Over 15,000 American children are diagnosed with cancer every year and, sadly, 38 children die every week,” said Kenna Dooley, Chief Development Officer at Children’s Cancer Research Fund. “Thanks to riders like Bill, we’re fueling groundbreaking research to save lives and give kids the brighter future they deserve.”
“This is the seventh time I have participated in Great Cycle Challenge,” said Bill Hood. “During those years, I rode 3,366 miles and raised $12,645.96. This year, I am aiming to raise $2,500 and ride 600 miles.” Funds go to support research at leading pediatric cancer centers across America.
To learn more about Bill’s Great Cycle Challenge USA and to make a donation, please visit www.greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/BillHood. To participate in Great Cycle Challenge USA, visit greatcyclechallenge.com.
