I do this in honor of my twin brother John who was diagnosed with a GBM in 2016. He passed the year we turned 50. He chose to be part of a study at Cleveland Clinic to hopefully help others with GBMs. I love and miss him every day.

I recognize my mom who just finished treatment, my grandma currently undergoing treatment, and my grandpa in remission. To them and all those fighting we see your courage and will. We love you.

My grandmother got a breast cancer diagnosis when she was in her 50s. I was pretty young and don’t remember too much other than grandma had cancer and it’s scary. Well, she beat it. Not only that, she lived to be 100 years old!

Doris was a good and generous steward of her God-given gifts and talents. A long-time nurse at Lutheran Hospital, she would light up a room with her sense of humor. We lost Doris to cancer in April. She was one of my heroes and I miss her dearly.

Not a day goes by that we don’t think about you. You are here with us every day, watching your grand daughters grow into the wonderful girls you helped raise them to be. We love you and will never forget the beautiful moments we all shared together.

My big sister was the best – from growing up to her free spirited yet hard working adulthood. She came up to Cleveland hoping for a cure. Unfortunately, not everyone is curable. And yet, she never gave up the fight or hope until the very end.

You left us in 1988 at the young age of 53. Two months later I quit smoking at the age of 28. You died, and saved my life. Love you forever…

Nuccio,
Even though it’s been 3 years since lung cancer stole you from us, your light continues to shine on through every life that you touched. We miss you and we continue to fight for those battling cancer each day.

My dad, the first man to hold my hand and the first man I ever loved, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in the fall of 2008. He had it removed and was fortunate to not require chemo or radiation. He remains cancer free to this day!
I LOVE YOU DAD!

My Mother, Dorothy, never considered her lung cancer or melanoma a definition of who she was. She worked them like tough night shift as an RN . She survived many years after to the delight, entertainment and love of her children, grandchildren.

This ride is for my son. In his 25 young years of life, he has fought cancer twice. Each time he displayed fortitude & strength beyond words. This is for you, Nick….

The best way to remember Dad is to honor his cancer journey is by making life better for another.

“The future depends on what we do in the present.”
-Mahatma Gandhi

We’ve all lost so many to cancer. With the help of the Cleveland Clinic, I had a happier ending. I miss my Mom and Dad, my sister-in-law, my close friends, who were not as lucky as me.

After mom was diagnosed with cancer and started to lose her hair with chemo, we had a head shaving party where my sisters and I joined her in solidarity and shaved our heads with her. It was such a magical experience. Now she’s cancer free! #Blessed

I ride in memory of my grandfather, Don Miller.

I will always remember the kindness and generosity Ed shared with others even after he was diagnosed with cancer. He was a fighter and now a SURVIVOR! You go ED!! I will always be thankful for your friendship and leadership!!

I ride for all those who suffer and have died from cancer. I ride for my mother Gail, sister in law Elizabeth and countless friends who have been affected by this disease.

His name is Mathew. Not was, is. He “went home” – his words – in February 2020 after almost 3 years of battling metastatic colorectal cancer. Mat battled cancer a lot longer than that by supporting and riding in Velosano. We ride for him and more.

I ride for my father who battled cancer from his ’30’s for over 30 years before finally succumbing to cancer. During an all-too-short retirement, Marshall volunteered at UH Seidman Cancer Center and received an award for his compassionate service.

My Grandma Malagrida, my father Gene Malagrida, my best friends husband James Richmond, my Dad Robert Cooper for beating it, my self for knowing the melanoma was gone.

My niece ally is my all star. She battled Hodgkin’s lymphoma and beat it!!!!! She got diagnosed at the age of 20 and she is now 24 and planning her wedding.

I miss you all the time! You fought cancer to be able to be here with us. Thank you for giving it your all. I love you!

I’m not very good at tributes. But this goes out to My late wife Judy Barrish. Who I lost to metastatic breast cancer in March of 2020. She was a great wife and mother and grandmother. She is thoroughly missed.

My daughter is an inspiration to all. Since being diagnosed with Leukemia last May, she has been through so much, but she has stayed positive and made the most of fighting cancer during a pandemic. She makes us all stronger!

You always had a smile, even on the toughest days. I know you are riding your bike and working on finding a cure for cholangiocarcinoma in heaven.

My paternal grandfather died when I was in my twenties-that was the first time cancer touched my life. My son is named after him- hopefully his children & grandchildren will not suffer the same loss, thanks to the research funded by VeloSano

Thank you to Cleveland Clinic for all that you did to help my mom during her journey. Let’s find a cure.

Step by step, day by day…keep fighting!

My best friend was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. I praise God she detected it early, has access to compassionate expert care, and is on her path to recovery!

Sharing this tribute in memory of my amazing Uncle Johnny, and too many others who have been taken from us much too soon because of cancer. So grateful for the VeloSano + Cleveland Clinic community for their dedication to ending all cancers.