Pedal the Cause

Once again, I’m joining the fight against cancer by participating in the Pedal the Cause bike challenge on September 21. This marks my 11th year of raising critical funds for cancer research. I ride with one goal: to help find a cure.

In 2013, I was diagnosed with Stage IV ovarian cancer. It was a scary time—but I was one of the lucky ones. Since then, I’ve witnessed far too many family members and friends face life-altering cancer diagnoses. And I know that every person reading this letter has been touched by cancer in some way. I ride for all of them. Research is the key. It’s what gave me access to incredible doctors, breakthrough treatments, and the chance to keep living. But there’s still so much more to discover—and research is expensive. That’s why I ride, and that’s why I’m writing to you today.

I’m asking you to please consider donating to this vital cause. 100% of your donation goes directly to cancer research right here in St. Louis, supporting the work at Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. That’s right—every penny stays local and goes toward life-saving research. No donation is too small, and every contribution is deeply appreciated. Your support fuels the breakthroughs that give hope to patients and families. You can make a difference. You can be part of the cure.

Thank you for your generosity in the past—and thank you for considering a gift again this year. I ride for those who are fighting, for those we’ve lost, and for those who will face this battle in the future. It’s been 12 years since my diagnosis, and I want every patient to have the same chance I did.