Sep 26, 2008 - 5 Year Pancreatic Cancer Survivor and 5 Year Chemotherapy Patient, Chris Calaprice kicks off his 50 State Motorcycle and Documentary Tour with Road2ACure The California Ride & Rally on October 12, 2008. Chris, with his wife Jennifer, had such success in raising both awareness and funds to support the fight against pancreatic cancer during their 2007 Ride for Hope event that they founded Road2ACure, a non-profit organization.
This year Road2ACure is throwing another crazy and "cause-worthy" ride and rally beginning and ending at Grove Park (6968 E Camarillo Springs Rd) in Camarillo, California on October 12th. Rider registration begins at 8:30am and the riders take off at 10:00am. The ride route will begin with a downtown Ventura parade to raise awareness for pancreatic cancer followed by a scenic ride by the ocean and through the canyons. The rally begins at 12:00pm and the riders return to cheers and the party in progress. Riders and non-rider alike will enjoy a BBQ lunch, cold refreshments and live entertainment. There will also be vendors, competitions, activities for the kids, raffle prizes, and auction items. You do not want to miss this ride. See you there on the Road2ACure. Online pre-registration is $25 per person, $30 on the day of, and children under 10 are free. Accelerate Change. Save Lives. Now!
Beginning February 21-October 11, 2009, Chris will embark, and he wants you to join him on a 50 State Motorcycle Tour with a live film crew documenting the ride. Along the way, Chris and his wife Jennifer, Road2ACure President, will organize rides and rallies throughout the country modeled after the October 12th ride. At the same time, they will be visiting pancreatic cancer survivors, caregivers, volunteers, grassroots activists, policy makers, oncologists, medical centers and local and federal legislators. All of this is being done to drive home the necessity for progress in early detection, treatment and finally a cure. Chris, who has been receiving chemotherapy since his cancer diagnosis in 2003, will continue his treatment while on the tour that will span over 20,000 miles.
Pancreatic cancer is the 4th leading cause of cancer death in the United States, yet its funding accounts for less than 2% of the National Cancer Institute’s annual budget. Of the more than 37,000 Americans who will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year alone, only 25% will survive more than a year. Only 5% will survive past 5 years. Pancreatic cancer remains one of the few cancers for which survival has not improved substantially over the past 25 years - awareness and funding must be raised NOW!Road2ACure is endorsed by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
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How can I help?
Help by getting online and donating; starting or joining a fundraising team; sharing this with your contacts; donating that Toyhauler you never use, a tow vehicle, motorcycle, or a custom paint job; coming out to or hosting an event; volunteering; or purchasing a flag on line (available soon).
There is no gesture too small or too large.
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We speak for those we have lost, those still in the fight, and for those yet to be diagnosed. We speak as survivors and caregivers, we speak as soldiers in the fight.
