Join our journey to fight cancer

By John Bach

UPDATE: The donation period has ended. Thanks to our donors, we raised more than $2,500 toward cancer care and treatment as part of the 2023 Ride Cincinnati event.

I’ve not ridden a bike more than a mile or so in at least 10 years.

Today I rode 14 miles in preparation for next Sunday’s “Ride Cincinnati” fundraiser to help fight cancer. I’m representing the President’s Office at the University of Cincinnati, where I work. But I’m riding 100% for my wife, Julie, who is now 18 months cancer free after her battle with breast cancer.

If you want to support my ride and help me honor Julie’s fight, please donate here. Every amount helps, and every penny goes to cancer research and care at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. These are the experts who helped Julie at every step.

My goal is 15 donors — one for each mile. Donate now and claim your part of a worthy journey. Each donor will be recognized on the blog and on the Ride Cincinnati website. Special thanks to those who have given already.

Mile 1 Sponsor: Brian Pastura
Mile 2 Sponsor: President Neville Pinto
Mile 3 Sponsor: Trisha Smith
Mile 4 Sponsor: Aleque Novesl
Mile 5 Sponsor: Karen Ryan
Mile 6 Sponsor: Barbara Ferris
Mile 7 Sponsor: Steve Kirschner
Mile 8 Sponsor: Mike Miller
Mile 9 Sponsor: Jac Kern
Mile 10 Sponsor: Katie Pence
Mile 11 Sponsor: Angela Koenig
Mile 12 Sponsor: Meghan Shipp
Mile 13 Sponsor: Tania Monroe
Mile 14 Sponsor: Kyle Shaner
Mile 15 Sponsor: (Your Name Could be Here!)

Please let me know if you want to give in honor of someone you know who has fought cancer, and I will add their name to your sponsorship.