Welcome to the Tri for Rudy fundraising page!

This 2014 triathlon season is inspired by and dedicated to my brother, Rudy. In January of 2013, after just turning 29, he was diagnosed with colon cancer. A month later he underwent a successful ileostomy surgery to remove multiple tumors. He spent the remainder of 2013 and the beginning of 2014 in and out of hospitals receiving chemotherapy and radiation treatment. His strength and spirit throughout this ordeal embodies the essence of the TEAM FIGHT mission. While Rudy battled through his trio of surgery, chemo and radiation, I was inspired to take on a similar feat. On September 21, 2014, I will be racing in the Ironman 70.3 Princeton triathlon in his honor. Yes, that's 1.2 miles swimming, 56 miles cycling and 13.1 miles running (or limping) all for Rudy!

In honor of Rudy's fight, all the funds raised on this page will be donated to the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults. To learn more about Rudy's fight or to donate directly to him, you can visit Rudy's Cancer and Treatment.

Thanks for visiting and I hope to share Rudy and TEAM FIGHT’s fighting spirit with anyone affected by cancer.

Best,

Charlie

The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults changes lives by creating a community of support for young adults, and their loved ones, as they fight cancer and embrace survivorship. 

With your support, The Ulman Cancer Fund is able to provide multiple support services and resources for the young adult cancer community, including: 

• Cancer to 5K - A free, progressive, 12-week run/walk program designed to reintroduce cancer survivors to physical activity.

• Helping Others Fight - A volunteer program that provides basic services – such as transportation to and from treatment, yard work, home repairs, delivery of chemo care bags – to local cancer patients and their families so they can focus their energy on their battle with cancer and their well-being.

• Patient Navigation - A free program - onsite at cancer centers and remote - that ensures no young adult ever faces cancer alone.  We provide one-on-one personal support and resources to young adults and their families to help them manage the cancer experience and long-term cancer survival. 

• Scholarships - A financial assistance program to help young adults continue their education after being affected by cancer through their own diagnosis or the diagnosis of a loved one.


Thank you for making these programs and our mission possible.