Riding for fighters and survivors.

Riding for smiles and miracles.

Riding for my mom and loved ones.

I will be representing them this spring on my bike as a rider on the 2019 Key to Keys team as we journey from Baltimore, MD to Key West, FL. The 8 day event is sponsored by the Ulman Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a caring community of support for young adults who are battling cancer. Through this journey, I will have the unique opportunity to spread awareness, raise funds, and honor my peers that are currently battling cancer.

Cancer has touched the lives of so many of us, including my own. As a young adult, my mother battled cancer not once, but twice. Fortunately, she never gave up hope and a few years into remission, I was born. Two years later, she had my sister and has been cancer free ever since. Organizations like Ulman were few and far between during her battle. She and my father faced their journey without the support of peers going through a similar experience.

The Ulman Foundation provides a vital community for young adults and their families facing cancer. Their work ensures that young adults do not have to face their fight alone. Our total funding goal for the team is $150,000. Funds raised will support Ulman’s mission by impacting four key areas (see below). 

I started training this fall for the event. I invite you to join my team to support these young adults by making a generous donation to this worthy cause. Would you ride with me by making a contribution?  

I will have a different dedication each day, including cancer fighters and my generous team of supporters. You can give anywhere from 1/10th of a day for $50 to a full day for $500. Each gift can come with its own dedication which I’ll remember as well on that day. Follow me on this journey via my social media accounts.

Join me in supporting young adults battling cancer. 

Thank you so much!

CHALLENGE:

Over 72,000 young adults are diagnosed with cancer every year. Young adults (ages 15-39) face a variety of unique challenges with a cancer diagnosis including fertility preservation, social isolation, lack of insurance, delayed diagnosis, and more. 

SOLUTION:

Ulman Foundation changes lives by creating a community of support for young adults, and their loved ones, impacted by cancer. With your support, Ulman is able to provide free support services and resources for the young adult cancer community including:

Cancer to 5K - a 12-week training program designed to introduce or reintroduce cancer survivors to physical activity.

Patient Navigation - a free program (onsite at cancer centers and remotely through our office) that ensures no young adult ever faces cancer alone. We provide one-on-one support & 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.

Ulman House - This year Ulman will open a “home away from home” to provide free housing for young adult cancer patients, and their caregivers, in East Baltimore. 

Your donation will help make these programs and our mission possible!