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Thank you!
CONGRATULATIONS! We did it -- four days and 328 miles of cycling across Ohio! The 2008 Pan Ohio Hope Ride truly was an incredible journey; and everyone involved with the Pan Ohio Hope Ride absolutely made a tremendous difference for the American Cancer Society Hope Lodges and those who are fighting cancer.
The American Cancer Society thanks -- our riders -- for making our second Pan Ohio Hope Ride a resounding success and an event to remember. We also thank all the volunteers, mechanics (Eddy’s Bike Shop, Roll, and BikeSource), partners (Penske), medical support teams (Mansfield Ambulance), and SAG drivers, who gave of their time, skills and passion to help provide a great experience for our cyclists.
Raising money to make a difference for those in need
The Pan Ohio Hope Ride is a bicycling tour that enables you to not only take an incredible bicycle journey, but also to tremendously benefit the American Cancer Society Hope Lodges and other vital patient care services. It is a tour both inspiring and life changing. With each passing mile, you will discover the beauty of Ohio’s scenery; experience areas you didn’t know existed; challenge yourself to pedal, talk and laugh; make new and lasting friends; hear inspiring stories of hope and courage; and send a message to all those fighting cancer right now a message that you are doing something to help.
The Pan Ohio Hope Ride is a special fundraising event to benefit Society Hope Lodges and other vital patient services. We have numerous ways to help you raise funds by reaching out to your friends, family and employers. Whatever you can raise will go to help those in need who are fighting cancer right now. Challenge yourself to hit the road and make the road smoother for those battling cancer.
You can make a difference in the lives of cancer patients. Your life changes when you hear these words: “You have cancer.” The American Cancer Society helps patients with:
- Finding reliable information
- Meeting day-to-day needs
- Receiving emotional support
You can touch that support at the Society’s Hope Lodges in Cleveland, Cincinnati, and 24 other cities around the nation. Cancer patients and caregivers who have to travel for treatment find free, supportive lodging during lengthy stays.
The wheels of hope are in motion: Join in!
Ride 4 days, 2 days or just 1 day
While our singular goal is to fight cancer and help The Society's Hope Lodges, you can pick the registration option that suits you:
- Four--day ride (join us from Cleveland to Cincinnati)
- Two-day ride (join us from Columbus to Cincinnati
- One-day ride (join us for any single day of the tour)
2008 route overview
The Pan Ohio Hope Ride will take cyclists from Cleveland to Cincinnati in a four-day tour through Ohio’s scenic countryside from August 7-10, 2008. Challenge yourself to hit the road and make the road smoother for those battling cancer.
- Day 1 Cleveland to Wooster (75 miles)
- Day 2 Wooster to Columbus (90 miles -- the BIG day)
- Day 3 Columbus to Dayton (70 miles)
- Day 4 Dayton to Cincinnati (75 miles)
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Riders, please remember:
All donations need to be made online or turned in to your local office by August 31 to count towards the 2008 Pan Ohio Hope Ride!
Don Neifer
Bowling Green, Ohio
Lymphoma Survivor
When Don Neifer was diagnosed with stage IV Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, he needed treatment at the Cleveland Clinic.
Because of the financial burden this would place on the family, he wasn’t sure whether his wife, Cathi, would be able to stay nearby.
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Having cancer is hard.
Finding help shouldn’t be.
Find information and support 24/7 at 1-800-ACS-2345 or at www.cancer.org. |
 Top Participants
1 - James Bond ($8,530.00)
2 - Tom Bonda ($6,354.00)
3 - Leonidias Karas ($5,770.00)
4 - Brandon Rollins ($5,150.00)
5 - Jerry Archer ($4,930.00)
Top Teams
1 - Team Gladiators ($21,745.00)
2 - Team DNV ($16,980.00)
3 - Bike, Battle & Banish ($15,890.00)
4 - "Heals on Wheels" ($15,545.00)
5 - Western Reserve Wheelers ($4,853.00)
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of our Top Teams |
