"My wife’s father passed away from cancer and two of my close friends recently lost their battle with cancer. It made me realize we must step up our efforts to find a cure for this horrible disease. (...) What makes riding with the Pan-Florida Challenge worthwhile is the satisfaction of doing something I love while also helping others in need. This will be my fourth year riding. I’m at a point in my life where I can give back, and it feels really good to help others."

"The hook of cancer is always with me and a part of me. My mother died of colon cancer; I had an uncle that died of brain cancer; my mother’s brother died of leukemia. When I do this ride I think of my family and those that I’ve lost. I’m doing it in part for them because I’m here, I can do it, and I enjoy it. So it’s a way for me to acknowledge and remember them."

"The Pan-Florida Challenge Cancer Ride resonates with me because so many people have been affected by a cancer diagnosis; whether it was themselves, a loved one, a friend, a neighbor. No matter the outcome, good or bad, it is a major life event for everyone involved."