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ROAD 2 A CURE TO LAUNCH ROAD 2 A CURE: THE CALIFORNIA RIDE AND RALLY FOR PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS AS OFFICAL KICKOFF FUNDRAISER
Camarillo, CA, September 4, 2008 – On October 12, 2008 Road 2 A Cure kicks off its first official fundraiser, Road 2 A Cure: The California Ride and Rally at Grove Park in Camarillo, CA raising awareness for pancreatic cancer as the organization revs up for its upcoming 50 state motorcycle and documentary tour to commence in February 2009.
In the upcoming October 12th event Chris Calaprice, co–founder of Road 2 A Cure and five–year pancreatic and melanoma cancer survivor will lead bikers on a stunning ride that begins with a parade through downtown Ventura drawing attention to pancreatic cancer and its urgent need for funding and research. The ride continues along the coastline and through Ventura County's canyons via a route that takes riders back to the starting point for a final rally complete with vendors, competitions, family friendly activities, raffle prizes, and auction items. Riders and non–riders alike can chow down on a BBQ lunch, enjoy cold refreshments and party to the sounds of live entertainment. Rider registration opens at 8:30am. The ride begins at 10am, and the rally starts at 12pm. Online pre–registration is $25 per person, $30 on the day of, and children under 10 are free.
This initial kickoff ride underscores Road 2 A Cure's mission to raise national awareness for pancreatic cancer and create hope for survivors, their families and volunteers by creating media attention to help raise funds and ultimately find a cure for this deadly disease. Beginning February 21–October 11, 2009, Chris will embark on a 50 state motorcycle tour with a live film crew accompanying him to document the ride. Along the way, Chris and his wife Jennifer, Road 2 A Cure president, will organize rides and rallies throughout the country modeled after the October 12th ride. At the same time, they will be visiting pancreatic cancer survivors, caregivers, volunteers, grassroots activists, policy makers, oncologists, medical centers and local and federal legislators. All of this is being done to drive home the necessity for progress in early detection, treatment and finally a cure. Chris, who has been receiving chemotherapy since his cancer diagnosis in 2003, will continue his treatment while on the tour that spans over 20,000 miles.
Highlighting the ride's significance, Chris explains, "We need to make some noise and shed the spotlight on this bogeyman cancer." He goes on to say that, "we must speak for those busy in the fight for survival, for those who have lost the battle, and for the 37,000 (and rising) other Americans who will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year alone." Chris concludes insisting, "I believe in the power of people to make change through action. It is time to act now."
Pancreatic cancer is the 4th leading cause of cancer death in the United States, yet its funding accounts for less than 2% of the National Cancer Institute's annual budget. Of those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, only 25% will survive more than a year. Only 5% will survive past 5 years. Actor Patrick Swayze's diagnosis along with the success of the late Dr. Randy Pausch's best selling book, The Last Lecture, recently introduced pancreatic cancer into the public eye. Because pancreatic cancer is one of the few cancers for which survival has not improved substantially over the past 25 years, there is the need to raise such awareness and funding now. Road 2 A Cure was founded with the intention of bringing this urgency to the forefront of the public's attention.
Jennifer and Chris Calaprice became involved in the fight against pancreatic cancer in October of 2003 when Chris was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Together with friends, family, and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, they launched their 1st motorcycle Ride for Hope and rally that raised $40,000. Its success spurred them to want to do more and have a more far reaching impact. Road 2 A Cure, a 501(c)(3) non–profit organization was their answer to making their own fight have a global impact. Dedicated to raising awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer, Road 2 A Cure is endorsed by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
For more information on Road 2 A Cure The California Ride, the 50 State Motorcycle Tour & Documentary or to receive information on donating*, please visit us online at www.Road2ACure.org.
* Please note that Road 2A Cure is in the process of finalizing 501(c)(3) status. Therefore donations are NOT tax deductible at this time. Charitable status should be attained by the end of 2008. When tax exempt status is achieved, all donations made may be deemed retroactively tax deductible.
Road2ACure to Make Official Debut Appearance at the Buffalo Chip, Sturgis, SD Promoting 50 State Motorcycle Tour for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness
Los Angeles, CA, July 24, 2008 – Chris Calaprice, co–founder of Road2ACure and five year pancreatic and melanoma cancer survivor, will ride his motorcycle throughout all 50 States with his wife, Jennifer Calaprice, Road2ACure President, and a live film crew from February 21 – October 11, 2009 to promote pancreatic cancer awareness. Along the way, Chris and Jennifer will visit pancreatic cancer survivors, caregivers, volunteers, grassroots activists, policy makers, oncologists, medical centers and local and federal legislators, to drive home the necessity for progress in early detection, treatment and ultimately a cure. Chris, who has been receiving chemotherapy since his cancer diagnosis in 2003, will continue his treatment while on the tour that spans over 20,000 miles. The live film crew will capture the journey in all of its reality on camera and broadcast it over the internet at Road2ACure.org. Ultimately, the footage will be edited down into a documentary showing an intimate portrayal of what it is to live with cancer and what it means to fight the disease.
We need to make some noise and shed the spotlight on this bogeyman cancer,
states Chris Calaprice. He goes on to say that, "we must speak for those busy in the fight for survival, for those who have lost the battle, and for the 37,000 (and rising) other Americans who will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year alone. Chris concludes insisting, I believe in the power of people to make change through action. It is time to act now.
On the tour Jennifer will be acting to manage all aspects of the cross country venture including the creation of state annual rides, welcome rallies and various other events that will garner the attention of locals. Jennifer explains, we are doing this tour in order to introduce people to a subject that not enough people are paying attention to and to make a strong and lasting impression that will remain once we have moved onto another city.
Pancreatic cancer is the 4th leading cause of cancer death in the United States, yet its funding accounts for just 1% on the National Cancer Institute's annual budget. Of the over 37,000 Americans that will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year alone, only 25% will survive more than a year. Only 5% will survive past 5 years. Actor Patrick Swayze and author of The New York Times best–seller, “The Last Lecture,” Randy Pausch, recently introduced pancreatic cancer into the public eye through their diagnoses. Julie Fleshman, CEO of PanCAN states "the need for raising public awareness of what this disease is, what challenges we face, and what can be done to speed up search for a cure.
Because pancreatic cancer is one of the few cancers for which survival has not improved substantially over the past 25 years, there is the need to raise such awareness and funding now". Road 2A Cure aims to do just that.
Jennifer and Chris Calaprice became involved in the fight against pancreatic cancer in October of 2003 when Chris was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Together with friends, family, and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, they launched their 1st annual motorcycle Ride for Hope and rally. Its success spurred them to want to do more and have a more far reaching impact. Road2ACure, a 501(c)(3) non–profit organization (paperwork finalization in progress) was their answer. Dedicated to raising awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer, Road2ACure is endorsed by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and will be hosting the 2nd annual California ride and rally this October 12, 2008 in addition to their 50 State Tour.
For more information on the Road2ACure 50 State Motorcycle tour or to receive information on donating*, please visit us online at www.Road2ACure.org.
* Please note that Road 2A Cure is in the process of finalizing 501(c)(3) status. Therefore, donations are not tax deductible at this time. Charitable status should be attained by the end of 2008. When tax exempt status is achieved, all donations made will be deemed retroactively tax deductible.
ROAD 2 A CURE ANNOUNCES 50 STATE MOTORCYCLE TOUR
TO PROMOTE PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS
Live Film Crew to Document the Journey
Los Angeles, CA, July 18, 2008 – Chris Calaprice, co–founder of Road 2 A Cure and five year pancreatic and melanoma cancer survivor, will ride his motorcycle throughout all 50 States with his wife, Jennifer Calaprice, Road 2 A Cure President, and a live film crew from February 21 – October 11, 2009 to promote pancreatic cancer awareness. Along the way, Chris and Jennifer will visit pancreatic cancer survivors, caregivers, volunteers, grassroots activists, policy makers, oncologists, medical centers and local and federal legislators, to drive home the necessity for progress in early detection, treatment and ultimately a cure. Chris, who has been receiving chemotherapy since his cancer diagnosis in 2003, will continue his treatment while on the tour that spans over 20,000 miles. The live film crew will capture the journey in all of its reality on camera and broadcast it over the internet at Road2ACure.org. Ultimately, the footage will be edited down into a documentary showing an intimate portrayal of what it is to live with cancer and what it means to fight the disease.
We need to make some noise and shed the spotlight on this bogeyman cancer,
states Chris Calaprice. He goes on to say that, we must speak for those busy in the fight for survival, for those who have lost the battle, and for the 37,000 (and rising) other Americans who will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year alone.
Chris concludes insisting, I believe in the power of people to make change through action. It is time to act now.
On the tour Jennifer will be acting to manage all aspects of the cross country venture including the creation of state annual rides, welcome rallies and various other events that will garner the attention of locals. Jennifer explains, we are doing this tour in order to introduce people to a subject that not enough people are paying attention to and to make a strong and lasting impression that will remain once we have moved onto another city.”
Pancreatic cancer is the 4th leading cause of cancer death in the United States, yet its funding accounts for just 1% on the National Cancer Institute’s annual budget. Of the over 37,000 Americans that will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year alone, only 25% will survive more than a year. Only 5% will survive past 5 years. Actor Patrick Swayze and author of The New York Times best–seller, >The Last Lecture,
Randy Pausch, recently introduced pancreatic cancer into the public eye through their diagnoses. Julie Fleshman, CEO of PanCAN states the need for raising public awareness of what this disease is, what challenges we face, and what can be done to speed up search for a cure.
Because pancreatic cancer is one of the few cancers for which survival has not improved substantially over the past 25 years, there is the need to raise such awareness and funding now. Road 2A Cure aims to do just that.
Jennifer and Chris Calaprice became involved in the fight against pancreatic cancer in October of 2003 when Chris was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Together with friends, family, and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, they launched their 1st annual motorcycle Ride for Hope and rally. Its success spurred them to want to do more and have a more far reaching impact. Road 2 A Cure, a 501(c)(3) non–profit organization (paperwork finalization in progress) was their answer. Dedicated to raising awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer, Road 2 A Cure is endorsed by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and will be hosting the 2nd annual California ride and rally this October 12, 2008 in addition to their 50 State Tour.
For more information on the Road 2 A Cure 50 State Motorcycle tour or to receive information on donating*, please visit us online at www.Road2ACure.org.
* Please note that Road 2A Cure is in the process of finalizing 501(c)(3) status. Therefore donations are NOT tax deductible at this time. Charitable status should be attained by the end of 2008. When tax exempt status is achieved, all donations made may be deemed retroactively tax deductible.