Marquette General Foundation
For You. For the U.P. For Life
Hope Starts Here Cycling Challenge a big success!
Despite frigid temperatures and brisk, north winds, bikers and walkers braved the elements and happily participated in the Fourth Annual Hope Starts Here Cycling Challenge on Saturday, May 9, in Marquette.
Money raised will be used by the Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center to advance its mission to empower patients through advocacy, research, education and treatment programs. The Brain Tumor Center provides a multidisciplinary approach, combining the input from Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Neurosurgery, Palliative Care, Nursing and Social Services. It applies diagnostic and treatment methods in the care of patients in collaboration with Northern Michigan University.
The 2009 event proved to be tremendously successful. According to race officials, 286 people registered for the cycling challenge/walk, with net proceeds exceeding $19,450! Thank you to everyone who participated in this annual event and to our terrific sponsors who helped support it! For more information about the UMBTC, visit its website at hopestartshere.org.
| Participants pick up their packets and complete registration |
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| Bikers get ready for their ride |
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Elizabeth Schut of Deerton proudly holds the Individual Karry Award for raising the most money in 2009.
Schut, who raised more than $650, has raised the most money in all four years of the event! |
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Dr. Richard Rovin, left, presents Matt Ludwig, music teacher at Marquette Senior High School, the John Kerry Award.
The award is given to the individual and team that raise the most money for the UMBTC. John fought a courageous battle against brain cancer and inspires us to continue the fight.The recognition goes to the individual who exhibits real passion in raising money for brain tumor awareness. |
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A large number of participants gather for a lunch following their rides/walks
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| The Hope Starts Here Cycling Challenge Event Committee
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From left are Meredith Ammons-Ollila, Marketing Coordinator in Community Relations and Marketing; Pam Benton, Operations and Special Events Manager with the Marquette General Foundation; Dr. Richard Rovin, MGHS Neurosurgeon and Medical Director of the UMBTC; Robert Winn, Ph.D, Professor in the Department of Biology at Northern Michigan University; Laurie Neldberg-Weesen, Program Director of Neurosciences at Marquette General; and Lisa Johnson, Staff Development Coordinator in the Education Department at Marquette General |
