On Sept. 7, hundreds of cyclists will line up to ride anywhere from 5 to 100 miles in the Norton Cancer Institute’s Bike to Beat Cancer. The hope is to raise more than $500,000 for cancer research, prevention, advanced treatments, patient support and more for the Kentuckiana community. The ride begins in front of the…
When it comes to fighting cancer, Claudia Johnson knows the power of being surrounded by a good team. The physical therapist assistant at Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital beat cancer — twice — and knows how tough and scary the journey can be for anyone who is going through it. Now, it’s Claudia’s mission to…
Norton Healthcare chaplain Brian Wilson, Rev. Brian K. Wilson, Sr., MDiv., BC, hopes for the day when the diagnosis of cancer no longer contains the sting and ache it now does. He is encouraged by the stories of those who have survived the battle with cancer as well as those who are gaining strength in the fight. His mother, Alberta,…
Seth Thomas, financial counselor, Norton Brownsboro Hospital, has been riding in Bike to Beat Cancer since 2009. Back then, the event was a 150-mile ride from Louisville to Lexington — a big feat for someone who hadn’t been on a bike since childhood. He was doing it for friends and family members who’d battled cancer,…
An unfortunate reality is that everyone has been touched by cancer in some way. Mary Cambron, pharmacy director for Norton Audubon Hospital and Norton Hospital, first faced cancer when the disease took the life of her cousin at age 15. Mary’s aunts, as well as a dear friend and co-worker, also have endured the disease….
An avid cyclist and 10-year cancer survivor himself, Bob D’Antoni will be riding in honor of his son, a childhood cancer survivor. Norton Healthcare Published: 09/05/2018 Bob D’Antoni will ride in his 10th Bike to Beat Cancer this year. An avid cyclist and 10-year cancer survivor himself, he will be riding in honor of his son,…
In 2011, Ed Nelson’s sister Deana was treated for breast cancer. At that time, he felt like he needed to do something. He decided to ride in Bike to Beat Cancer. The 10th annual Bike to Beat Cancer on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Norton Cancer Institute – Brownsboro, will be Ed’s seventh time riding…
September 2018 will mark the 10th anniversary of Bike to Beat Cancer, a fundraising event to support cancer care in the Louisville area. Gina Morrison, nurse navigator with Norton Cancer Institute, is already gearing up for her second year riding. Last year, she formed “Team AYA” (Adolescent and Young Adult) and participated as a Bike…
Bike to Beat Cancer is offering a new “virtual rider” option this year. It’s for anyone who wants to be part of the event but is unable to pedal the actual route. Virtual riders may live out of town or feel uncomfortable riding on the road. They don’t even have to own a bike. Virtual…
My favorite time of year is fast approaching — no, not my birthday — Bike to Beat Cancer! For those who have spent time with me, you know I am passionate about Norton Cancer Institute’s mission to cure cancer and eliminate suffering. I’m equally as passionate about accomplishing this mission through Bike to Beat Cancer….
Ice cream ride Sunday, July 23, 11 a.m. Meet at Floyd County Family YMCA 33 State St. New Albany, Indiana Ride level: 1 to 3 Distance: 20 miles with one big hill Self-supported. Bring money for Polly’s Freeze ice cream at the halfway point. Big ride to honor survivors Saturday, July 29, 8 a.m. Meet…
Annie’s Angels started riding in the Bike to Beat Cancer for Annie, Mindy Scott’s co-worker with pancreatic cancer. In five years, they’ve raised more than $3,500. “When people say (the Bike to Beat Cancer ride is) too hard — these people are battling cancer. This is easy.”
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