For nearly two decades, Ride Cincinnati has brought together cyclists, survivors, and supporters across Greater Cincinnati for one powerful purpose: to fund the fight against cancer. What began as a grassroots cycling event in honor of Marlene Harris—who lost her life to breast cancer—has grown into the region’s leading cycling fundraiser.
Wade Johnston has brought a vision of a connected, vibrant, cutting-edge Cincinnati closer to reality this past year as the director of Tri-State Trails. “We want to put Cincinnati on the map and think the trails will do that.”
de Cincinnati’s fundraising efforts are considered to be a “critical component” to the Barrett Cancer Center’s drive to earn a coveted National Cancer Institute designation.
As in previous years, every rider-raised dollar goes directly to support cancer research here in Cincinnati.
Walk or ride for a cause, dine at Nicola’s for literacy, buy some fresh art or upcycled creations, celebrate a free press …
Forty-five floors. Eight hundred and four steps. That’s the distance to the top of Carew Tower, and getting to the top is the mission for those signing up to tackle the Fight for Air Climb.
More than 7,000 people are expected to participate in the JDRF One Walk in Mason. The event is one of more than 200 JDRF walks nationwide.
Led by a dedicated founding family and volunteers for the past 11 years, Ride Cincinnati has raised $2.8 million to support the fight against cancer.
Girls on the Run Greater Cincinnati held its semi-annual 5k, which takes place at the end of each spring and fall season. The group hosted more than 3,000 runners and walkers at the November event.
Nearly 3,000 participants took to the streets of Mariemont for the eighth annual Warrior Run: The Race for Life. The record crowd at the family-friendly walk/run and after party helped raise money and awareness to address mental illness and suicide prevention.
