Wheel to Survive Dallas 2016 Special Thanks
With 348 riders and almost $300,000 raised for ovarian cancer research, Wheel to Survive Dallas 2016 was a HUGE success. Be the Difference Foundation would like to extend a special thanks to the following individuals and organizations who made this year's event one to remember.
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Wheel to Survive Dallas 2016 Special Thanks
With 348 riders almost $300,000 raised for ovarian cancer research, Wheel to Survive Dallas 2016 was a HUGE success. Be the Difference Foundation would like to extend a special thanks to the following individuals and organizations who made this year's event one to remember. Sponsors - Host Sponsor: Being the Difference Sponsor: Celebrating the Difference Sponsors: Making the Difference Sponsors: Investing in the Difference Sponsors: Supporting the Difference Sponsors: CD Wealth Management Independence Title Company Holly Kuper Photography ID Life Legacy Texas Mona Lisa Partners Myriad Norton Rose Fulbright Retail Connection Lead Instructors - Missy Quintana Terri Arends Simone Shrell Michelle De...
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Wheel to Survive Dallas 2016 – Event Day News You Can Use
When do I ride? If your team captain hasn't contacted you already, reach out to them and find out when you ride. Ride times are: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. HERO HOUR begins at 2:00 p.m. We invite all ovarian cancer survivors and their families to join us for Hero Hour so we can recognize their presence at Wheel to Survive. Where do I park and enter the building? The JCC is located at 7900...
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Why I Ride: Atila Ali
cousin, Roya, was an absolute light in people's lives. She loved Oscar Dela Hoya and even referred to herself as Roya Dela Hoya, joking that she wanted to marry him. Five years ago, at just 32 years-old, Roya was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. After experiencing some bloating and pain in her urinary tract, she went in for a check-up. At the time of the discovery, it was a slow growing cancer, so she opted (because of her age and the fact that she wanted to bear children later in life) not to have a hysterectomy. When Roya was diagnosed, we were terrified, sad, heartbroken...
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Be the Difference Foundation Hosts Fourth Annual “Wheel to Survive Dallas”
Be the Difference Foundation announces its fourth annual Wheel to Survive Dallas fundraiser to take place on Sunday, February 28, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at JCC Dallas. Wheel to Survive is a high-energy, inspirational indoor cycling fundraiser to benefit programs for women currently battling ovarian cancer and provide research dollars for a cure. Hundreds of participants, riding as part of a team or individually, ride to raise money for the cause, as well as honor friends, family and loved ones affected by the disease. Special guests for this year's ride include Roger Staubach, former Dallas Cowboys' Quarterback and...
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Be the Difference Foundation Hosts Third Annual Wheel to Survive San Francisco
An Indoor Cycling Fundraiser to Benefit Ovarian Cancer Research REDWOOD CITY, CA. - Be the Difference Foundation announces its third annual Wheel to Survive San Francisco fundraiser to take place on Sunday, November 1, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Bay Club Redwood Shores in Redwood City, CA. Wheel to Survive is an uplifting and inspirational indoor cycling event to benefit ovarian cancer research. Cyclists can form a team or ride as an individual for the full four hours. Each rider raises at least $250 to participate. 100% of money raised by riders benefits ovarian cancer research. Dr....
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So you registered for Wheel to Survive… Now what?
Let's face it - asking your friends, family and coworkers to open their hearts (and wallets) to ovarian cancer research can be intimidating, which is why we have compiled this simple, yet comprehensive list of ways you can meet and even exceed your fundraising goal! 1. Tell your story. We are all riding for a reason. Someone was diagnosed, someone lived, someone died. We ride for our mothers, daughters, wives, sisters and friends. We ride so that no woman has to receive the devastating diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Make sure to include why you ride on your fundraising page. People are more likely...
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Be the Difference Foundation and Frisco RoughRiders Strike-Out Ovarian Cancer
Frisco RoughRiders Host Ovarian Cancer Awareness Night at Dr Pepper Ballpark FRISCO, Texas – September 6, 2015 – Be the Difference Foundation, the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and the Frisco RoughRiders are kicking off September, National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, with a special Ovarian Cancer Awareness Night sponsored by Medical City Dallas Hospital at Dr Pepper Ballpark on September 6, 2015 at 6:05 p.m. “Ovarian cancer has the ability to devastate families,” said Jessica English, Frisco RoughRiders Sr. Group Sales Executive. “It only makes sense that we support the awareness and research of this cause.” Ovarian cancer accounts for about...
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Why I Ride: Seth Mierl
My name is Seth Mierl, and I ride to raise awareness and to help fund research for ovarian cancer. I am a momma’s boy riding in memory of my mom, Carolyn, who fought courageously after being diagnosed with Stage IV ovarian cancer. She turned out to be the strongest person I have ever known both mentally and physically. Not once did she never feel sorry for herself, but it was obvious she fought for the things she loved most in her life… her family! She also loved baseball and any other sports I played. I am not sure she ever...
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Why I Ride: Lauren Treu
What can I say about my mother that would even do justice to what an amazing woman she is... She is my rock and the person I want to be like most in this world. We are a single mother/daughter relationship, so it has always been 'us against the world' mindset. We can conquer anything together and I love that about us. The woman has been through so much in life, she has triumphed through a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that left her re-learning most functioning things like: simple math, making grocery lists, driving, critical thinking... Then after finally getting...
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Why I Ride: Nora Hughes
My name is Nora, and I am a seven year survivor of ovarian cancer. I had a very sudden onset of symptoms. My doctor immediately sent me for imaging and then referred me on to a specialist. Within ten days I had surgery and confirmation that it was cancer. In retrospect, the pain was a blessing - it was a warning and I was very lucky to have doctors who listened and acted. I was diagnosed at Stage 2C. It was stage 2 because the original site on the fallopian tube had metastasized to the surface of the uterus in...
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Why I Ride: Don Nebhan
I ride in memory of my bride Anne, my neighbor Pam, my friends Helen and Denise and my colleague Carol. I ride for all families impacted by ovarian cancer. I ride for all women who have yet to be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I ride for the children, parents, spouses, friends, families and entire communities that are impacted by the pain and loss ovarian cancer brings. I ride for all health care workers and physicians who provide comfort and hope each day while witnessing the diseases’ pain and devastation. I ride for the researchers who work tirelessly to find an accurate early detection...
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