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Thank you to the 2008 Riders and Crew from the first-ever Breast Cancer Ride.  Together we've raised nearly $180,000 to benefit Open Arms of Minnesota. 

Read about why our participants are Riding and Crewing with us:
"This past winter I had two lumpectomies.  Both were benign.  However, both my mother and father had breast cancer.  I have three sisters and three daughters.  We need to find a cure."

"I am currently undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. This event should fall in the break between my chemotherapy and radiation therapy treatments."

"My mother died at the age of 42 from breast cancer.   During her illness, it was the small acts of kindness that made the biggest impact. A meal is a way of saying "I care". I want to help make that happen for others."

"My mother passed away due to breast cancer and I have had breast cancer twice now in my life, and have survived."

"I learned my first and most valuable lesson about living and dying from breast cancer from my dear cousin Sonni.  I still miss her 26 years later."

"My wife's best friend is currently battling breast cancer, so my wife and I decided to do this ride together. I support organizations committed to fighting cancer."

"I love and support my sweet wife and I want to honor the memory of her mom, Big Jean!"

"I love the idea of supporting an organization that provides healthy food, made with love, to the women (men) and families fighting breast cancer."

"I'm participating in this event because my mother passed away from Breast Cancer and my aunt is a 2x Survivor."

"I'm riding in memory of my cousin Nancy and Aunt Stella who died from breast cancer. I want to help those who are struggling with this disease."

"I've had various family members and friends affected by breast cancer. When I heard this ride was going to be established, I wanted to be a part of it."

"My teammate and girlfriend Christie is a heroic survivor."

"Team Sambucus lux lucis is riding in honor of our dear friend, Barb Kirkpatrick - cancer patient and survivor. The name is derived from  Latin: Sambucus = elderberry, lux lucis = the light of hope."

"Because who knows...I may be next."