Fillmore Rider Participates in 3rd Great Cycle Challenge USA
Larry Cassidy of Fillmore will ride 150 miles during the month of September in support of Children’s Cancer Research Fund. If you see Larry riding around town, give him a honk to show your support!
Larry Cassidy of Fillmore will ride 150 miles during the month of September in support of Children’s Cancer Research Fund. If you see Larry riding around town, give him a honk to show your support!
By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, September 8th, 2021
Larry Cassidy will ride 150 miles during month of September in support of Children’s Cancer Research Fund.

Larry Cassidy, a resident of Fillmore, is planning to ride 150 miles and raise $500 during the month of September for Children’s Cancer Research Fund (CCRF) in support of its 7th annual Great Cycle Challenge USA.

Founded in 2015, Great Cycle Challenge USA has grown to become one of the biggest cycling events in the country. In
just six years, over 350,000 riders from 50 states have ridden 24.8 million miles, raising more than $39 million for
research and the development of better treatments and cures for childhood cancer. This year, CCRF hopes over 80,000
riders will help is raise more than $10 million.

“Over 15,000 American children are diagnosed with cancer every year and, sadly, 38 children die every week,” said
Daniel Gumnit, Chief Executive Officer at Children’s Cancer Research Fund. “Thanks to riders like Larry, we’re fueling groundbreaking research to save lives and give kids the brighter future they deserve.”

“This is the third time I have participated in Great Cycle Challenge,” said Larry Cassidy. “During those years, I rode 562 miles and raised $1,169.80. This year, I am aiming to raise $500 and ride 150 miles.”

Funds go to support research at leading pediatric cancer centers across America.

To learn more about Larry’s Great Cycle Challenge USA and to make a donation, please visit www.greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/LarryCassidy.

To participate in Great Cycle Challenge USA, visit GreatCycleChallenge.com.

About Great Cycle Challenge USA: Great Cycle Challenge USA encourages cyclists across the United States to
challenge themselves and set their own personal riding goal throughout September to fight kids' cancer. Riders fundraise to save lives and give kids the brighter future they deserve. For more information, visit greatcyclechallenge.com.

About Children's Cancer Research Fund: Children's Cancer Research Fund invests in groundbreaking research that
is leading to better treatments and cures for children with cancer. CCRF also funds vital family support services and advocates for childhood cancer education and awareness. Since 1981, CCRF donors have helped fund research that has revolutionized the way childhood cancer is treated worldwide. Visit childrenscancer.org or call 1-888-422-7348 to learn more.