The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's
Picturesque Scenic Shore Bike Tour on Lake Michigan Shoreline
offers a Unique Ride Experience to Help Drive its Lifesaving
Mission
RYE
BROOK, N.Y., July 8, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Kicking off on July
27 in Mequon, Wisconsin,
the 32nd annual Scenic Shore Bike Tour is a
two-day, 150-mile, fully supported cycling event where cyclists of
all ages from across the country will gather to help change the
lives of blood cancer patients. Participants are laser-focused on
driving forward the work of The Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society (LLS) to fund groundbreaking research, provide free
patient support and assistance, and advocate on behalf of blood
cancer patients and their families.
"Thanks to the dedication of our participants and supporters,
Scenic Shore Bike Tour has grown from a locally supported event to
the forefront of the national cycling scene and is helping us
improve the quality of life for all blood cancer patients," said
Coker Powell, EVP, LLS Chief Revenue
Officer. "Anyone can join and make a difference - the beautiful
shoreline of Lake Michigan is the
perfect picturesque setting for a weekend of riding the shore for a
cure!"
From road bikes to e-bikes and everything in between, thousands
of riders, cancer survivors, and supporters will pedal and cheer in
support of a cure for blood cancer. Participants will have the
opportunity to choose from a variety of routes including 25-miles,
75-miles, and traditional 2-day 150-mile routes.
This year LLS has chosen 25-year-old lymphoma survivor
Allie Frankmann as the event's
Honored Hero. A resident of Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, she is currently pursuing a medical degree and
plans to become a pediatric oncologist to help other patients.
Having completed her final treatment on in October 2022, Allie's entire family will be
partaking in the ride in her honor and to support the entire blood
cancer community.
"I am so thankful to everyone involved in Scenic Shore Bike
Tour!" said Last name. "From peer support groups to funding the
research of many of my treatments, LLS has made a huge impact
on my experience as a patient and survivor."
Through events like Scenic Shore Bike Tour, LLS has invested
more than $1.7 billion since its
inception in research to advance breakthrough therapies.
Event Details
Saturday, July 27, 2024
START: Mequon, WI
Riders will arrive in Mequon
with the ride officially beginning at 7:30
am. After an inspiring opening ceremony, the 75-mile trek
will begin. After arriving at Red Arrow Park, the day will wrap up
with an awards ceremony along the lakeside.
Sunday, July 28, 2024
END: John Miles Park, Sturgeon Bay, WI
Learn more and register here!
About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia
& Lymphoma Society® (LLS) is the global leader in
the fight against blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia,
lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma, and improve the quality
of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood
cancer research around the world, provides free information and
support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients
seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.
Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Rye Brook, NY, LLS has regions throughout
the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit www.LLS.org.
Patients should contact the Information Resource Center at (800)
955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9
p.m. ET.
For additional information, visit lls.org/lls-newsnetwork.
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Media Contact:
Amanda King, The Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society
Amanda.King@lls.org
718-772-6302
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