I am back on my bike and joining thousands of other cyclists and the American Lung Association to raise money to fight lung disease and increase awareness about the importance of lung health.
Lung disease can take someone's breath away, leaving them unable to work, exercise or play. Growing faster than almost any other major illness, lung disease, including lung cancer, asthma and emphysema is the third leading cause of the death in the United States.
I know the impact of lung disease firsthand and am dedicating this ride to my mom. My mom, Jackie, has lived with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) for many years, having grown up in a smoking household surrounded by secondhand smoke. I am a witness to the challenges that lung disease poses to my mom's every day life, but also to her strength and perseverance. This September, I'm riding for her.
This year, I'll be riding on the first day with my friend, Ali. My goal is to be back for the two-day ride in 2024! Please join me in my efforts to make a difference by making a personal or corporate tax-deductible donation.
Thank you in advance for you support!