Media Release

For Immediate Release

7/1/06

Local Contact:� Jeffrey Wood, (315) 788-5228, jeff@freewood.net

 

Local Cancer Awareness Group announces 4th annual �SpokerRide� for Life to be held July 29th 2006 in Sackets Harbor, NY.

 

North Country against Cancer is again proud to sponsor the 4th annual SpokerRide 2006 (formerly the Poker Ride for Life) that starts and ends in Sackets Harbor NY. There are two races/rides this year - a 30 mile beginner/intermediate course and a more advanced 50 mile course. The 50 mile ride starts at 9:00am in downtown Sackets Harbor, and the 30 mile ride starts � hour later at 9:30am. Both courses wind thru Southern Jefferson County.

 

Riders can get registration forms at the Watertown YMCA (both downtown and at the fairgrounds), and at Blue Cat Cycles on public square in Watertown. There are also downloadable registration forms online at www.spokerride.net.

 

There are prizes for the best in each age/sex category, as well for the best poker hand. The grand prize for the best poker hand this year will be a certificate valued at $1,000 for a new bike and accessory package donated by Blue Cat Cycles.

 

Testicular cancer survivors Jeff and Steve Wood have pledged to raise funds for the Lance Armstrong Foundation as a member of the LIVESTRONG Challenge series, a program where cyclists, cancer survivors and other volunteers raise funds and awareness for the Foundation in their local communities.

 

Amateur Cyclists Jeff and Steve Wood frequently ride many of the back roads in Southern Jefferson County, and were inspired by Lance Armstrong�s message and courage battling testicular cancer. While battling cancer the brothers noted that there are many support and awareness groups for Breast and Prostate cancer, but none for other less common cancers like Testicular Cancer. The NCAC and the LAF are both excellent ways to get the word out, as well as raise funds for cancer research, support and advocacy.

 

Funds raised through the LIVESTRONG Ride Series will enable the LAF to continue helping people in the host cities and across the nation with the physical, emotional and practical challenges of cancer. Since its inception in 1997, the LAF has invested nearly $6.3 million in research and community programs in California, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Oregon and Texas.

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Major sponsors of this years ride include Blue Cat Cycles, The Family YMCA, Westelcom, Sackets Harbor Brewing Company and McDonalds.

 

To learn more about the Lance Armstrong Foundation or to register or to learn more about the LIVESTRONG Challenge, call 888.4.CHALLENGE (888.424.2553) or visit livestrongchallenge.org.

For more information on North Country against Cancer, please contact Jeff Wood at 315-788-5228 or visit the website at www.spokerride.net.