Hello my name is Chris, I am a survivor!I am 39 years old and have survived recurrent pancreatic cancer for the last three years. Like many other people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, I am not old, nor an excessive drinker. We understand little about the causes of this disease or its prevention. This can change with your help.I have lived a full life--a life full of backpacking, multi-hundred mile bicycle tours, service in the U.S. Army Rangers, rock climbing, sailing, crossing oceans, diving wrecks. I have a loving marriage, and the best friends and family imaginable. Unfortunately, many others who are diagnosed with this disease will not have time to fulfill their dreams or enjoy their family and friends.Pancreatic cancer is the 4th leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.; however, it receives much less funding than any other leading cancer. Pancreatic cancer is preventable and curable; we just have not yet found the prevention or the cure.It is not in my nature to solicit help from others. However, as Edmund Burke once said, “All that is necessary for evil to succeed is that good men do nothing.†I find that I must give voice for those who no longer can or for those who are consumed by the battle and can not spare the energy. Our goal is that with the help of caregivers, cancer advocacy organizations, private sponsors, federal funding, researchers, and dedicated physicians we will understand this disease and find a cure. Any assistance you can offer in helping us get the 1st Annual Ride for Hope Memorial Ride and Rally off the ground will be most appreciated. It is our sincere hope that you will find a way to help us raise the visibility of our motorcycle ride and help raise public awareness of this devastating disease.My name is Chris and I am a survivor. We are few. Rarely are we around long enough to make others aware. I speak for those who can not.Please Support the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in their efforts to make a difference.Please visit our website at:
www.rideforhope.info
and The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network's site at:
www.pancan.org
