Bike ride raises a million for cancer
The Wisconsin chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society hosted a 150-mile bike ride to raise funds for cancer research last month. A two-day event, it started at the Milwaukee Area Technical College and finished at Sturgeon Bay, and raised over $1m.
Erich Schmandt of Menomonee Falls was one rider at the race, and spoke to Menomonee Falls Now on the day. Schmandt rode with 19 other teammates for Reich Tool and Design/Trinity Biomedical, which raised $16,000 this year. Describing the ride as both “a fun challenge” and “beautiful”, he stressed the importance of raising funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He also admits that the first time he participated in the ride he was “pretty intimidated” but the friendly and relaxed atmosphere helped him.
Riders started fundraising and training months in advance to be in the right shape to complete the tour. Reich Tool and Design/Trinity Biomedical vice president Brett Reich mentioned the importance of businesses giving back to the community, adding that the opportunity to talk to those who have lost someone to cancer means a lot to him.
Communities use signs during marathons or bike tours both to tell riders where to go and to show spectators where riders might be coming from. A sign printing company is therefore often sought by organizers in advance.
Erich Schmandt of Menomonee Falls was one rider at the race, and spoke to Menomonee Falls Now on the day. Schmandt rode with 19 other teammates for Reich Tool and Design/Trinity Biomedical, which raised $16,000 this year. Describing the ride as both “a fun challenge” and “beautiful”, he stressed the importance of raising funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He also admits that the first time he participated in the ride he was “pretty intimidated” but the friendly and relaxed atmosphere helped him.
Riders started fundraising and training months in advance to be in the right shape to complete the tour. Reich Tool and Design/Trinity Biomedical vice president Brett Reich mentioned the importance of businesses giving back to the community, adding that the opportunity to talk to those who have lost someone to cancer means a lot to him.
Communities use signs during marathons or bike tours both to tell riders where to go and to show spectators where riders might be coming from. A sign printing company is therefore often sought by organizers in advance.