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Why We Ride
Ride. Together. Cure.

The Ride For Roswell is an annual celebration of community support for Roswell Park Cancer Institute and its core mission to understand, prevent and cure cancer. The Ride is a year-round fundraising program for the Institute that culminates in a celebratory cycling event every June. It is a safe and healthy day of cycling fun for riders, teams, cancer survivors, and supporters. Read more... 
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The Ride For Roswell - News
Event report: Ride for Roswell, Grand Island edition
Buffalo sportswriter Amy Moritz took on the 50-mile route at the August 21 Ride Grand Island to honor her friend and co-worker Allan Wilson, who is battling cancer. Read Amy’s report on her blog, Byline to the Finish Line. Were you at The Ride Grand Island? Post your thoughts, pictures and video on www.RideConnect.org.
The Ride 2011 Raises $3 Million!
Thank you to the 7,500 riders, 1,500 volunteers and countless donors, partners and supporters who made The Ride For Roswell 2011 another success in support of cancer research and patient programs.  This year’s Ride raised over $3 million, making it our best year yet. This is due to the enthusiasm and advocacy of thousands of [...]
Rider goes the extra 400 miles
Most of our participants and volunteers go the extra mile for Roswell Park. But Bob Gang decided to go 400 extra miles and ride his bike from Maryland to Buffalo for this year’s Ride. Read his story, reported by Amy Moritz at the Buffalo News.
Talking Ride on WGR 550
Many thanks to Ride media spokesman and WGRZ-TV anchor Adam Benigni for sharing some Ride news on WGR-550 recently! Listen to hear Adam discuss The Ride on the Howard Simon Show. (Ride talk begins around the 10 minute mark.)
Team Patrick Rides Again!
Eight-year-old Patrick isn’t letting leukemia treatment stop him: this year he’ll take part in his second Ride For Roswell. Once again, his schoolmates are throwing their support behind him! Thank you to WGRZ’s Kevin O’Neill for this terrific story! Watch Patrick’s story.
Riding For Life: Annalynn’s Story
Annalynn Surace is in remission from leukemia. She’s celebrating by once again leading Team Annalynn in this year’s Ride.  Check out this great story about her journey from Adam Benigni of WGRZ-TV.
Congrats to Ride Founder Mitch Flynn!
Ride For Roswell founder Mitch Flynn, president of Flynn and Friends, was recently honored for his work by Leadership Buffalo at their 2011 Leadership Values Awards. Flynn received the Openness to Change Award and was lauded for not only his professional work, but his efforts and advocacy on behalf of The Ride and the Western [...]
Use a Video to Spread the Word!
How do you spread the word about your efforts for The Ride? Click here to check out this video created by John Guinane to help create buzz about his girlfriend Heather DuBose’s Ride. Credit for the beautiful background music goes to Steve Borowski. Making your own video? Share it with us on RideConnect!
The Ride on Winging It!
Did you catch rider Bill Wallace and Extra Mile Club chair Bill Grande on WNLO-TV’s Winging It! Buffalo Style? Now you can watch video of their spot to learn what’s new at this year’s Ride.
Ride for Roswell has special meaning for Tonawanda man
Check out this great story about rider Andrew Carter and his efforts for this year’s Ride in the Tonawanda News! Ride for Roswell has special meaning for City man By Danielle Haynes The Tonawanda News | Mon May 23, 2011, 05:24 PM EDT City of Tonawanda resident Andrew Carter has quite a few reasons to [...]
Calendar
The Ride For Roswell Published Events Calendar
Extra Mile Club Meeting

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 10 Jan, 2012 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Details:
The Extra Mile Club will be having a full committee meeting.

Location: 901 Washington, 3rd Floor
Created by: Andrea M. Gregory
Extra Mile Club Meeting

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 13 Dec, 2011 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Details:
The Extra Mile Club Committee will be meeting. EMC Perks begins at 4:30 pm, Peloton begins at 5:30 pm and Stewardship at 6:30 pm.

Location: 901 Washington, 3rd Floor
Created by: Andrea M. Gregory
Corporate Partnerships Committee Meeting

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 15 Nov, 2011 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Details:
Community Partnerships Committee Meeting (Occurs every 3rd Tuesday of the month)

 

The Community Partnerships Committee works to increase corporate participation in The Ride through teams, sponsorship, vendor partnerships, in-kind donations, and/or volunteerism.

 

If you would like to join this committee please email rideforroswell@roswellpark.org for more information or to be directed to the correct contact.

 

We hope to see you at the next meeting!

Location: RPCI
Created by: Amanda Kolin
Roswell Riders Committee Meeting

Event Date(s) / Time: Wed, 30 Nov, 2011 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Details:
Roswell Riders Committee Meeting (Every 4th Wednesday of the month)

 

The Roswell Riders Committee creates awareness, and increases participation and fundraising efforts for The Ride in the school/youth community as well as promote cycling and healthy living.

 

If you're interested in joining this committee please email rideforroswell@roswellpark.org and you will be directed to the correct person to speak with.

 

We hope to see you at our next meeting!

Location: RPCI
901 Washington St
3rd Floor Conference Room
Created by: Amanda Kolin
Team Stewardship Committee Meeting (Updated)

Event Date(s) / Time: Wed, 30 Nov, 2011 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Details:
Team Stewardship Committee Meeting (Every 4th Wednesday of the Month at 5:30pm)

 

This committee further develops personal relationships with current and new Ride team captains to encourage team growth through fundraising and team members; and recruits new teams.

 

If you're interested please email rideforroswell@roswellpark.org and you will be directed to the correct person to speak with.

 

We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!

 

 

Location: RPCI
901 Washington St.
3rd Floor Conference Room
Updated by: Amanda Kolin
Team Stewardship Committee Meeting

Event Date(s) / Time: Wed, 30 Nov, 2011 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Details:
Team Stewardship Committee Meeting - Every 4th Wednesday of the Month at 5:30pm.

This committee further develops personal relationships with current and new Ride team captains to encourage team growth through fundraising and team members; and recruits new teams.

If you're interested please email rideforroswell@roswellpark.org and you will be directed to the correct person to speak with.

We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!

 

 

Location: RPCI
901 Washington St.
3rd Floor Conference Room
Created by: Amanda Kolin
The Ride For Roswell Award Ceremony (Updated)

Event Date(s) / Time: Mon, 24 Oct, 2011 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: University at Buffalo, North Campus
Reception for Invited Guests; Center for the Arts from 5:00 to 6:30

Award Ceremony; Slee Hall
All are welcomed, 6:30 to 8:00
Fees: Free for invited guests
$25.00 per guest for the Reception
Contact: (716) THE-RIDE (843-7433)
Updated by: Amanda Kolin
The Ride For Roswell Award Ceremony (Updated)

Event Date(s) / Time: Mon, 24 Oct, 2011 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: University at Buffalo, North Campus
Reception for Invited Guests; Center for the Arts from 5:00 to 6:30

Award Ceremony; Slee Hall
All are welcomed, 6:30 to 8:00
Fees: Free for invited guests
$25.00 per guest for the Reception
Contact: (716) THE-RIDE (843-7433)
Updated by: Amanda Kolin
The Ride For Roswell Award Ceremony

Event Date(s) / Time: Mon, 24 Oct, 2011 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: University at Buffalo, North Campus
Reception for Invited Guests; Center for the Arts from 5:00 to 6:30
Award Ceremony; Slee Hall
All are welcomed, 6:30 to 8:00
Fees: Free for invited guests
$25.00 per guest for the Reception
Contact: (716) THE-RIDE (843-7433)
Created by: Amanda Kolin
The Ride For Roswell 2012 Brainstorming Meeting (Updated)

Event Date(s) / Time: Thu, 8 Sep, 2011 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Gaylord Cary Conference Room
Research Studies Center Building
Elm & Carlton Streets
Buffalo, NY 14263
Contact: 716-THE-RIDE (843-7433)
Updated by: Lisa Scherer
Committee Meetings
Top Fundraisers
2012 Top Individuals
  1. Norma Stading:  $1,740.00
  2. Laurie Dohn:  $1,000.00
  3. James Lynch:   $1,000.00
  4. Bren Price:  $565.00
  5. Beth Ann Hedges:  $510.00
  6. Bradley Wood:  $475.00
  7. Randall Dievendorf:  $400.00
  8. Terry Bourgeois:  $385.00
  9. Rob Goldberg:  $315.00
  10. Rocco Surace:  $310.00
2012 Top Teams
  1. Team Praxair: $25,375.00*
  2. Team Kmart:  $5,000.00*
  3. Kids Just Want to Have Fun:  $1,825.00
  4. Team Rich:  $1,000.00
  5. Missy Extra Milers:  $700.00
  6. Danforth:  $500.00
  7. Team Roswell:  $425.00**
  8. Team Courage - Riding for Roger:  $400.00
  9. LiveStrong:  $275.00
  10. Team Bob Filipski:  $210.00
As of January 6, 2012
 
* Cash Sponsorship included in team total
**Team Roswell includes Dept. Teams - Alliance, Donor Center 2012, and Pathology
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Major Partners
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