The Ride For Roswell | The Ride Grand Island
 
 
 
Presented by West Herr
 
Why We Ride
24 Hours to Cure Cancer
Join us this year for a powerful event and unforgettable weekend as The Ride For Roswell expands to a two-day experience celebrating hope! Register today for one of our cycling routes and also for the all-new Opening Ceremony taking place on Friday, June 22 at UB's Athletic Stadium in Amherst. The Opening Ceremony will include inspirational speakers, activities and a finale concert featuring a top national performing artist! Don't miss the fun. It's sure to be 24 hours you won't soon forget! Learn more and watch our video.
Ride News
The Ride For Roswell - News
Cancer survivor gives back through The Ride For Roswell
YNN spoke to Lindsey Freeland, a stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma survivor and captain of the Lymph-O!-Maniacs Ride For Roswell team. Read about her inspiring journey at the link below. http://buffalo.ynn.com/content/top_stories/664142/cancer-survivor-gives-back-through-ride-for-roswell/
YNN Rochester talks The Ride For Roswell
The Ride For Roswell committee chairperson John Hannon talked to YNN Rochester about this year’s Ride. http://rochester.ynn.com/content/top_stories/661632/2013-ride-for-roswell-information/
Buffalo.com Reports LeAnn Rimes at Opening Ceremony
Check out the recent post by Buffalo.com that promoted LeAnn Rimes coming to The Ride Opening Ceremony on Friday, June 21, 2013. http://www.buffalo.com/arts-entertainment/blog/leann-rimes-to-perform-at-ride-for-roswell-opening-ceremony/
WYRK Announces Opening Ceremony Performer
It’s official – LeAnn Rimes will be the musical talent at this year’s Ride For Roswell Opening Ceremony on Friday, June 21 at UB.  Rimes, a supporter of the cancer cause,  lent her voice to the song “Just Stand Up,” with its proceeds supporting Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C). With her help, SU2C was able […]
COUNTRY STAR LEANN RIMES TO PERFORM AT THE 2013 RIDE FOR ROSWELL OPENING CEREMONY
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) and The Ride For Roswell are pleased to announce country star LeAnn Rimes will perform at The Ride For Roswell 2013 Opening Ceremony on Friday evening, June 21, 2013. Rimes is most well-known for her 1996 release of the Bill Mack song “Blue” at age 13, which […]
Join Clay Moden and TEAM WYRK!
Listen to WYRK’s Clay Moden and The Ride For Roswell’s John Hannon talk about how you can get involved in The Ride 2013 and how to join TEAM WYRK. Clay Moden will not only host the Opening Ceremony on Friday, June 21, but will also ride the 104-mile route. Click here to hear their interview […]
Ride Event Safety Update
As our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and families of the bombings at the Boston Marathon, staff at The Ride For Roswell have taken time to examine the issues of safety and security for The Ride For Roswell 2013. The number one priority for The Ride is safety for our riders, volunteers […]
The Ride For Roswell 2013 Kick-Off Celebration
The Ride For Roswell officially kicked-off on Thursday, March 21, at New Era Cap. More than 200 riders and Ride supporters gathered to celebrate the kick-off, learn where this year’s funds will go and hear what’s new for The Ride 2013. Ch. 2 WGRZ and Ch. 9 YNN were both in attendance at the event. […]
The Ride For Roswell Names 2013 Event Chairs
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Ride For Roswell, Roswell Park Cancer Institute’s largest fundraiser, has named Mitch Flynn, Terry Bourgeois, Christine Eberle, John Hannon, Christopher McNamara, Jonathan Olson, Sally Russell, Angelo Veanes and William Wallace as co-chairs of The Ride For Roswell 2013. The Ride For Roswell weekend begins with the Opening Ceremony on Friday, June 21, […]
Team Roswell Once Again a Strong Force To Be Reckoned with at The Ride!
Congratulations to The Ride’s Team Roswell for maintaining its bragging rights as the Top Fundraising Team!  Over 330 team members raised $166,000+! Over 20 department sub-teams participated Over 130 employees volunteered\ 44 RPCI employees became Extra Mile Club members (raising $1,000 or more) View more of Team Roswell’s results. Hundreds of employees donated Our strongest […]
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
Presented by West Herr Automotive Group
Major Partners
 Wegmans Praxair Superior Group Sahlen's WGRZ Channel 2 New Era Cap Company University at Buffalo Local Edge