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Pedal the Cause announces 2012 cancer research projects

Pedal the Cause announces 2012 cancer research projects


| March 12, 2013 | Comments (0)

Research on breast cancer and melanoma are included in the first round of projects funded by the 2012 Pedal the Cause event. All proceeds from the annual bike challenge are used for cancer research at the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. [...]

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Pedal the Cause 25% Discount Runs Through August 1

Pedal the Cause 25% Discount Runs Through August 1


| July 13, 2012 | Comments (0)

As you get ready for the weekend, just a reminder it’s not too late to sign up for the cycling event Pedal the Cause at a discount. Those who register before August 1 will receive 25% off. In addition, high school and college students are eligible for a special reduced fundraising commitment of only $100. [...]

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Pedal the Cause Offers Early Bird Specials

Pedal the Cause Offers Early Bird Specials


| April 26, 2012 | Comments (0)

October may be a few months away, but for those interested in participating in the third annual Pedal the Cause, organizers are offering “Early Bird” specials for those who register early. Participants who register for the cycling event before June 1 will receive 50% off their fundraising commitment and those who register before August 1 [...]

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Pedal the Cause Announces 2012 Grant Recipients


| February 24, 2012 | Comments (0)

It’s a common thought when you sign a check over to a charity: Where is my money going?  The cycling event Pedal the Cause answered that question last night. At their “Yellow Jersey” dinner at Moulin in south city honoring those who raised $2,500 or more, Pedal executive director Jay Indovino announced 12 research grants made [...]

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Pedal the Cause donates $1.3 million to fight cancer


| November 15, 2011 | Comments (2)

In a press conference today at our Center for Advanced Medicine, representatives from the cycling event Pedal the Cause presented a check for $1.3 million to Barnes-Jewish president Rich Liekweg and St. Louis Children’s Hospital president Lee Fetter for cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and Children’s Hospital. Pedal the Cause is a second year cycling [...]

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Over 1,300 Ride in Today's Pedal The Cause


| October 2, 2011 | Comments (0)

A big thank you to the 1,301 riders who participated in today’s Pedal the Cause, the annual cycling event raising money for cancer research at the Siteman Cancer Center and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. A final tally won’t be in for about another month, but as of today over $1.1 million dollars was raised in [...]

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Put your pedal to the metal….let's go!


| September 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

The wind in your hair. The road, racing beneath your tires. The camaraderie. The feeling that you are actively helping to help find a cure for cancer. These are all things that you’ll experience on Sunday if you’ve signed up for Pedal The Cause, the community-wide cycling fundraising event in which all donations raised will [...]

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Leisa Zigman Talks Cancer Diagnosis, "Team Leisa"

Leisa Zigman Talks Cancer Diagnosis, "Team Leisa"


| September 16, 2011 | Comments (0)

We’ve shared with you previously the story of KSDK anchor Leisa Zigman and how she’s turned her cancer fight into efforts to raise money for cancer research. If you aren’t familiar, Leisa was diagnosed last year with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and was treated with a new protocol at Siteman Cancer Center by oncologist Nancy Bartlett, MD. [...]

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Pedal The Cause Phone Bank Tonight on KSDK — Sign Up for Team Leisa

Pedal The Cause Phone Bank Tonight on KSDK — Sign Up for Team Leisa


| September 14, 2011 | Comments (1)

It’s 18 days and counting until the cycling fundraiser Pedal the Cause kicks off October 1 and 2 in downtown St. Louis, in the process raising money for cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. According to the Pedal website, they are at 934 riders and $773,758 in dollars raised. Tonight, [...]

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Register for Pedal the Cause Tonight on KSDK

Register for Pedal the Cause Tonight on KSDK


| August 10, 2011 | Comments (0)

We want to encourage you to watch KSDK tonight as many from our Siteman Cancer Center will be on hand between 5 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. to take calls from viewers interested in the cycling event Pedal the Cause. From KSDK.com: You can join Leisa Zigman in the fight against cancer by donating or riding [...]

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