Padres Pedal 2019 Summer Grants
Grant #1: Accelerating knowledge of genetic mutations in neuroblastoma. Type of Cancer: Pediatric Awardees: Dr. Graham McVicker, Salk Institute for Biological Studies Dr. Jennifer Elster, Rady’s Children’s Hospital About the project: Neuroblastoma is a devastating cancer of the sympathetic nervous system that most commonly affects very young children; 90% of patients are diagnosed by 5 […]
When is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month?
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month Testicular Cancer Awareness Month is an essential part of raising awareness and making an impact on the future of testicular cancer research, preventions and treatments. So when is testicular cancer awareness month celebrated? April is National Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, and it offers the opportunity to spotlight important facts to help […]
Tips for Running Your First 5K
Padres Pedal the Cause is proud to offer different ways for anyone to participate in our event and raise money for a world without cancer. As passionate as we are about cycling, we know that plenty of other people are equally passionate about running or walking. So we created the Padres Pedal 5K run/walk which […]
Padres Pedal the Cause Launches Seventh Season for a World Without Cancer
Premier fundraising organization aims to raise $3.3 million for local cancer research Following a record-breaking year of fundraising, Padres Pedal the Cause announced today that registration is open for its seventh annual event, taking place on November 16, 2019 at Petco Park. The one-day charitable event benefits exploratory cancer research taking place at San Diego’s […]
Sponsor Benefits
Padres Pedal sponsors receive year-round, event, and team benefits when committing to partner with us in creating a world without cancer. Below are the benefits granted to each level; goods and services are given the sponsorship level that is closest to the donation value. LEVEL BENEFITS Presenting Sponsor $250,000 Year-Round Benefits Naming rights for the […]
Padres Pedal the Cause Reaches $10 Million Raised for Local Cancer Research
$2.9 million raised in 2018 brings grand total to more than $10 million since 2013 On Thursday, January 24, 2019, Padres Pedal the Cause was thrilled to be able to present a check for a record-breaking total of $2,940,837 to its four beneficiaries: Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health, Rady Children’s Hospital, the […]
Inside San Diego Sports Covers Padres Pedal 2018
Thanks to our local Fox affiliate for their coverage of the 2018 Padres Pedal the Cause during Inside San Diego Sports!
Tammy Blackburn: “She was going to look after me.”
Family-oriented and fun-loving Tammy Blackburn was on the way home from a Hawaiian vacation when she felt something in her left breast that hadn’t been there before. Soon after, she was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma. The thought of having to say goodbye to her family was the hardest part, especially the thought […]