The Best Gift of All: A Cancer-Free Diagnosis
“When I got my diagnosis, heard HER2 POSITIVE, stage 3… I thought it was death sentence.” Meet Lauren, wife and mother of three young children, who had more life to give than a stage 3 aggressive breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 31 could take from her. Through the tremendous care she received at […]
FAQs Video Series – Courses and Safety
Introducing a new video series for #PadresPedal18! Over the next few weeks, we will answer some of the most common questions that come up for event day, and help you get ready to #endcancer together with Padres Pedal the Cause on November 17. We’ll cover event day logistics, tips for fundraising, and more. For the […]
Leukemia Awareness Month: Life with Acute Myeloid Leukemia
September is Leukemia Awareness Month and Padres Pedal the Cause would like to introduce you to a featured fighter in our community. Here’s how leukemia touched one couple’s life, altering it in an instant. Matt’s Story Meet Matt Fontanesi. Six months after marrying his wife Dani, they left their home in Wellington, New Zealand for […]
Padres Pedal the Cause Announced as Finalist in Aetna’s Voice of Health Contest
Supporters of the San Diego-based Nonprofit Can Vote on October 1st Aetna’s Voices of Health contest today announced Padres Pedal the Cause as a finalist in the California region. The Aetna’s Voices of Health contest is an annual competition that highlights organizations that bring positive change to their communities. Padres Pedal the Cause is one […]
Partner Hotel Deals for #PadresPedal18
Stay close to Petco Park and be ready to crush cancer on November 17 with one of our hotel partners, Omni Hotel and Hotel Indigo. The Omni San Diego Hotel Steps from Petco Park and next to the convention center, Omni San Diego Hotel in the historic Gaslamp Quarter has reserved a number of discounted rooms just […]
Detecting and Attacking Cancer through Innovation
Jamieson, Parker share new approaches to cancer prevention and treatment at the Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion at UC San Diego Health. It can be hard to keep up with the wealth of new discoveries and research that takes place every day along the Pacific shore. Even the cliffs that launch paragliders over the ocean […]
Meet Our Beneficiaries
UC San Diego Health Moores Cancer Center UC San Diego Health Moores Cancer Center is one of Padres Pedal the Cause’s four beneficiaries and is at the forefront of the fight against cancer. Moores Cancer Center is San Diego’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, which unites research labs, clinical trials, outreach programs, and […]
The Most Scenic Bike Routes in San Diego to Help You Train
When it’s time to start training for an upcoming ride or an event like Padres Pedal the Cause , it can be helpful to incorporate new bike routes. Varying your routes can help you train more effectively, and adding in scenic routes makes it even more enjoyable. Padres Pedal loves riding scenic bike routes in San […]