NEWS AND BLOG
5 Ways to Support a Loved One After Cancer Diagnosis
A cancer diagnosis can be hard to accept, and if someone you love has been diagnosed, you might be looking for ways to offer care and support. Here are five things you can do to help your loved one understand that they don’t have to navigate this scary situation alone. Acknowledge it. A lot of […]
The Importance of Cancer Screenings
Getting regular cancer screenings is important for detecting the early signs of cancer so you can treat it as soon as possible. Regular screenings may help doctors identify abnormal tissue or precancerous cells, even before you have symptoms. Some screenings are standard, while others are recommended because of family history or higher risk factors, such […]
Padres Pedal the Cause Donates More Than $2.4 Million to Local Cancer Research
Our biggest annual tally to date. 100% of funds raised benefit innovative cancer research in San Diego. Padres Pedal the Cause presented a check for $2,401,523.00 on Wednesday, January 24, at Farmer & the Seahorse in La Jolla, to representatives from Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health, Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery […]
5 Cycling Resolutions to Make in 2018
Do you have goals for your cycling in the New Year? Start the year off right by making cycling resolutions for 2018 that you can feel good about. These resolutions are good for your body and your soul, so try committing to a few of these this New Year. Start biking to work. You […]
Five Things You Can Donate to Have a Charitable Holiday Season
The holidays are all about giving and if you want to get into the spirit of the season, make charitable giving a part of your holiday traditions. Most people think of donating money when they think of charitable giving, but that’s not the only way to give. Often, you can donate precisely what an organization […]
Celebrating Giving Tuesday
The holidays are all about giving, and this season many companies are getting into the spirit of giving, too. On Giving Tuesday, businesses across the country are choosing to give back to their communities and help make a difference dollar by dollar. This means causes receive larger donations than they ordinarily would, and it can […]
The Impact of Philanthropy
National Philanthropy Day is November 15th, and while we should aim to participate in philanthropic work year round, it’s a great time to jump in with both feet. For those who participated in Padres Pedal the Cause, you got a great start with our event and helping to create a world without cancer! Now you […]
Researcher Spotlight: Graham McVicker, Salk Institute
Pictured: Team SCC- Salk Cancer Center Team, Graham McVicker is third from right. Meet Graham McVicker, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Laboratory of Genetics and the Integrative Biology Laboratory at the Salk Institute. Earlier this year, he received one of 12 Padres Pedal grants awarded with our 2016 donation, along with Jesse Dixon, Ph.D., of […]