Hundreds Bike for the Pediatric Cancer Foundation

On Sunday, May 18, 2010, spectacular weather brought out hundreds of cyclists from across the county for the 10th Annual Bikeathon to benefit children with cancer. The Pediatric Cancer Foundation and Westchester County Parks co-sponsored the special family fun event, entitled Pedal for Progress. Cyclists of all ages rode to support the worthy cause, and there was a tremendous aura of excitement and positive energy at the event.

Scarsdale residents Jill Weisfeld and Trisanne Berger, Hartsdale resident Pam Goldstein, and Melanie Bennett and Beth Nechamkin of Harrison were the Chairs of this year’s Pediatric Cancer Foundation Bikeathon. Stefanie Mittman, President of the Pediatric Cancer Foundation, remarked, “There are bright rays of hope in pediatric cancer. The eradication of this devastating disease depends on groups such as Pediatric Cancer Foundation and the generosity of people in the community. We are particularly grateful to all of the volunteers for the Bikeathon for their tireless efforts in creating, organizing, promoting, and producing Pediatric Cancer Foundation’s 10th Annual Bikeathon. We thank all our friends, family, co-workers and neighbors who cycled with us to support this worthy cause.”

Participants who could not attend the Bikeathon but wish to cycle or still make a donation are still encouraged to register and get sponsors at www.pcfbike.org.

The Pediatric Cancer Foundation’s mission is to cure childhood cancer. Since its establishment in 1970, members have worked diligently and raised significant funds to aid sick children and the doctors and researchers who treat them. The Pediatric Cancer Foundation funds research, treatment, state of the art equipment and parent and patient care. The Pediatric Cancer Foundation receives no federal funding, so they depend on the generosity of donors. This year, hundreds of people of all ages rode bicycles of all kinds while enjoying a fun day and supporting this worthy cause.

To make a pledge or to cycle on your own, go to www.pcfbike.org or contact Nancy Frankel Joselson at 914-777-3127 for more information.