Daniel Henry
Dan Henry comes from a very close family, so when his dad was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, it was heartbreaking. He heard about the Tour de Pier through a co-worker and knew it was a great way to honor his dad, an avid cyclist. Dan is part of the Tour de Pier because […]
Team Good Juju
When Judy was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2016, she fought hard and defied the odds. She was cancer-free for 5 years and had been sharing her story with newly diagnosed patients to offer hope. In 2023, after her cancer had returned, her son, Jason – wanting to support his mom in any way he […]
Team Little Bear
Ben’s world was rocked in 2003 when his dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and his best friend, Zane, was diagnosed with glioblastoma. When Ben’s dad was diagnosed he told him, “it’s not a matter of if but a matter of when” we will beat these cancers. Being part of the Tour de Pier and […]
Brenda & Ricky
Brenda Bush and her husband Dr. Ricky Bush have built a beautiful life together, filled with family, friends, and fitness. Running, biking and exercise have always been family activities. Brenda’s dad, Joseph was eating kale before it was a thing and affectionately earned the nickname “our Ironman”. One day Joseph was yellow from jaundice and […]
Jill & Team Chevron
Why I Ride: Jill Dunn, née Brunkhardt-Taylor I’d never experienced cancer with anybody before. I mean, I knew a lot of people who had been diagnosed and been through treatment, but never somebody so close to me. I’ve been working in what’s now the Corporate Affairs Department at Chevron for over 13 years. My husband […]
Lori Bernstein
On my mom’s 73rd birthday, she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She lived for 16 months. She was amazing through the whole—her whole struggle, and her whole battle, really. Of course, here she was with pancreatic cancer, and she was making sure that she made her donation to the Tour de Pier, because she knew […]
Robbie & Dylan Knowles
Like many of us, Robbie & Dylan Knowles have been impacted by cancer. In fact, multiple people close to them have dealt with cancer. When their aunt was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, it really hit home. The Knowles brothers watched their cousins struggle through their mom’s battle and subsequent passing, and they knew they wanted […]
Benjamin Bequer
Benjamin Bequer: Why I Ride I lost my father to pancreatic cancer in September of 2016. The Tour De Pier is a very emotional day because I remember riding in 2016 while he was gravely ill and still hopeful that he would win his battle with cancer. He was not only my father, he was […]
Thom Mrozek
The most important thing for me, as a survivor, is knowing that I’m part of a community and that there is a support network out there for me – Thom Mrozek Support Thom’s ride today!
Dr. Donna Varela
I rode last year (2017) for the first time. I ride for the camaraderie. Although my dad cannot be here physically, he is still here supporting this fight against pancreatic cancer. Along with the thousands of others who show up for this ride. On May 17th 2008, my father, Richard Varela, lost his battle with […]
Jennifer Zieger
Melissa Meyers
Being on the opposite coast from my mom while she was going through her pancreatic cancer treatment made me feel helpless. When I discovered the Tour de Pier, I immediately signed up and put my energy into fundraising to help make a difference. The last time I saw my Mom before she was diagnosed with […]