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 Ashley
Ashley thought she just had the flu, but when her lymph node became visible, she knew something was off. She wasn’t prepared to be diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer. A mother of 3, physician’s assistant (PA) and Jazzercise instructor, Ashley’s hope and optimism shines bright. Her community, family and friends have rallied to support […]
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 […]
Amigos Unidos
Skechers
Hammer Time!
Ed Langhammer met his wife Sandra at the gym, and they started dating after taking 2 back-to-back high-intensity aerobics classes. They’ve been married for 32 years, share a bike so they can both ride two sessions of the Tour de Pier and have been riding since the beginning. Ed not only loves to go all-out […]
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 […]
Team Talia
Talia never thought she would get cancer, let alone a cancer she didn’t even know existed. On her 45th birthday, she was diagnosed with stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma, commonly known as bile duct cancer. At last year’s Tour de Pier, Talia’s friends and family surprised her with an outpouring of affection and support by organizing Team […]
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 […]
Heather aka HOJO
Team HOJO has heard the news, “it’s cancer” too many times. Both Heather & Billy’s mothers were both diagnosed with breast cancer in the same week. Years later, when Heather, aka HOJO, was diagnosed in 2016, it was a tough day. Her determination to be there for her kids, to stay positive, and to continue […]
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 […]
Avery Family
Fight Like the Averys By Duncan & Nohea Avery Noah is our goofy, fun-loving, silly 5 year old boy who has a smile that will lighten the room. He’s such a unique, special, perfect little boy. Our 7 year old daughter is tougher than nails. She is an amazing big sister. She just takes her […]