I'm Riding For

RENUKA

I did my Ph. D in cancer research and worked at M.D. Anderson Cancer research. I understand how important innovation of new drugs and molecules for cancer treatment through research efforts is. Most of us have seen cancer impact our lives and families in some way, but you are never quite prepared to hear that diagnosis for someone you love. The news really shook our family when my sister, Rupal Patel diagnosed in 2023 with Uterine sarcoma which was metastasised in lungs and spine. In September 2023, in memory of Rupal Patel, I rode 216 miles cycle and able to raise $3766 with your help for children’s cancer research to provide critical funding to the best and brightest research investigators! I understood the fear and uncertainty that so many families face in those moments. A lung cancer diagnosis can be even more shocking when my best friend Renuka is recently diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, she has never smoked in her life, but you will surprise to learn that this is true for 20 percent of all lung cancer diagnoses. That fact is part of what motivated me to help spread the message that this can truly happen to anyone, and it is up to all of us collectively to act and find a cure. This September 2024, I will be riding to continue to increase funding to support Renuka’s fight to combat her disease and overcome side effects of the treatment. Riding cycle for fund raising is my way to motivate myself to support her morally so as Renuka and her family stay positive and fight the battle. Do support my initiative by generous funding for Children’s Cancer research! My prayers and wishes are always with Renuka and her family for speedy recovery!