I'm Riding For

Charlie Roessler

This year a good friend of mine's grandson Charlie, now 12, was diagnosed with an aggressive bone cancer. I am riding for Charlie this year. Charlie selected this photo knowing it will appear on the NY Times billboard on August 20th. Here, in brief, is Charlie's story as told by his Mom, Heather: “I’m riding in the Great Cycle Challenge for Charlie, an amazing 11-year-old boy who is bravely battling osteosarcoma — a rare and aggressive bone cancer. It’s been a long and difficult road, but Charlie continues to show amazing strength, humor, and courage. Charlie is currently receiving chemotherapy at Roswell Park and Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo, and will begin radiation after his chemo is complete. I’m riding to honor his fight — and to help fund research so kids like Charlie can have better treatments, fewer side effects, and brighter futures.”