Cycle for Survival

Cycle for Survival was founded by Jennifer Goodman Linn and her husband, David Linn. After her cancer went into remission, she and Dave wanted to fight back and support the doctors and researchers at MSK. At the heart of the movement is a series of indoor team cycling events that take place across the country. == Events ==

Cycle for Survival's signature events are indoor team cycling rides that take place across the country, primarily at Equinox clubs. Cancer survivors, patients, caregivers, Memorial Sloan Kettering doctors, researchers and their supporters ride together on stationary bikes to fundraise for rare cancer research. In 2018, more than 34,000 people participated in Cycle for Survival events that were held in 16 cities in the United States. == Partnerships ==

Corporate sponsors help the events continue to grow and gain further support. == Impact on rare cancers ==

The National Institute of Health defines a "rare cancer" as one with fewer than 200,000 affected individuals within the United States. Approximately 50% of people with cancer are battling a cancer that is considered "rare". Rare cancers include brain, ovarian, pediatric and pancreatic cancers, lymphoma and leukemia, and many other types of cancers. All donations gained through Cycle for Survival fund promising research and clinical trials at Memorial Sloan Kettering. == Reception and awards ==

Cycle for Survival has been featured in a variety of local and national broadcast, digital, and print coverage including: CNN, Refinery29, Shape magazine, USA Today, ABC News, Good Morning America, Fast Company, and New York Post. In 2018, Cycle for Survival was named P2P Forum's Program of the Year during their annual conference held in Miami, Florida. It was also recognized as the fastest-growing peer-to-peer fundraising program from 2014 to 2016. == References ==