Stand Up To Cancer

In April of 2010, mother and brain cancer survivor Anne Feeley took off on her bicycle from San Francisco, joined by her friend and trainer Gundula Hennig, and her dog, Walter. In July, she completed her journey across America after cycling 3,708 miles, crossing the finish line in Washington, D.C.

The mission was to kick off her Brains on Bikes campaign in order to raise awareness and funding for brain cancer research and patient care. Every dollar raised during Feeley's journey directly supported the Brain Tumor Research Center at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), the American Brain Tumor Association, Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure, and Stand Up To Cancer.

"A year ago, Brains on Bikes and bicycling across America was only an idea," said Feeley. "Thanks to the support of my family, friends and our partner organizations, we were able to make my dream a reality."

Feeley was diagnosed with gliobastoma multiforme tumor in 2006, and was told by doctors that she would be lucky to live another year. Less than five percent of patients diagnosed with the disease live more than three years, and that statistic has remained unchanged for the past decade.

"While my bicycle journey has ended today, there are thousands of individuals and families who are just starting their journey with brain cancer," Feeley said. "...We need to do more."

To learn more about Brains on Bikes, visit www.brainsonbikes.org.

-- Wendy Wegner, editor of SU2C Mag