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- Posted Wednesday May 28, 2014
Cycle for the Cure raises record amount for cancer research at TGen
More than 200 indoor cyclists at four gyms help raise more than $152,000
SCOTTSDALE AND PHOENIX, Ariz. - May 28, 2014 -
Spurred by dynamic music and motivational instructors, more than
200 indoor cyclists at all the Village Health Clubs and Studio 360
helped raise more than $152,500 for cancer research at the Translational
Genomics Research Institute (TGen).
The 4th annual Cycle for the Cure - a heart-pumping,
2-hour cycling fundraiser - sold out bike slots at all locations
for a record-breaking year.
"This year'sCycle for the Curefar exceeded
our expectations. The fun and the enthusiasm with the event were
contagious.Now, more and more people are aware of how TGen
benefits cancer patients," said event Co-Chairs Robyn DeBell and
Vicki Vaughn."We most sincerely thank the club management,
the instructors and committee members donating their time to this
event which further allows the scientific breakthroughs being made
at TGen."
The $125,000 goal of this year's Cycle for the Cure was
exceeded by more than 20 percent. The success of this year's event
was celebrated May 4 at the Camelback Village Racquet & Health
Club with a Post-Ride Party with the Nate Nathan Band.
Donations poured in from across the nation and around the world.
For those not up to a 2-hour ride, there were opportunities for
team riding, virtual riding, and volunteering to help support the
important work at TGen.
TGen's focus on developing and delivering precision medicine
enables physicians to deliver care more effectively and
efficiently. Using genomic sequencing, TGen helps doctors match the
appropriate therapy to each patient's DNA profile, producing the
greatest patient benefit.
"The incredible success of theCycle for the
Cureevent can be traced to this group of visionary
community leaders and businesses who want to help TGenfind
better ways to treat and accurately diagnose cancer," said TGen
Foundation President Michael Bassoff. "The energy generated by
these extraordinary community volunteers is just remarkable, and we
sincerely appreciate their energy, enthusiasm and generous
financial support."
All of the funds generated by Cycle for the Cure support
cancer research at TGen, and most of the patients who benefit from
TGen's research are Arizonans.
The TGen Foundation already has plans for the 5th annual Cycle
for the Cure. Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 3,
2015.
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About TGen
Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) is a Phoenix,
Arizona-based non-profit organization dedicated to conducting
groundbreaking research with life changing results. TGen is focused
on helping patients with cancer, neurological disorders and
diabetes, through cutting edge translational research (the process
of rapidly moving research towards patient benefit). TGen
physicians and scientists work to unravel the genetic components of
both common and rare complex diseases in adults and children.
Working with collaborators in the scientific and medical
communities literally worldwide, TGen makes a substantial
contribution to help our patients through efficiency and
effectiveness of the translational process. For more information,
visit: www.tgen.org.
TGen Foundation Contact:
Andrea Kobielski
TGen Foundation
(602) 343-8572
[email protected]
Press Contact:
Steve Yozwiak
TGen Senior Science Writer
602-343-8704
[email protected]
