Welcome to Amy's Page!

My brother, Scott, rode for Team Kory since the first year of Tour de Pier, 12 years ago. He was friends with Rory (Kory’s wife) as their kids' math teacher, and they rode to raise money for research to fight glioblastoma (Kory's cancer). Every year, Scott would say to me, “Aim, you gotta’ join us.” I’d nod and smile, and he'd explain The Uncle Kory Foundation. I remembered zero about the cancer for which it started and only that it was an awesome event riding bikes on the beach that left him elated.

But then in the year of cruel irony, my oblivious health privilege was shot to hell when Scott was diagnosed with the same damn cancer that took Kory's life. My brother was only 40 years old. Scott was strong and full of grace in his fight to live, but he passed within the year. I was left devastated and that was six years ago. Still makes me cry.

A few years later, we renamed our team Team Scott + Patty to rally for my girlfriend, Patty, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020 and had ridden with us since the first days for Scott. She, thankfully, *is* one of those beautiful shiny statistics that BEAT IT. 

In that vein, I'm continuing the tradition to ride for our loved ones and friends so that they too will beat the *c* word. This year, I'm riding for Tatiana Mateus August. She is the wife of our childhood friend, whose parents are still dear friends of our family. She is too young to be fighting breast cancer, and I hope that the support from our community will elevate them all.

Who will you ride for? Ride with us on May 19th. It's a day that reminds me of Scott's generous spirit, his love for life and his precious community. Together we honor that spirit and can make a difference. Let's ride in place and move charity forward! 

xo, 

Amy with Jeff, Jack, Calvin, and Cecilia