On Sunday May 18, 2025 I'll be riding in place to move charity forward at the 9th annual Tour de Pier. The Tour de Pier brings hundreds of stationary cycling bikes to the iconic Manhattan Beach Strand to create awareness and raise funds for 3 outstanding cancer charities:
-The Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research
-The Cancer Support Community of South Bay
-The Uncle Kory Foundation
As you all know, I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer Nov. 9th 2023. The Cancer Support Community of South Bay was a great spot for me to get information and weekly therapy! Last year, I was 17 days out of double mastectomy surgery and just able to walk around. This year I am so excited I will be able to ride!
I know there are many opportunities to give back and help others; this one just happens to be the biggest in my life. I've participated in the past years as instructor, volunteer, and team captain riding/organizing a team in this event. There are many ways that you, too, can help out.
Please consider contributing towards my fundraising efforts today. Or if you'd like, you can join us on May 18th for a day of fun at the beach, a great ride, remembering those we have lost and celebrating those who are currently battling this disease. Together we can make a huge difference so that no one faces cancer alone.
The event is on Sunday May 18th (8am-2pm), and there will be a family-friendly health & fitness expo area for all ages (including young children), where they can participate in games/events. In addition, there is a retail merchandise area selling shirts/hats/accessories for the event. And.... don’t forget to grab some free swag as vendors have lots of promotional giveaway goodies!
If anyone you know wants to help by giving their TIME to VOLUNTEER, we need help with set-up, work registration, hand out gift bags, assisting riders, pass out items, wipe down bikes, direct foot traffic, & sell raffle tickets etc. I know they especially need help with hanging banners on Sat 5/17 as well.
Each ride hour has a theme, with exciting music & entertainment planned out by lead instructors to go along. Don’t miss the old skool planes fly-by in formation, celebrity participation, and seeing all the great costume ideas!
Thank you for your attention, contributions, and any efforts to spread the word.
Ashlee Eddowes team “WE ARE FAMILY #5"
