My brother, Scott, rode for Team Kory since the first year of Tour de Pier, 13 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). But in 2017, 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 eight years ago. Still makes me cry - don't get me started.

A few years later, we renamed our team Team Scott + Patty to rally for my girlfriend who beat breast cancer in 2020. In 2024, we rode for Tatiana Mateus August and last May, I rode for Matt Anderson. This year I'm riding for all of us who have lost loved ones because the grief never ends, and life sure does take on a new meaning after you've lost someone you love with all of your heart. Thank you to my friends and family who light up my life when I've felt dark - this ones for YOU.

So who will you ride for? Ride with us on May 17th. It's a day that reminds me of Scott's generous spirit, his love for life and the importance of 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