Thousands of riders and volunteers come together for the 31st Ride for Roswell
Thousands of riders, volunteers, survivors, patients and supporters gathered at the University at Buffalo North Campus on June 26 and 27 for the 31st Ride for Roswell, presented by West Herr Automotive Group.
Together, the Ride Community raised $6.5 million to support cancer research, clinical trials and patient care programs at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Since the event began in 1996, Ride for Roswell participants have raised nearly $93 million in the mission to end cancer.
More than 6,000 riders, 1,000 volunteers and nearly 700 teams participated in this year’s event, which featured nine cycling routes ranging from four to 100 miles, including a route through Niagara Falls State Park.
Kicking off Ride Weekend
The weekend began with Celebration of Hope on Friday evening, where members of the Ride Community came together to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to the disease and celebrate the collective impact of the people working toward a future without cancer. This year’s torch was lit by three-time cancer survivor Eve Holbert.
“Ride for Roswell is a powerful reminder of what is possible when a community comes together around a shared purpose. Every mile ridden, every dollar raised and every story shared helps move us closer to a future without cancer. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who made this year’s event possible.”
Andrea Gregory, Ride for Roswell Director
Riding for the patients of today and tomorrow
Ride to $100 Million
This year’s Ride also marked another important step toward the Ride Community’s newest milestone: raising $100 million in lifetime fundraising by Ride for Roswell 2027.
Ride for Roswell will return to the University at Buffalo on Friday, June 25, and Saturday, June 26, 2027.
"As we begin this next chapter, I am excited to welcome Shawn Kleitz to our team. Shawn's experience, passion for philanthropy and commitment to advancing cancer research make him the ideal person to build upon Cindy's remarkable legacy and lead the Alliance Foundation into the future."