Cyclist, Teresa Jacobson Earns Top State Fundraiser in Great Cycle Challenge

Every mile that more than 30,000 cyclists across America ride on a bicycle, a stationary bike or even a unicycle this June will improve their health and help raise more than $4.5 million to fund childhood cancer research during the third annual Great Cycle Challenge USA, benefitting Children’s Cancer Research Fund (CCRF). As of June 15, more than $3 million was raised.
Of the 500 riders from Massachusetts, Teresa Jacobson of Franklin, who has pledged to ride 200+ miles in June is the state’s top fund raiser with $6,325 raised at press time. She has already logged nearly 244 miles. Like many riders Teresa, who is also the country’s #11 overall fundraiser, is riding in honor of friends and family fighting the battle against cancer. Here is a link to her fund-raising pagehttps://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/TeresaJacobson
“We commend Teresa and all of the riders who have taken the challenge and the donors who understand the need to fund children’s cancer research,” said Jim Leighton, Vice President of Events and Partnerships, CCRF. “Great Cycle Challenge offers everyone, no matter their fitness level, the opportunity to set their own goals to benefit a great cause. The combination of having fun and pushing your fitness levels, while helping children and families in need, is truly empowering for those who have taken the challenge.”
Great Cycle Challenge USA encourages riders to set their own personal cycling goals and raise funds by recruiting family and friends to pledge donations. During the past two years, nearly 40,000 riders pedaled three million miles, raising more than $4.7 million to fund childhood cancer research. This year’s goal is for 30,000 riders to raise $4.5 million.
Last year’s event provided grants to ten Children’s Oncology Group sites, including Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital.
The ability for cyclists to monitor mileage and fundraise is made easy through a dedicated app and personal web page. Cyclists can also use popular appsMapMyRide, Strava and Garmin Connect to track their miles. A new feature this year will allow riders to schedule group rides with other local riders.