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Can you help me and my team? The Victory Ride to Cure Cancer is less than a month away. My legs are still not ready, so I think I might have to convince Mujteba Haidri, Scott Long, Pete Deichler, PMP, & joseph gillikin that we should put in a 50 mile training ride this weekend. That said, I'm ~$300 shy of taking the #2 spot for Top Fundraisers. Our team is currently sitting at #2 already but I'm not sure we can overtake the Biker Chicks. This speaks to the importance of building a bigger team for the 2025 ride since they've got at least 5 more on their team than we do. Since I'm reading Anthony Lee's book, Race for Greatness, I'm reading that he used to put in some strong 60 mile rides on his bike back in the day. Maybe we'll have to recruit him for the 2025 Victory Ride? I'm sure there are others in LinkedIn world who wanna join us too. (Just let me know.) If you are able to make a contribution to my fundraising efforts, I would be grateful. One hundred percent of your gift goes directly to cancer researchers. Every year, I hear stories about how someone affiliated with the Victory Ride has a family member who benefited from the research that the V-Foundation funds. Every dollar helps. You can make a secure donation at the link in the comments section. #VictoryOverCancer #CancerSucks #VictoryRide

I'm excited to partner with Official LWSA Gators Swimming to raise money for Alex's Lemonade Stand in the fight against childhood cancer! Did you know.... 🌎400,000+ children are diagnosed worldwide each year. ♥️ #1 cause of death by disease in children in the US. 👨🏽👩🏽👧🏽 17,000 Children are diagnosed with cancer in the U.S each year. 🩺10 is the average age at diagnosis with childhood cancer. 🍋Children who've had chemo are 15% more likely to suffer congestive heart failure later in life. 🎗️500,000+ survivors in the U.S. 🍋 95% of survivors experience a significant side effect by the time they are 45 years old. Together, ALSF is making a difference for kids with cancer: 🔬1,000+ Medical Research Grants at 150 institutions. 🧪240+ ongoing clinical trials funded each year. Sources: National institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, World Health Organization, CAC2 Fact Library

On June 23, 2020, we faced an unimaginable loss. Ade Ayodele, a vibrant sports executive, dedicated friend, and cherished member of the Ayodele family, passed away from colon cancer at just 31 years old. Determined to transform our grief into purpose, we channeled our energy into supporting the the V Foundation's Stuart Scott Memorial Cancer Research Fund. In 2020 alone, we raised $100,000 to advance the understand the biological basis of cancer disparities. Through Facebook fundraisers, runs, and rides, our community united to prevent others from enduring similar heartache. These efforts have evolved into our annual Play for Ade golf tournament, celebrating Ade's passion for golf and mentorship. This year's event was especially memorable as my little 2-year-old Ade picked up a club for the first time, swinging in honor of his late uncle. Yet, our mission is far from complete. Too many young lives, like those of Stuart Scott, Chadwick Boseman, and Virgil Abloh, are cut short by cancer, and we don't know why. I am proud to announce that we donated another $5,000 this year, thanks to the unwavering support of our attendees, sponsors, and community. That was the seed, but we aim to double (or triple or quadruple) our impact again this year. Join us in contributing to Ade’s memorial fund with the V Foundation (LINK BELOW), and together, let’s continue the crucial work to end cancer disparities. https://lnkd.in/gsaxzvTK #PlayForAde #VCancerResearch #CancerAwareness #Fundraiser #JoinTheFight #InMemory #GolfForGood #DonateNow

5 Days left and any donation helps! There is still time to purchase tickets! How your donation helps: Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — so they can focus on helping their child live Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80% since it opened in 1962. And we won't stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude shares the breakthroughs it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands of children. Join us! Together we can help St. Jude change the world.

Macmillan Cancer Support is urging you to get involved in its vital work by taking part in Sober October. Go alcohol-free for the month of October and raise vital funds for this fantastic charity. What to do:  1. Sign-up to the challenge  2. Ask friends and family to donate to you  3. Go alcohol-free in October  4. Help people living with cancer What’s not to love about a challenge that helps people while also helping yourself? Giving up booze for the month comes with lots of benefits – both mental and physical - that we here at IMM are delighted to support. Once achieved, it’s worth considering a longer-term approach to cutting out alcohol.  Dr Louise Slaney, IMM Medical Director, outlines these tips to help make this a more permanent life change:    💭 Understand your motivations  🎯 Set yourself another goal  🚶♂️ Establish new routines  🎨 Incorporate positive replacement activities  🍏 Recognise you are not alone in pursuing a healthier lifestyle https://lnkd.in/dty2frE #Macmillan #Sober #Benefits #Health #IMM #Aberdeen

As I prepare to ride 🚴♂️160 miles tomorrow for the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC), I wanted to share why this event means so much to me. After my kids lost their mother to cancer and seeing so many other family members and friends impacted, I’ve witnessed firsthand how crucial this cause is. The PMC not only reflects the values of leadership and commitment that I hold dear in business, but it also puts those values into action in the fight against cancer. The true magic of the PMC lies in the vision of its founder, Billy Starr. He didn’t just create a fundraising event—he built a movement grounded in commitment and ownership. From the start, Starr made it clear that the PMC wasn’t just about cycling; it was about taking on a mission to fight cancer. By encouraging every participant to see fundraising as a personal commitment to the cause, he inspired a deep sense of responsibility in everyone involved. This ownership is what makes the PMC so powerful and impactful. This approach has transformed the PMC into more than just an event—it’s a community united by a shared purpose. Raising money isn’t just an obligation; it’s a way to contribute to something bigger than ourselves. That’s why, year after year, the PMC continues to grow, touching more lives and raising nearly $1 billion to fight cancer. The collective commitment that Starr inspired is what makes every participant a vital part of this incredible journey. If this cause resonates with you or if you know someone who has been impacted and might be interested, please share the donation link: https://lnkd.in/eMGY6fAv. And if I’m walking gingerly on Monday, you’ll know why! 😂

Are you aware that you can stay updated on Wolo's activities through our newsletter? To receive updates, you can sign up on our website. It's a great way to stay connected while reducing screen time, especially for those who want to take a break from social media or minimize their online presence. Visit www.wolofoundation.org for more information. Tags: #wolo #weonlyliveonce #charity #cancer #sussexbusiness #supportlocal

So good to know that his good work goes on

Hi again friends and connections and Happy Dry July Eve. Last Tuesday I posted that I was participating in Dry July to raise funds to help people suffering from cancer. I set myself a (apparently too modest) target of $500 (AUD) for the month of July. Well, that target was passed on about 28 June, so I have had to revise my fundraising target – I now think that $1500 is achievable. With almost 2,000 connections between LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram, I just need a hit rate of 10% of all of you to donate $5 (you can’t buy a drink for that anywhere), and then I’ll get to the $1,500 with room to spare. If you are donating in Euros, GB Pounds, or US Dollars, I’ll be happy with 3 (euro, GBP, USD). This is also a little bit of an experiment about the social medial algorithms. We know that posts don’t go to all our friends and connections, so improving the reach of this post is really important. A huge thankyou to the people who have already donated and also to those who have commented on and shared posts – you are putting these algorithms to work to help cancer sufferers. One final thing, in preparation for Dry July, I have abstained from alcohol this week, so I have done the hard part – breaking the habit. I’m sleeping better and my clothes are ‘not as firm’. A win/win situation.  If you want to get involved just go to this website www.dryjuly.com #cancer #dryjully #healthyhabits

It’s the first day of Spring 🌼 and a perfect day to renew your dedication to helping patients with pancreatic cancer by registering for PanCAN PurpleStride at purplestride.org! Then, sow the seeds to reach (and exceed!) your fundraising goal! Here are some tips to help your fundraising bloom: 💸 Set your personal fundraising goal. Go for Grand Club by setting a goal of $1,000 and earn exclusive gear once you hit it! ✍️ Customize your personal page with your story — it’s the most powerful fundraising tool you have. 💜 Make a self-donation — it will encourage others to donate to you. 📲 Connect your personal fundraising page to Facebook Fundraiser — those who do raise 5x more than those who don’t! 💌 Send messages directly to your family, friends and others asking for donations. Your PurpleStride Dashboard has pre-written messages you can use.