Let me tell you something: cancer sucks. It sucks a lot, being ill in any way sucks. Cancer is a thief that steals away memories, time, smiles, and so much more. It breaks people, families, and little hearts.

My dad, who does neuroscience, has taught me the importance of research. It is vital, the KEY to stoping cancer/any illness. Lets work together to put a stop to this thief; we can give kids affected by cancer the chance to grow and acomplish their dreams. 

I know times are tought right now, but if you can give, even a little, it would make a huge difference on this cancer battle. 

I'm riding for Hope in the Annual Trek 100 bike ride on August 22, 2020. Please consider supporting my efforts as I ride to find a cure for childhood cancers and related blood disorders. The MACC Fund has contributed over $65 million to pediatric cancer research sine 1976 and has played an important role in raising the overall cure rate for childhood cancer from 20% to 80% in that time. Yet, even children in the 80% category can still relapse and have ‘late effect’ issues which requires additional research.

Thank you for supporting my personal Trek 100 challenge.

- Ximena