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Nine-time Empire State Rider, Steve Mars, exemplifies what it means to commit and give back. For years, he rode his bike 500+ miles across New York State for others — to honor the lives of his mother, cousin and best friend who all lost their lives to cancer and to fund cancer research for the next generation. Never could he have predicted that he would eventually receive the same treatment for which he spent years fundraising.

Cancer has touched nearly every corner of Kirk Olson’s life. Through Empire State Ride, he’s channeling grief into action, riding 500+ miles to honor loved ones lost to cancer and help fund lifesaving research at Roswell Park.

Empire State Ride cyclists Linda and Barry Sutton share why their journey became personal, and how they ride to fuel cancer research.