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Make an impact in the fight to end cancer

With the support of organizations across New York State, Empire State Ride makes a meaningful difference in the lives of cancer patients. Join us on our mission to end cancer by supporting #ESR26!

There are many ways companies can participate, including:

Sponsorship

Matching gift sponsor

In-kind donations

Underwriting

Volunteer

Your organization has the opportunity to interact with a growing network of cyclists, volunteers and donors while receiving millions of impressions across TV, radio, digital, print and more.

A group of nine cyclists in matching gray PortX jerseys pose together outdoors in front of a trailer with a cycling graphic. Most are smiling and wearing bike shorts; some hold helmets.
A woven basket filled with numerous blue tubes labeled "Shields Up," displayed on a white surface against a white brick wall.
A box filled with Skratch Labs hydration drink mix packets, featuring colorful packaging with images of lemons and limes on the wrappers.
Logo of the Empire State Ride featuring an abstract orange bicycle design on the left, with the words "EMPIRE STATE RIDE" in bold orange letters on a black background.

To find the best opportunity for you and your organization, contact Marianne Minbiole.

Email Marianne
716-845-3952

There are so many ways to help!

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A group of people gathers outdoors, some wearing cycling gear and medals. Three men and three women smile at the camera, with trees and a city skyline in the background. Other participants stand and mingle behind them.
Four women stand and smile together by a riverside railing, one wearing a cycling outfit and medal. Two children are in front, one smiling and one leaning on an adult. Trees and water are visible in the background.
A group of smiling people pose outdoors, some holding supportive signs that say "You Slay Jay" and "Yay Uncle Jay!!!". The central person wears a bike medal and cycling gear, suggesting participation in a race or event. Trees line the background.

Rally your team!

Another great way to support cancer patients and their families is by rallying together to support riders on their 500+ journey across New York State.

Bring signs, pom poms and whistles to a campsite near you and cheer on the riders as they finish their daily mileage.

Welcome riders to the finish line in Niagara Falls on August 1.

Register your team to volunteer together for an unforgettable experience with a big impact!

Volunteer opportunities

#ESR26 is presented by

Logo of Timberbuilt featuring a stylized orange and black letter "T" next to the word "TIMBERBUILT," with "TIMBER" in black and "BUILT" in orange.
Solid Yellow Port X Logo

Sponsored by

Logo for Uniti Solutions featuring a cluster of blue dots forming a circular pattern to the left of the brand name "Uniti" in bold dark gray text, with "Solutions" in smaller gray text below.

Hub sponsor

The image shows the CSX Transportation logo in blue. The letters "CSX" are prominently displayed with a simplified rail track design and circles beneath, representing wheels. The background is black.

Day sponsor

Logo for Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel. It features a green circle with "BD" at the top, and a yellow striped oval with "BATAVIA DOWNS" in bold letters above a banner reading "GAMING & HOTEL.

Rest stop sponsors

Logo with the words "PHOENIX CONTACT" in bold, black letters. The letter "O" contains a stylized image of a phoenix.
Logo showing "Windstream Enterprise" on the left in black text and "Kinetic Business" on the right. The colorful "Kinetic" logo, with overlapping shapes creating a swirl design, embodies a dynamic vibe for day-to-day business operations.

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