All proceeds raised benefit Us TOO International and Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI)
Sunday, June 21, 2009 - Albuquerque, NM
Friday, June 26, 2009 - Cody, WY
Sunday, July 5, 2009 - Aurora, CO
Ride one day, or as many days as you can!
Keith Colombo, creator of “The Rocky Mountains” Prostate Cancer Awareness Ride, enjoying a ride in the Smoky Mountains on his Harley
About the Ride
After his personal experience with a prostate cancer diagnosis, Keith Colombo, an avid motorcycle enthusiast and 2-year survivor, wanted to raise awareness about the benefits of early detection opportunities for prostate cancer.
"I was first diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 49 (two years ago). During my frantic research on prostate cancer and available treatments, I came to realize that I wasn’t the only one whose life had been changed by a diagnosis of prostate cancer, and that the earlier an aggressive Prostate cancer is detected the easier it is to beat,” states Colombo. “All men need to be aware of prostate cancer just as women are becoming more aware of breast cancer."
On his own, Colombo engaged Harley Davidson stores, hospitals, cancer centers and other businesses in Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming and Florida to support his “The Rocky Mountains” Prostate Cancer Awareness Ride.
The ride will start on Fathers Day, Sunday, 21 June 2009 at the Thunderbird Harley Davidson in Albuquerque, NM, continue to the Beartooth Harley Davidson in Cody, WY on Friday, 26 June 2009, and end at the Mile High Harley - I 70 & Airport Blvd in Aurora, CO on Sunday, 5 July 2009.
Those interested in supporting the cause can ride the entire event, join for one day, or make a contribution online. For a $20 donation, supporters will receive a prostate cancer awareness wristband.
For a $40 donation, supporters will receive one of the gray, short sleeved, “Keep Riding Hard—Beat Prostate Cancer” event t-shirts. More t-shirts are available for an extra $20 donation.
All proceeds raised through donations and t-shirt sales will benefit Us TOO International and the Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI).
"If all the donations, work from all the sponsors and those that have helped with the Awareness Ride causes one man to detect his cancer early, the effort will have been successful,” says Colombo. “I will thoroughly enjoy the ride through the Rocky Mountains with friends, like enthusiasts and all of you interested in joining us. Please support the Prostate Cancer Awareness effort with a donation of any amount to the charities that have helped so many."
