September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and right here in Tampa Bay, people are coming together to fight the disease.
This is the 12th year that survivors and supporters have jumped on stationary bikes and cycled to raise money and awareness. So far, the event, Ovarian Cycle Tampa , has raised more than $27,000.
The riders said 60 minutes of sweat, strength, and sacrifice on the bike could lead to life-saving progress when it comes to ovarian cancer.
“They now have this event in over 40 cities. They’ve raised $7 million for awareness and research for ovarian cancer,” said Richard Rudolph.
Richard’s family introduced the fundraiser to Tampa after losing his wife, Francee, to the disease in 2010.
“Its gratifying to me that other people who have been touched by Ovarian Cancer will be participating, so it’s wonderful that we are going to fill this room,” said Richard.
“This day is a constant reminder of her fight, all she went through, the impact she left on the community,” said niece Whitney Holtzman. “And hopefully, a day to make sure in her honor no one else, no other family, has to suffer moving forward the way that we did.”