1,000 cyclists to join 'Ride for Cory' in support of Pinoys with cancer

“Filipinos afflicted with cancer, along with those who take care of them, are in constant need of medical and psychosocial support,” said Robert ‘Bobbit’ Suntay, Co-founder and Executive Director of the Cancer Resource and Wellness (Carewell) Community Foundation, during the press launch of ‘Ride for Cory 3’ during the Philippine Sports Writers Association Forum at Shakey’s-U.N. Avenue in Manila last June 26, 2012.

 

He explained that the non-competitive ride, to be held on August 4 in Tarlac in partnership with the Cory for Carewell Cyclists, is one of the ways by which the Carewell Community hopes to build awareness for their advocacy and to raise funds by which to sustain their services. 

 

“Ride for Cory" is a biking event that has traditionally been held during the first few days of August to commemorate the death anniversary of former President Cory Aquino,” said Jamike Lopa of the Cory for Carewell Cyclists. 

 

“As we all know, she also suffered from cancer, and I am sure that, had she survived, she would have wanted to lend her name to a well-organized effort to ease the burden for those afflicted with the disease. Thus, we are riding in her memory and in support of all Filipinos undergoing this difficult journey.”

 

Now on its third year, ‘Ride for Cory’ is expected to attract 1,000 cyclists from Metro Manila and Central Luzon. The 60-kilometer route will cover Robinson’s Luisita, Tarlac City, La Paz, Concepcion, and Capas. 

Event-day registration will begin at 6:00am on August 4. The bike ride will start at 7:30am.

 

Cyclists who want to take part in the “Ride for Cory” may register at the following sites:

Tarlac

 

 

Pampanga

 

 

Manila

 

 

Pre-registration fee is Php 500.00, while on-site registration fee is Php 750.00. For every group registration of 10 riders, 1 rider gets to register and ride for free. The first 1,000 riders will also receive a free “Ride for Cory” shirt, loot bag, baller band and goodies.

 

For more information, call Carewell at (632) 815-1294 or (632) 751-0242, or e-mail ride4cory@gmail.com

‘Ride for Cory3’ is also made possible through the generous support of Air Asia, Robinson’s Luisita, CS Foundation, 7-Eleven, and LBC, as well as Vitwater Power, Fresh Fruit Ingredients, Inc., MyPhone and Cats Motors Incorporated.

 

Funds raised from the event will go to Carewell and will be used to provide the necessary services, programs and activities to benefit the growing needs of the Philippine cancer community, as well as similar NCAF health-oriented initiatives for the youth.

 

Incorporated in 2005, the Carewell Community is a nonprofit foundation that provides support, education, and hope to persons with cancer, as well as their loved ones.  The organization provides a venue for support group meetings, counselling, medical consultations, talks, and wellness activities, free of charge.  

The Cory for Carewell Cyclists were born of a partnership between the Carewell Community and the Ninoy & Cory Aquino Foundation (NCAF).

 

Event  details  

Date: August 4, 2012   

Time:  Registration 6:00 a.m.

           Bike Ride Proper 7:30 a.m.

Venue: Robinsons Luisita, Tarlac City

Route: Robinsons Luisita-Tarlac City-La Paz-Concepcion-Capas-Luisita Press release from the Ninoy & Cory Aquino Foundation