Many advances have been made in the overall fight against cancer, but glioblastoma remains an aggressive disease with poor outcomes.  Brain cancer patients and their families endure a significant amount of stress, anxiety and often financial hardship.  Together, we can make a meaningful difference in what is likely the most difficult journey of their lives.  Our 2024 campaign raised over $34,000!

 

 

Funds raised help support the MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center to...

• Help secure local clinical trials for future treatment

• Enable a terminal brain cancer patient to enjoy their dreamed of adventure

• Provide services like massage therapy/acupuncture/music and art therapy

• Facilitate brain cancer rehab services, like speech, occupational and physical therapy

• Transportation fund to help patients get to / from appointments

• Fill gaps where insurance falls short (Compassion Fund) for patients and families

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We invite you to make a donation online or via check, in any amount!

• Make a secure online donation using a credit card or your PayPal account

• Send a check made payable to Gary's Ride Inc., 789 S. 100th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266.

• Certain donation amounts qualify as sponsorships at various levels described below

• Gary's Ride will follow-up with sponsors to confirm necessary recognition details and to provide a charitable giving receipt

LET'S BEAT BRAIN CANCER!  

SUPER HERO:  $1,500+

• Gary’s Annual Brain Cancer Bike Ride Event Sponsor

• Recognition on website (featured)

• Recognition on event signage (featured)

• Recognition on event promotional item (featured)

 

HERO: $1,000-$1,499

• Recognition on website

• Recognition on event signage

• Recognition on event promotional item

 

CHAMPION: $500-$999

• Recognition on website

• Recognition on event promotional item

 

SUPPORTER: $100-$499

• Recognition on website

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