In 1991, Patrick McDonald lost the use of his legs in an armored personnel transport accident while serving in the U.S. Army in South Korea. Determination, a positive attitude and …
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A Shared Loss, a Common Goal
As 11-year-old Steven Hill pedaled his way home, he saw all the cars parked outside his parents’ house. He knew something big had happened. Steve was aware of his dad’s …
Somebody’s Somebody
In 1997, after months of back pain, Diane Tuttle was diagnosed with a rare cancer—adult soft-tissue sarcoma. She underwent surgery and chemotherapy at UW Hospital, but the cancer recurred and …
What is Cancer Research?
Advances in cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis and treatment are built upon the cumulative effort of many scientists and clinicians. It’s an integrated process that generally involves three types of research: …
Riding to Heal, Riding for Hope
Tricia Ritschard was excited about The Ride—the bicycle fundraiser for cancer research at the University of Wisconsin. She planned to cheer on her friends at the starting line, but she …
‘Minions’ Rally Around Patient, UW Cancer Research
‘Minions’ Rally Around Patient, UW Cancer Research “Grab my shoes. I want to go for a walk,” said Mike Barman as he pushed the button on his recliner to help …
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What is The Ride?
In 2016, the Department of Human Oncology (DHO) at the Carbone Cancer Center launched The Ride, an annual community bicycling event to raise money for innovative cancer research at the …
Positive and Determined
In 2016, 9-year-old Maddie Schieve ran a one-mile cross-country race nearly three minutes faster than she had previously. It was an impressive feat that would make any parent proud under …
Cancer-free and Enjoying The Ride
In 2003, Marshall Flax went to an ENT specialist to discuss options to reduce his snoring. The doctor said a tonsillectomy might help. The plan was to remove the tonsils. …
The Ride Awards $25,000 to Child Life Program at American Family Children’s Hospital
Maddie Schieve was just 8 years old when she was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare cancer that grows in the bones or soft tissues. The tumor in her chest …
