PHILADELPHIA, PA – “Prevention is the Cure” is the theme of the Center for Advancement in Cancer Education’s (CACE) 24-hour stationary bike-a-thon.  The event will kick off on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum Sunday October 11 at 7pm and run through Monday October 12 at 7 pm.  Stationary bikes will be available on-site for riders who wish to participate.  All funds raised will support CACE’s cancer prevention education programs.

Center for Advancement in Cancer Education Assistant Director Ryan Rendfrey will ride a stationary bike for 24 hours to raise donations for the organization's prevention efforts. 

Individual riders and bike teams will join Ryan at the Art Museum as well as throughout the country.

Stated Rendfrey, 28, "I am excited to spearhead this 'Prevent-Event.' According to the World Health 

Organization, 75% of all cancers are diet and lifestyle related. Since my generation has a one-in-two lifetime risk of cancer, exercise like bike riding is a fun, healthy activity that could actually help prevent the disease."

Rendfrey hopes to raise $1.00 per minute in pledges from individuals, riding teams, and sponsors. Sponsors include Philly Fit Magazine, Wynnewood Whole Foods, Vertex Fitness, St. Edmond's Bank Ardmore, Spa Fitness Center, and Hungry for Health Bars (the official event energy bar).

To find out how to get involved as a volunteer, participant, fundraiser or sponsor, log onto www.firstgiving.com/raceforcace for all event details or call Ryan at 610-642-4810. 

Ryan is an incredible person and his dedication to this cause is amazing. You can feel his passion when you talk to him! Please join us in supporting this wonderul cause.