Bikes Fight Cancer Raises $260,000 to Support Cancer Services, Care, Research
EASTHAMPTON — The Bikes Fight Cancer Charity Ride has become one of the most impactful community fundraisers in Western Mass., uniting cyclists, volunteers, and sponsors to ease the burden of a cancer diagnosis for local families. In just three years, ride participants have raised more than $550,000 to support cancer care and research across the region.
The 2025 ride, held on June 14, brought together more than 600 riders at Tree House Brewing Company in South Deerfield. Riders raised more than $260,000, with $170,000 of that being distributed locally to organizations providing critical cancer services, care, and patient support in the Pioneer Valley.
Local beneficiaries include the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute at Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Cancer Connection, CHD’s Cancer House of Hope, and Magic for Maddie.
Cooley Dickinson received $70,000 to support its Cancer Patient Care Fund, which helps patients facing financial hardship. The gift carried special meaning as Team Cooley, a group of hospital doctors, nurses, and social workers, rode in this year’s event and raised more than $16,000 toward the total.
Cancer Connection in Northampton received $45,000 to expand its integrative therapies like massage and acupuncture and strengthen outreach across the 64 Western Mass. towns it serves.
“Cancer Connection and Bikes Fight Cancer share a deep commitment to easing the burden for people with cancer,” said Chelsea Klein, executive director of Cancer Connection. “We’re honored by this support and excited to grow this partnership.”
CHD’s Cancer House of Hope in West Springfield received $36,000 to support its mission of providing free programs and services that bring comfort, care, and healing to individuals living with cancer and their loved ones.
“We’re thrilled to make such meaningful contributions to local organizations directly helping families impacted by cancer,” said Johnny Morin, co-founder of Bikes Fight Cancer. “Our mission to empower the community in the fight against cancer is just beginning.”