Team Hope rides (again) for cancer research at the Tour de Scottsdale
For the second year in a row, Mayo Clinic physician Dr. Parminder Singh has organized a team of riders to raise funds for cancer research while tackling the 32- or 62-mile routes of the Tour de Scottsdale
2025-03-18
(Press-News.org) For the second year in a row, Mayo Clinic physician Dr. Parminder Singh has organized a team of riders to raise funds for cancer research while tackling the 32- or 62-mile routes of the Tour de Scottsdale.
Singh is a clinical trialist with SWOG Cancer Research Network, a world-renowned organization leading cancer studies across the US and beyond. SWOG trials have led to the approval of 14 cancer drugs, changed more than 100 standards of cancer care, and saved more than 3 million years of human life.
Team Hope’s youngest rider is 11-year-old Misha Rajpal who will take on the full, metric century distance. The team roster also includes Olympic gold (and silver) medalist George DiCarlo, and members who will travel from as far away as Michigan and Oregon to take part in the event.
The group aims to raise $25,000 for SWOG’s charity, The Hope Foundation, and in support of its unique training program for early career cancer researchers. Since 2000, this program has trained 126 top investigators and launched dozens of high-impact studies to improve care nationwide.
Staff from The Hope Foundation will be on-site at the Tour de Scottsdale Expo on Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12 to share information about their work and provide support to Team Hope riders.
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The Hope Foundation for Cancer Research is the non-profit charitable arm of SWOG Cancer Research Network. Founded in 1993 to support network members and their work, The Hope Foundation funds clinical and translational research, fellowships, training events, physician education, and patient advocacy, all while maintaining a 4-star charity rating. Hope funds research at sites across the nation, including the University of Arizona and Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Learn more at thehopefoundation.org
The Tour de Scottsdale is a cycling event in Arizona, offering riders scenic routes through Scottsdale, Rio Verde, and Fountain Hills, starting and finishing at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Participants choose between a 62-mile Metric Century and a 32-mile Half Metric Century. The event features a post-ride celebration and supports numerous charities. The 2024 Tour de Scottsdale convened over 2,500 participants from 41 states and five countries. Learn more at tourdescottsdale.org
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[Press-News.org] Team Hope rides (again) for cancer research at the Tour de Scottsdale
For the second year in a row, Mayo Clinic physician Dr. Parminder Singh has organized a team of riders to raise funds for cancer research while tackling the 32- or 62-mile routes of the Tour de Scottsdale
