{"id":77267,"date":"2024-03-30T18:34:05","date_gmt":"2024-03-30T18:34:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/nmdp-cycle-kicks-off-nationwide-cycling-events-giving-hope-to-patients-in-need-of-a-blood-stem-cell-transplant\/"},"modified":"2024-03-30T18:34:05","modified_gmt":"2024-03-30T18:34:05","slug":"nmdp-cycle-kicks-off-nationwide-cycling-events-giving-hope-to-patients-in-need-of-a-blood-stem-cell-transplant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/nmdp-cycle-kicks-off-nationwide-cycling-events-giving-hope-to-patients-in-need-of-a-blood-stem-cell-transplant\/","title":{"rendered":"NMDP Cycle Kicks Off Nationwide Cycling Events Giving Hope to Patients in Need of a Blood Stem Cell Transplant"},"content":{"rendered":"
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MINNEAPOLIS, March 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NMDPSM<\/sup> Cycle (formerly Be The Match\u00ae Tour de TC) kicks off March 30 on a six-ride tour throughout the country to raise funds to help remove barriers to treatment for patients in need of a blood stem cell transplant. Starting with a trek across Texas to catch the solar eclipse in Austin, the remaining five rides include a trip through wine country in Napa, California, rides in the Midwest and a tour along the shores of the upper East Coast. By raising funds, NMDP Cycle helps more patients access cell therapy treatments for up to 75 different blood cancers, including leukemia, or blood disorders such as sickle cell disease.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Each of the six rides present varying degrees of difficulty and allow up to 25 participating cyclists. With an annual fundraising goal of $300,000, riders will join alongside transplant recipients, donors, physicians and other NMDP supporters. These rides will help fund patient assistance grants, research to improve transplant outcomes, and fuel the growth of the NMDP Registry. In 2023, the NMDP Foundation provided $5.6 million in grants to 2,600 patients and their families in need of financial assistance. Last year NMDP Cycle raised more than $200,000 and 33 cyclists rode 1,990 miles.<\/p>\n

“I am alive today because of the selfless act of a blood stem cell donor,\u201d said Bob Falkenberg, founder of the NMDP cycling program. \u201cI started biking when I first began my healing journey post-transplant and quickly realized I could use my passion to help others. This year, I will ride more than 3,000 miles all to raise funds and awareness towards the mission of NMDP.\u201d<\/p>\n

After receiving a leukemia diagnosis and blood stem cell transplant in 2009, Falkenberg progressed from barely being able to walk to cycling in 100-mile races.\u00a0He began cycling to fundraise for NMDP, would stop at transplant centers along the way, inspiring both hospital staff and patients. Through his passion and dedication, Bob\u2019s good goes a long way through the NMDP Cycle campaign, through which Bob has raised more than $150,000 and cycled over 25,000 miles \u2013 more than the circumference of the globe.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cBob is an inspiration, and we are so grateful for his vision and dedication to offering hope and resources to transplant patients in need. His efforts to fundraise and bring awareness to NMDP have benefited so many people in need of lifesaving cell therapy,\u201d said Joy King, Chief Advancement Officer, NMDP. \u201cWe expect this year\u2019s NMDP Cycle events to be bigger than ever and are excited to offer rides of varying levels so anyone can participate and join this powerful movement.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Supporters can register to participate in the events or make donations to support the riders and the patient community by visiting NMDP.org\/ride:\u00a0<\/p>\n

Eclipse Over Texas<\/strong> (Start in El Paso; Finish in Austin) \u2013March 30 \u2013 April 8, 2024
Napa Wine Country<\/strong> (Daily rides out of Napa) \u2013 May 12-17, 2024
Milwaukee vs. Chicago<\/strong> (Start and finish in either Milwaukee or Chicago)\u2013 June 22-23, 2024
Boston Coastal Tour<\/strong> (Start and Finish in Boston) \u2013 July 14-20, 2024\u00a0
Ride Pennsylvania<\/strong> (Start in Pittsburgh; Finish in Philadelphia) \u2013 August 3-10, 2024
Minneapolis One-Day<\/strong> (Start and finish in Minneapolis) \u2013 Date TBD.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Thanks in part to fundraising, NMDP has made monumental strides in accelerating progress and expanding access to treatment. The organization recently unveiled breakthrough research<\/a> that will allow more patients with blood cancer or blood disorders to receive life-saving cell therapy.<\/p>\n

About NMDP<\/strong>SM
<\/strong><\/sup>At NMDPSM<\/sup>, we believe each of us holds the key to curing blood cancers and disorders. As a global nonprofit leader in cell therapy, NMDP creates essential connections between researchers and supporters to inspire action and accelerate innovation to find life-saving cures. With the help of blood stem cell donors from the world\u2019s most diverse registry and our extensive network of transplant partners, physicians and caregivers, we\u2019re expanding access to treatment so that every patient can receive their life-saving cell therapy. NMDP. Find cures. Save lives.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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