David Toutant Hello, I’m David Toutant and I will be returning to do the 300 mile Less Cancer ride from Port Huron to Mackinac again this year. I’ve been a cyclist almost my entire life competing in BMX, Road and Mountain bike racing. I’ve also made a return to running over the past
Gerry Schilling (right) with Less Cancer Ride Co- Leader Dave Toutant My name is Gerry Schilling and I’m an 11 year survivor of throat cancer. Thanks to my family, medical team and, most of all, the guidance and support of my wonderful wife, Julie, I was able to defeat this horrible disease for
Miles O'Brien Ever since I heard about the Less Cancer Bike Ride to Mackinac I have wanted to participate. Unfortunately last year I couldn’t be there but I made a vow then to ride this year – no matter what. Some circumstances in my life have tested my ability to make good
Miles O'Brien Ever since I heard about the Less Cancer Bike Ride to Mackinac I have wanted to participate. Unfortunately last year I couldn't be there but I made a vow then to ride this year – no matter what. Some circumstances in my life have tested my ability to make good
Jeanne Petzold with husband Tom My first memorable biking experience started with my future husband in Chicago. I was visiting him in the city. Tom had helped me buy my first road bike in Saline, Michigan the previous weekend and thought it would be a good idea to take me on a 60
Alex Niles On September 10th, 2013, at age 30, I was diagnosed with stage IV gastric cancer, which affects my digestive system. It began at the junction of my esophagus and stomach, and unfortunately also spread to my liver, as well as to other sites. This diagnosis came as a shock to me, completely
Tom Petzold My name is Tom Petzold. I discovered riding as a teenager in northern Michigan. The mystery and intrigue of the sport had a lot to do with the interest I developed in it. My earliest exposure was as a young teenager in the late 1970s seeing my aunt Ruth Petzold’s road bike which
Welcome Barry! We have had a very busy week making plans for our epic ride to Mackinac on July 12th. Bill has been tirelessly organizing and logisticating (newly invented word of the day) all aspects of the ride. He is a real virtuoso when it comes to coordinating events such as this. He inspires me
Brian Burke My name is Brian Burke. I have been married to the most wonderful woman on the planet, Carol, for the last 25 years and together we have been blessed with two beautiful daughters Alana and Shannon. I have always enjoyed riding my bike. As a small boy I rode my bike
Less Cancer Board Member Miles O'Brien Miles O'Brien—Less Cancer board member, award winning journalist and anchor —has had to have much of his left arm completely amputated. Miles blogged " I am alive and I’m grateful for that. Please don’t worry about me. I’m sure I can cope just fine. If I need