Ride for cancer
The Believe Project was founded in October 2009 by the Bainbridge Family when their son, Craig, was diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Craig died in April 2011 after a battle against his disease but not before he was able to touch and help many people, both with cancer and without.
During Craig’s battle, he became involved with Choc and, despite having undergone chemo and radiation therapy, he joined the Choc Cows, some of whom are from Bedfordview, in riding the 94.7 Cycle Challenge in November 2010.
They created this foundation with the aim of giving others like him the strength and faith to fight this disease.
As with many others with cancer, Craig was inspired and driven by Lance Armstrong’s story. For him, sitting on a bike was not just a sport, but a testimony to his physical and mental vigour. With Craig’s death, the members of the Believe Project decided to pledge their continuing support by hosting a mountain bike race which, at the time, they hoped would evolve into an annual event.
The event is entirely non-profit and all proceeds are donated to Choc (Childhood Cancer Foundation).
This is the third year the event will take place after the previous events were successful.
The race will take place on September 28 at Northern Farm. There will be a 55km race for the more advanced rider, 25km fun ride and a 1km and 2km event for children. A special effort will be made to provide features of interest to keep non-competitors, young and old entertained and occupied.
