“We do see this as a fundraiser for
[Cancer Center Services], but ... we
haven’t continued to do it because it
brings in a lot of financial resources,”
says Way. “We continue to do it because
of the community involvement and the
ability for us to promote wellness, our
mission, our community outreach, and
that sort of thing.”
At each break point along the ride,
representatives from different departments
at CHI St. Joseph Health will interact with
the riders. “Our hope is that those areas
can help people learn about CHI St. Joseph
Health and what we do and all the different
areas that we work in to promote our
ministry to those in need,” she says.
Register to participate in the ride or
volunteer at granfondobcs.com. Day-
of registration at the start of the race
will be available as well. Additionally,
ambitious cyclists can participate in the
Gran Gravel 500 — a 500-mile ultra-
distance, self-supported, off-road race
beginning Thursday, March 19. On March
21, The Stella Hotel will host a free pre-
ride concert at Lake Walk that will be
open to the community.
When riders cross the finish line
on March 22, the party begins. Food,
music, merriment, and celebration
— a celebration of life, wellness, and
accomplishment.
“With this being our fifth year, we hope
the community can continue to support the
event,” says Way. “We hope our next five
years will prove to be just as exciting.” i
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