Stories
We All Have A Story To Share
Researchers
They strive every day to push the limits and create the breakthroughs that will save lives and change futures.
Riders
Some ride for a loved one. Some pedal to help push the science forward. For others, it’s just getting out and enjoying the day.
Survivors
Wherever they are on their cancer journey, their stories are about courage, strength and resolve.
Featured Story
Dr. Robert L. Ferris
This cancer fighter and bike rider envisioned Rush to Crush Cancer as a way for the community to raise money for cancer research.
In Their Own Words
Hear from some of our researchers, physicians, patients, and riders to learn more about their experiences and the impact of this event.
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Making it to the top of the hill. Together.
It took 15 years and two cancer diagnoses for Don and Stacy Splitstone to meet. But when they did, their lives both changed forever.
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Alexa Claypool
Living for today
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Jason Mounts
Leukemia was no match for Jason’s physical and mental toughness.
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Dr. Kurt Weiss
Surgeon. Scientist. Dot-connector.
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Dr. Greg Delgoffe
Immunologist. Scientist. Explorer.
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Dr. Diwakar Davar
Cancer pioneer. Avid cyclist.
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Dr. Robert L. Ferris
Bike enthusiast and Director of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
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Brian Shanahan
Cancer survivor driven to pay it forward
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Dr. Steffi Oesterreich
Passionate researcher that has powered remarkable progress
