CommunityThursday, November 12
Bikes Fight Cancer raised a record $450,000 and gave $250,000 to four local groups
The Springfield Morning News team
A record fundraising total for Bikes Fight Cancer just turned into checks. The 2026 ride raised more than $450,000, and organizers handed out $250,000 Wednesday to Mass General Cancer Center at Cooley Dickinson, Cancer Connection, CHD Cancer House of Hope and Camp Rising Sun.
$450,000+raised by the 2026 ride, a record for the event
The ride raised more than $450,000. Organizers gave $250,000 to four local organizations Wednesday.
Source: WWLP
The End-of-Year Celebration was set for 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at CitySpace in Easthampton.
“We are a very small non-profit organization, and yet we offer entirely free programs and services for people with a cancer diagnosis and their caregivers.”
- Also at the event: top fundraisers were recognized
- Toy drive: toys collected for children treated at Connecticut Children's
- Cancer Connection funding: no federal money at all
The 2026 ride raised more than the $250,000 it handed out
Source: WWLP
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Ride total (more than) | $450K |
| Handed out Wednesday | $250K |
Sources: WWLP, Daily Hampshire Gazette