This annual event helps to raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer research. In 2021 and 2022, we benefited CureSearch. In those first three years, we were able to donate almost $35,000 for research. This event is hosted in September during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Bike for the Bell 2024
September 21st
Bike for the Bell 2024 will benefit CureSearch for Children’s Cancer, a nonprofit dedicated to funding important research to find more effective, less toxic treatments for kids with cancer. To learn more about CureSearch, visit www.curesearch.org.
Our daughter, Brooklyne Rose, was diagnosed with AML (leukemia) at 10 months of age. During her 8 month battle, she received many treatments, including trial treatments, to help her gain remission. None of them were successful on her leukemia. However, knowing there were options gave us hope. That is why we continue to support research, especially pediatric cancer research…so that other parents can have that hope for their precious child.
This year we will be hosting the event at McKean Recreation Park in McKean, PA.
Bike for the Bell Ride:
Cost:
Prior to June 30th with shirt $35 or without a shirt $25
July 1st to July 31st with a shirt $40 or without a shirt $30
After August 1st, with a shirt $50 or without a shirt $40
42-mile cycle event - 42 miles for the 42 children diagnosed with cancer each day. This route is better suited for advanced riders.
21-mile cycle event - 2–person teams can ride the 21 mile route together
Rider check-in will begin at 8 a.m.
Rider meeting will start at 8:30 a.m.
At the conclusion of the meeting, riders can begin.
Bike for the Bell Ride and Run Combo
Cost:
Prior to June 30th with shirt $35 or without a shirt $25
July 1st to July 31st with a shirt $40 or without a shirt $30
After August 1st, with a shirt $50 or without a shirt $40
Ride and Run Information
21 mile cycle
4.2 mile run
Check-in will begin at 8 a.m.
Meeting will start at 8:30 a.m.
At the conclusion of the meeting, participants can begin
Bike for the Bell Run:
Cost:
Prior to June 30th, with a shirt $30 or without a shirt $20
July 1st to July 31st, with a shirt $35 or without a shirt $25
After August 1st, with a shirt $40 or without a shirt $30
4.2 mile run
Runner check-in will begin at 10 a.m.
Runner meeting will start at 10:30 a.m.
At the conclusion of the meeting, runners can begin.
Bike for the Bell Walk:
Cost with a shirt $30 or without a shirt $20
1-mile CureSearch Walk
Walker check-in will begin at 10 a.m.
Walker meeting will start at 10:30 a.m.
At the conclusion of the meeting, walkers can begin.
Lunch will be provided by Grabski Farm Market beginning at 11 a.m. Dessert will be provided by Sontheimer's Country Bakery.
Live music provided by Jared Cooney 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Opportunity to purchase raffle tickets to win gift baskets.
Taradoodles will be painting faces from 9 a.m. till 12 p.m.
If you would like to fundraise on behalf of Brooklyne's Beacons for CureSearch, please email brooklynebeacons@gmail.com for more information on setting up a CureSearch Fundraiser Page or creating a team under our page as part of our event.
You are able to register the day of the event.