Decade Riders
Decade Riders have been part of the Cycle for Survival community for
10 years or more.
The longstanding commitment of Cycle for Survival Decade Riders has been essential to our growth and continues to power us forward today. Each year, we look forward to congratulating new Decade Riders on reaching this exciting milestone.
Meet Decade Rider Melissa Macaluso
“When my twin sister, Megan, was diagnosed with a rare cancer and began treatment at MSK, my family immediately started looking for a way to raise money for research. One day, as we were walking the halls of MSK Kids, we saw posters for Cycle for Survival. One of Megan’s nurses told us about the event, and how 100% of every dollar raised goes directly to rare cancer research at MSK. Signing up was a no-brainer.
“From our first ride, we were completely hooked. Now, over a decade later, we’re seeing our fundraising efforts transform into real impact right before our eyes. It’s beyond comprehension sometimes to think that some of the speakers at our first event were people who had limited, or even zero, treatment options, but today we get to hear from people whose lives were saved by a clinical trial that Cycle for Survival helped fund. To say I’ve been directly involved in that journey will forever move me to tears. It’s been the honor of a lifetime.
“2023 marked 10 years since losing Megan. Being a Decade Rider with Cycle for Survival is one my proudest achievements, and each year I look forward to riding, laughing, crying, dancing, and singing with this incredible community.”
“Jen and I might be the founders, but the dedicated Decade Riders are the foundation — the real key to the building of this powerful movement.”
Dave Linn
Co-Founder, Cycle for Survival
Social Media Images
Post these images on social media to celebrate being a Decade Rider, recruit new team members, and raise money for rare cancer research at MSK.
Check out Cycle for Survival on MSK’s podcast, Cancer Straight Talk from MSK
In this episode of Cancer Straight Talk from MSK, host Diane Reidy-Lagunes, MD, speaks with Cycle for Survival co-founder Dave Linn and his friend Ethan Zohn, a rare cancer survivor, Decade Rider and winner of Survivor: Africa.
They discuss the origins of the event, the impact of fundraising on rare cancer research, and why they both continue to ride, raise money, and advocate for Cycle for Survival year after year.
2021 Commemorative Book
In honor of Cycle for Survival’s 15th season, we are delighted to share this digital commemorative book that celebrates everything our community makes possible. Download it here to see highlights from our 2021 season, including a tribute to our Decade Riders and much more.