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Permalink Reply by Melissa on September 21, 2012 at 7:33am

In case you missed it, here's the line up for tonight...

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Israel Cancer Research Fund, Twist Out Cancer, The Israeli Consulate, Kehilla, Birthright Next, Israel Sports Center for the Disabled Present:

Bike for the Fight Chicago

An Evening of Movement, Inspiration and Hope

Featuring

 

Tom Peled, Israeli Bike Enthusiast -Cycling 3,000 miles across the United States to Raise Money for Cancer Research.

 

Opening Remarks from The Consul General of Israel 

 

Tom Peled is a 24 year old Israeli who recently lost his father to an eight year battle with stomach cancer. Tom decided to channel his grief into raising money and awareness for cancer research. Starting this past August, Tom will be riding 3,000 miles across the US from Los Anglees to New York. All the funds raised will go directly to the Israel Cancer Research Fund for scientists working to find cures to cancer.  To learn more about his story by following his travel blog.

 

Tickets are free. Donations made will go directly toward the Israel Cancer Research Fund.

7:30     Kosher, Israeli Dinner
8:00     Opening remarks from Consul General Roey Gilad
            Remarks from Tom Peled
            Remarks from Imerman's Angels, online cancer support group
            Remarks from Juli Hochstadter, Founder of the chain link biking community

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Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on September 21, 2012 at 7:34am

Thanks Mel.  Ride has been cancelled, but event is still going on.  Come on out!

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