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Jun. 30, 2011
The fight to defeat skin cancer was given a significant boost on Saturday, as more than 600 athletes hopped on their bicycles and rode all over Garrett County for up to 125 miles in the Win-The-Fight Gran Fondo. This was a four-ride-option biking fundraiser hosted by the Joanna M. Nicolay Melanoma Foundation. In last year’s inaugural event, 200 riders brought in a total of $14,000 for the foundation. This year, according to Greg Safko, foundation president, 602 riders took part and raised $39,000. In addition to the support of the melanoma organization, the Gran Fondo brings hundreds of athletes and their families into Garrett County, who, according to the multiple positive after-event surveys, were in awe of the scenery and beauty of the county, as well as bowled over by the friendliness and helpfulness of the many volunteers along the way. Local rider Tom Johnson said he had many conversations with other riders throughout the day. “The comments they made about Garrett County were all great,” Johnson said. “It made me proud to tell them that I have lived here and ridden here for many years, and am happy to be able to share our wonderful county. I’m sure we will see many of these cyclists here again.” Photo courtesy of Railey Mountain Lake Vacations.
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