Roger Leventer's Story:
“I found a tumor in Lynda’s colon.”  
Gut punch. With those seven words, our lives, and the lives of our young boys (John and Bobby), changed forever.  It
was the beginning of our six year journey of bravery, resilience, and unthinkable strength.  My wife, Lynda, was never a
cancer victim; she didn’t even think of herself as a cancer patient most of the time.  She was John and Bobby’s Mom. She
faced her worst nightmare and then got up and faced her worst nightmare again...and again for six years.  She never
faltered even as the world around her was collapsing.

The Hopkins team of physicians, researchers and nurses dedicate their lives to fighting cancer every day. Lynda lost her
life to cancer. My life was forever changed by cancer. I want to honor Lynda and match the commitment of her care
team. I want to help end cancers so no one else must endure what Lynda and our family went through. I cannot go back
to school, I cannot see patients, I cannot do research, but I can support the clinicians and researchers at the Colorectal
Cancer Research Center of Excellence at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins Medicine with my time and money.
As Lynda left me, I promised that I would make good come from the tragedy of Lynda’s cancer. With your help, we can
do just that!

Eben Block's Journey:
For Eben Block, surviving advanced colon cancer was a testament to strength and resilience. Facing a diagnosis that
turned his world upside down, Eben found hope and healing at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. Throughout
his battle, he drew inspiration from the unwavering support of his dear friend, Lynda Leventer, who fought her own
courageous battle alongside him. Though Lynda's journey ended too soon, Eben carries her memory with him as he
continues to fight for a future free from cancer. Now, as a survivor, Eben rides not only for himself but for all those who
have been touched by this insidious disease.

To know more about EB's story and past End Cancer campaigns, check out the podcast Cancer Matters with Dr. Bill
Nelson – Cycling to End Cancer. Together, we can end cancer!

Join Our Quest to End Cancer
In 2022, Roger and Eben launched the Cycle to End Cancer campaign with a friendly competition to raise money for
research and clinical trials. In 2023, fueled by the initial success and determination to make a difference, they raised
even more funds for groundbreaking trials.

With a goal of $100,000, the expanded End Cancer 2026: Cycle, Run & Walk encourages more participants in our mission
to cycle, run and walk toward a future free from cancer.