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Pedal the Cause

September 20 - 21, 2025
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Mark Brandom

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Lifetime Donations:
$206,322.50
Fundraiser for:
15 Years
Event:
Big Hitter
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$32,000

Raised of $10,000

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$10,000

Story

As many of you know, in the summer of 2002 I learned that my father was diagnosed with lung cancer. I was living in Chicago at the time and decided I needed to be closer to him due to the gravity of the situation. I moved back to Missouri a few months later. The following year was the toughest year of my life as I watched him undergo chemotherapy treatments every week at Siteman Cancer Center in St. Louis. I watched him battle this disease while remaining in extremely upbeat spirits. Despite his remarkably positive attitude, 21 years ago on June 11, 2003, my father lost his battle with the disease that nearly 2 Million Americans are diagnosed with annually.  

I know most families have been impacted on some level by cancer. This year, about 618,000 Americans are expected to die of cancer, more than 1,693 people a day. Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the US, exceeded only by heart disease. In the US, cancer accounts for 1 of every 4 deaths. 

I am pleased to share that once again I will be participating in the 2025 Pedal the Cause Inspired event here in St. Louis. Since 2010, its first year, Pedal the Cause has raised over $50 million dollars to support cancer research, treatment and care at Siteman Cancer Center and Children's Hospital here in St. Louis.  I will be participating in the Pedal the Cause 50 mile course later this month and have committed to raising at least $10,000 to help fight cancer, with a personal goal of raising at least $25,000 as this year marks the the 22nd anniversary of my father passing of cancer.

Please help me in this journey to find a cure by donating to my ride. 100% of your donation will go directly to this worthy cause.  Any contribution will be greatly appreciated and is tax-deductible. 

Thank you in advance for participating in something so meaningful to me.

Check Donations- Please make the check payable to Pedal the Cause and mail the check to CIBC c/o Pedal the Cause 8410 Solutions Center Chicago, IL 60677-8004 with the fundraiser name in the memo line.

Stock donations and Donor-Advised Fund- When processing a DAF grant through a charitable giving account, search for the Pedal the Cause by tax ID (27-2233336). In the “notes” section, indicate the Pedal the Cause fundraiser you want to support.

*Once the check is received Pedal the Cause will post the check to your profile. Please note it typically takes 10-14 days to post.

Recognitions

Top Donors

$32,000 Raised By 64 Donors

$5,700 On Behalf Of Champions Circle Match
$2,500 Donor Name Subtext
$1,500 Donor Name Quadrant Communities
$1,000 On Behalf Of Cullinan Companies
$1,000 Donor Name Ellen Brandom
$1,000 Donor Name Grady Family
$1,000 On Behalf Of Karen and Jay Case
$1,000 Donor Name Mark Brandom
$1,000 Donor Name Robert Brandom
$1,000 On Behalf Of Rock Run Crossings
$500 Donor Name Dani Davis
$500 Donor Name David Boerner
$500 Donor Name Doug Singleton
$500 Donor Name Gayle Mercier
$500 Donor Name James and Jessica Turner
$500 Donor Name Jay Lindner
$500 Donor Name Jeff Tegethoff
$500 Donor Name Jessica Brandom
$500 Donor Name Jim & Laurie Tighe
$500 Donor Name Jon Chase
$500 Donor Name Justin Guerra
$500 Donor Name kenneth goldberg
$500 Donor Name Laura Couch
$500 On Behalf Of Michael & Camille Carpenter
$500 Donor Name Michael Lucey
$500 Donor Name Michael Schroeder
$500 Donor Name Mike Wazlawek
$500 Donor Name Sam Koplar
$350 Donor Name Charles Cafazza
$250 Donor Name Amanda and Matt Towerman
$250 Donor Name Deke Lape
$250 Donor Name Jack Spruill
$250 Donor Name Jason Hill
$250 On Behalf Of Jim and Terry Lucas
$250 Donor Name John Stevenson
$250 Donor Name Kevin Cantwell
$250 Donor Name Michael Letz
$250 Donor Name Michael Owens
$250 Donor Name MRP Capital Group
$250 Donor Name Randol York
$250 Donor Name Robert Brown
$250 Donor Name Stu Stenger
$250 Donor Name Tom and Anna Dankenbring
$250 Donor Name Tyler Alcorn
$200 Donor Name Adrian Hartman
$200 Donor Name CURTIS BENNETT
$150 On Behalf Of Janice Schanbacher
$100 from Anonymous
$100 Donor Name Benjamin Paolone
$100 Donor Name Bridget Wright
$100 Donor Name Curt Sawyer
$100 Donor Name David Garfinkel
$100 Donor Name Jeffrey Miles
$100 Donor Name Kaki, Charlie, & Lydia
$100 Donor Name Laura Gover
$100 from Anonymous
$100 Donor Name Mary Schardon
$100 Donor Name Mary Ellen Douglas
$100 Donor Name Megan Brinker
$100 Donor Name Nancy Pozo
$100 Donor Name Pittsburgh Steelers
$100 Donor Name Sid and Gayla Schanbacher
$100 Donor Name Will Montgomery
$50 Donor Name Chad STAFFORD

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