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12th Annual Closer to Free Ride a Success Saturday
More than 1,400 cyclists participated in the 12th annual Closer to Free Ride on Saturday
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12th Annual Closer to Free Ride a Success Saturday
After months of planning and training, 1,400 cyclists made their way through New Haven and other parts of the state today, in the twelfth annual Closer to Free Ride. One hundred percent of the money raised goes to support Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center. “This is going to be a very emotional day,” Smilow Cancer patient Judy Williams…
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Over 1,400 People Participate in 12th Annual Closer to Free Ride in New Haven
Over 1,400 people are participating in the 12th annual Closer to Free Ride in New Haven on Saturday.
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People Prepare for 2022 Closer to Free Ride
The start of the Closer to Free Ride is hours away and people are talking about the impact of the fundraiser on clinical trials, research, programs and patient support.
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Closer to Free Rider Talks About Journey
Steve Chase is a survivor and fighter who’s ready to participate in this year’s Closer to Free Ride.
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SCSU Baseball Steps Up to the Plate for Closer to Free Ride
There’s one team stepping up to the plate during Saturday’s Closer to Free Ride: Southern Connecticut State University’s Baseball team.
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SCSU Baseball Steps Up to the Plate for Closer to Free Ride
It takes a whole team of dedicated people to make the Closer to Free Ride happen every year. There’s one team stepping up to the plate on Saturday: Southern Connecticut State University’s Baseball team. “Yeah, I’m pretty excited actually, it’s going to be a lot of fun,” said pitcher Nick Guarino. Many players will be there as volunteers, and...
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Excitement Returns for Upcoming Closer to Free Ride
It’s the weekend of the 12th annual Closer to Free Ride and there’s extra excitement this year because for the first time in three years, the ride is back in person.
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The 12th Closer to Free Ride to Take Place September 10
The Closer to Free Ride benefits research and care at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center.
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Connecticut Man Joining Closer to Free Ride Again For Friends, Colleages
Phil Gotlick is an 8-year veteran of the Closer to Free Ride and will be riding again this year.
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Woman Trades Running Shoes For Bike Pedals For 2022 Closer to Free Ride
Sandy Cassanelli, of Glastonbury, who fought her own breast cancer battle, will be a first-time rider in this year’s Closer to Free ride.
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Toddler's Family Rides Closer to Free One Year After Diagnosis
Isabeaux Dickinson is 19 months old and loves rocks, leaves and toddling around in nature. “She’s great. She’s doing better than we could ever hope for. You would never know that anything ever happened to her,” said mom Nina Dickinson. The marvel over her health comes after Isabaeux was diagnosed with a neuroblastoma one month after she was born....
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Toddler's Family Rides Closer to Free One Year After Diagnosis
Isabeaux Dickinson is 19 months old and loves rocks, leaves, and toddling around in nature. She was diagnosed with a neuroblastoma one month after she was born.
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Yale New Haven Hospital Oncology Nurse Talks About Closer to Free Ride
Here’s why an oncology nurse working at Yale New Haven Hospital for three decades says she rides.
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Closer to Free Marshals Make Sure Patients, Riders Cross the Finish Line
Whether you plan to do 10 miles or 100 miles in this year’s Closer to Free Ride to support cancer research and care, there will be a team of people ready to help you make it across the finish line.
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Closer to Free Marshals Make Sure Patients, Riders Cross the Finish Line
Whether you plan to do 10 miles or 100 miles in this year’s Closer to Free Ride to support cancer research and care, there will be a team of people ready to help you make it across the finish line. Ride marshals are there when you need them, like Dr. Ehud Mendel and nurse Alienne Salleroli. They’re a team working…
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CT LIVE!: Register Now For Closer To Free 2022
Go to RideCloserToFree.org to register for the event on September 10th.
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Cancer Survivor Prepares For First Closer to Free Ride
Frank Soltesz is now cancer-free and is ready for his first-ever Closer to Free Ride in September.
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Meriden Cancer Survivor Readies for First Closer to Free Ride
“What I wanted to do, I wanted to ride with the group the first time,” said Frank Soltesz. “Just to be part of it all, just to see what it’s like.” He was ready to ride in Closer to Free in 2020, but then the pandemic hit. He decided to hold off until the ride was back in person. While…
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Grandfather Honors His Grandson in Closer to Free Ride
“Cancer has unfortunately been a part of my life for many years,” said Steve Maynard. Over the years, Steve Maynard has lost both his mother and mother-in-law, and close friend to cancer. At the Smilow Cancer Hospital healing garden Wednesday afternoon, he talked to us about them and the loss of his grandson. The little boy loved being outside, whether…