It is breast cancer month and we want to give back to a group that has supported The Boob Ride for many years. The Navy cycling team is always seen on The Boob Ride and their riders are instrumental to our success. The Navy team is raising funds for their own this weekend, The Wounded EOD […]
Category Archives: breast cancer
We’re in the news again! “The Cycle of Giving: Part 1”
We, at the Boob Ride, are fortunate to have so many people contribute to our ride and our cause, whether it be through riding, volunteering, or networking. One such Boob Rider is Pete Gerrard, from the Irvine Cycling Examiner and Irvine Bicycles. Not only has Peter ridden the ride for several years, but his shop has […]
New Bra for King of the Mountain Award
After seven long years, the King of the Mountain award has had a little work done. It wasn’t just a little nip here or tuck there, it was a total overhaul! Our dedicated Boob Rider and reigning King of the Mountain champion, Dickie Fernández, braved the lingerie section at his local Walmart to procure two new bras […]
Most Inspirational Award – The Diamond Bra
A New Award for 2016 After many long hours and a glue gun burn or two, we would like to present the newest award – The Diamond Bra! This award is for the Most Inspirational rider or participant, and it honors The Boob Ride’s good friend and adviser, Commander Kevin Childre. Commander Childre was […]
Hereditary cancer – do you want to know?
After being involved with breast cancer awareness for many years, I made the decision to go in for hereditary cancer screening at Hoag. It took me several months to finally decide that I wanted to know. My mom’s breast cancer did not have the markers of hereditary cancer, but since my paternal grandma died from […]
Calling all Melon Men!
For those of you who have ever taken part in the spectacle that is the Susan G. Komen San Diego 3 Day, you know that no walk would be complete without the dedicated walker-stalkers, The Melon Men. These fine men have been coming out to cheer on their moms, wives, and girlfriends since 2008. I am so […]
High fiber, healthy melons?
High fiber ain’t just for all us old people! Young women with a high fiber diet have a lower incidence of breast cancer. I know many of us struggle to figure out what constitutes a healthy diet. Many times a study is published that exalts something like “dark chocolate is good for you”, only to disprove or cast doubt […]
The Boob Ride San Diego in the Union Tribune
The Boob Ride was featured in The Union Tribune on Christmas Day. This was a great present for all the efforts. The original article ran in April 2015. This article is an annual recap about locals in San Diego making a difference. Our co-founders are featured with their moms, breast cancer survivors. This article is […]
Dense boobs
I recently had to have a breast MRI done for diagnostic screening. I have the trifecta of bad luck in that I have a history of breast cancer on both sides of my family, I am now 40, and I have dense breasts. Unfortunately, having dense breasts means that regular mammography screening is insufficient for me. […]
Surviving Cancer and a 60 Mile Walk
This is a recap of Michelle’s 3 Day SGK walk, why she did it, and how she started The Boob Ride Pennsylvania. In August of 2014, I found a large lump in my right breast. I had already had breast cancer 7 years prior and had clean mammograms every year – It didn’t even cross […]