In 2009 Jennifer Carey did her first Susan G Komen 3 Day Walk for the cure as a way to support her Mom surviving breast cancer. Hitting up all her friends and family for donations went well, but it was a lot of work. Jennifer asked her co-worker, Paul Self, if he thought we could […]
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The Boob Ride 2018 Donates to Breast Cancer Angels
The Boob Ride CA 2018 is proud to present a VERY LARGE CHECK to Breast Cancer Angels. Breast Cancer Angels aligns with The Boob Ride’s mission to assist breast cancer patients in the last mile of their treatment, as they provide direct financial and emotional assistance to breast cancer patients (and their families) as they […]
Dedicated to the Ones We Love, 2018
Each year we dedicate the ride to one person who has battled breast cancer. This year we are dedicating the ride to Waleska “Wally” Roling. Wally is the sister of my long-time friend, John. Wally’s battle started in 2015 when she was diagnosed the stage III, triple negative breast cancer. As many of you know, this […]
The Boob Ride CA Donates to Breast Cancer Angels
The Boob Ride CA 2017 was a pivotal event for us. This marks the beginning of our transition from solely supporting national charities to keeping the money in the region in which it was raised. In keeping with this new direction, we donated $6,700+ from the funds raised at the OC and SD rides to […]
Reiki Therapy – West Meets East for Healing
When someone we love is given a cancer diagnosis, many of us will not stray from the Western techniques of chemotherapy and radiation. However, some people seek out alternative therapies and treatments. I think that patients and their families benefit when the best of both worlds come together to promote healing.I was surprised and excited […]
Breast Cancer Riders Support Navy EOD
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 […]
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 […]
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 Pink Bra (Maglia Rosa)
In 2015, The Boob Ride added the Pink Bra, aka the Maglia Rosa. This newly and highly coveted award is for women only (sorry fellas)! This award is given to the Best Woman overall on the D-Cup route. While purely a popularity contest, the Maglia Rosa is still quite the award. Our first winner was Kim […]