About this fundraiser

 

Dear Friends & Colleagues ,

I rarely feel compelled to ask for support like this, but today, I’m writing with a full heart and a deep sense of purpose. For the first time ever, I’m raising funds to join and support my friends and Survivors at the GET UP AND LIVE Foundation, a cause that has moved me in ways I can’t fully express.

Together, we’re taking on an extraordinary challenge: a 600+ mile ride across Italy, from Venice to Puglia. But this is so much more than a physical journey. We’ll be riding alongside cancer survivors, fighters, and families forever changed by this disease. Each mile is a symbol of trust, resilience, and the power of community.

This ride isn’t just about pushing limits—it’s about lifting up lives. It’s about showing survivors they’re not alone, and ensuring families have access to the help and healing they need after a cancer diagnosis. With your support, the GET UP AND LIVE Foundation can expand its reach, offering real, practical assistance to those navigating the hardest times of their lives.

Whether it’s $5, $50, or more—your donation makes a difference. Because of you, hope becomes more accessible. Because of you, finding help after cancer becomes easier.

I sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart!  This will support my ride and sponsor eight (8) other cancer survivors and their family members.

Please stand with us. Help us ride. Help others rise.
Get Up and Live.

Organized by

Mark Rodriguez

Tempe, AZ, USA

Organizer