NAPLES — Early registration for the 2022 Pan-Florida Challenge Cancer Ride is now open through December 15. The ride will take place on March 26-27, and riders who sign up before the December 15 deadline will have reduced registration fees and fundraising goals. The routes are designed for cyclists of all skill levels ranging from 10 to 200 miles.

Pan-Florida Challenge’s mission is dedicated to cancer prevention, research and patient support. The organization provides nutritious meals to underprivileged and hungry children, in an effort to prevent cancer later in life as malnutrition has been shown to increase the risk of developing cancer. In addition, Pan-Florida Challenge partners with organizations, such as Moffitt Cancer Center, to fund cancer research and support for cancer patients of all ages and their families. Every dollar raised by the riders directly supports Pan-Florida Challenge’s mission.

“We are very excited to see more and more riders registering every day for the 2022 ride,” Jeri Goetz, Executive Director at Pan-Florida Challenge, said. “Every person who takes part in our ride is making a difference in the lives of those who are fighting cancer. With their support and fundraising dollars, we are one step closer to preventing cancer, and we are able to provide a nutritious meal to a hungry child. We are looking forward to seeing you at this year’s ride.”

On Saturday, March 26 the 30-mile, 62-mile, 100-mile, and 200-mile cyclists starting in Fort Myers will begin their rides. The 30-mile and 62-mile riders will do a loop and finish where they started. The 100-mile and 200-mile riders will finish at The Pavilion on Little Lake Jackson in Sebring. The 100-mile and 200-mile riders leaving from Tampa will also head out on Saturday and finish at The Pavilion. All 100-mile riders from Fort Myers and Tampa will be bussed back to their original start line. The 200-mile riders from both starting points will stay overnight at the Tru by Hilton Hotel or Residence Inn by Marriott in Sebring.

On Sunday, March 27, 2022, the 10-mile, 30-mile, and 62-mile cyclists starting at USF Riverfront Park in Tampa will begin their ride. All of the 200-mile riders that stayed overnight in Sebring will ride to the finish line in Tampa. Riders will be treated to an arrival meal, entertainment, and a finishers medal.

To learn more about start times, registration fees, and fundraising minimums please visit https://panfloridachallenge.org/the-ride/.

About Pan-Florida Challenge
Pan-Florida Challenge (PFC) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to fund cancer prevention research and education, provide financial support for cancer patients, and distribute cancer fighting food to undernourished children throughout Florida. Founded in 2014, PFC partners with elementary schools throughout the state to distribute weekend backpack meals, also known as PFC Power Packs and Family Weekend Backpack Meals. These meals contain nutritious food items that meet or exceed the USDA’s dietary recommendation for elementary school aged children. To date, PFC has provided more than 7 million meals to hungry children – all with the help of annual fundraising events, grants, sponsorships, and benefactors. For more information please visit panfloridachallenge.org.