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Meet Louis. Twice diagnosed. This is his reason for running.
At 20, Louis was diagnosed with cancer for the first time. A couple of surgeries later, he thought it was behind him, until he had a recurrence at 23 with a tumor the size of a softball, wrapped completely around his aorta.
"That was awesome for me, to be able to have them in my corner and just to know that I wasn't alone," he says.
That's what Run for the Roses is built on. On October 18 at Auditorium Shores in Austin, we run our 5K and 10K so every survivor knows exactly what Louis knew: you are not alone. Every survivor gets recognized with a yellow rose when they cross the finish line.
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09/11/2026
25 years ago today, the world changed. We remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost that morning, and the thousands more since, first responders and survivors who carried the cost of that day long after it ended. Some are no longer with us. Some are still living with cancer and trauma from what they witnessed and endured. Today, we honor them all.
We will never forget. We will always remember.
They made it. 343 miles cycled from Boston, our cyclists reached the 9/11 Memorial on September 10th.
Every cyclist on this ride carried a story. Some pedaled for first responders lost on 9/11 and in the years since. Some rode for the men and women living with cancer and trauma from that day. Others rode for family members taken by cancer, understanding that this disease doesn't discriminate, even among those who save lives.
At Battery Park, our riders gathered for a closing ceremony. They stood together as a community bound by loss and resilience, united in one belief: no one should face cancer or trauma alone.
Friends of Firefighters, Inc.
Boston Fire Cancer Foundation
HAPPENING NOW 🚒 🇺🇸
Over 200 cyclists are approaching the 9/11 Memorial.
With just 16 miles left to go to reach 343 miles cycled after 5 days, the NYPD is escorting them the rest of the way. Along the route, fire stations are outside, cheering them on as they complete this historic event and honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
Friends of Firefighters, Inc.
Boston Fire Cancer Foundation
Joe Garafola spent 32 years with the New York City Fire Department, carrying the risk of cancer that comes with the job every single day. But the job wasn't the only place cancer touched his life. He lost his sister, his wife's sister, and his older sister Jackie to the disease, too. Now retired, he's riding 343 miles from Boston to the 9/11 Memorial for all of them.
He, along with hundreds of other cyclists, will reach mile 343 today.
You can donate to help fund cancer and mental health resources today at 911ride.org
Friends of Firefighters, Inc.
Boston Fire Cancer Foundation
🚨 And they're OFF! 🚨
Today, on the fifth day of the First Responder Ride for Resilience, over 200 cyclists will reach mile 343 and arrive at the 9/11 memorial TODAY!
Leave them some encouragement in the comments and show your support.
Boston Fire Cancer Foundation
Friends of Firefighters, Inc.
Battalion Chief John M. Moran, 43, was a 22-year FDNY veteran serving with Battalion 49 who held a law degree from Fordham University. Known for his leadership, warmth, and love of music, he responded to the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, and gave his life in the line of duty.
Just one of the many stories our cyclists are carrying to the 9/11 Memorial.
As they make their way to the 9/11 Memorial on September 10th, marking 25 years since the attacks, they're reflecting on who they're riding for: the first responders lost that day, and the ones still fighting occupational cancer today. Every mile has carried a name, a story, a reason to keep going.
Every single cyclist is raising money for occupational cancer and trauma resources for first responders. Donate at 911ride.org
Day 2 in the books. Cyclists have covered another stretch of the 343 miles from Boston to the 9/11 Memorial honoring the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Miles completed today: 90
Three days to go. Donate to support cancer and mental health resources for first responders. 911ride.org.
Friends of Firefighters, Inc. Boston Fire Cancer Foundation
🚨HAPPENING NOW - Randy and Jim share their reasons for getting to mile 343 during the rest stop at Willimantic Fire Department.
Happy birthday, Jim!! We are honored that you're spending your birthday cycling for our first responders.
Our cyclists are on Day TWO of FIVE for the Ride for Resilience to honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Over 200 riders are making their way to the 9/11 memorial on September 10th, stopping at local fire stations along the way. They have completed a total of 141.3 miles.
Drop a 👏 to keep them going to the finish line. Donate to fund cancer and mental health resources for our first responders at 911ride.org.
Friends of Firefighters, Inc. Boston Fire Cancer Foundation
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