I have been the wife, daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin, friend, nurse and coworker of someone diagnosed with cancer. Each story was different, as was the role I played in their journey; but the first time you hear the “C” word connected to someone you love, you are changed forever. I married my best friend, Willy,…

It had been years since Nita Kroninger had been on a bike. She’s not even a casual bike rider, let alone an avid cyclist. She had never even considered riding in a large bike event like the Victory Ride to Cure Cancer. Then her whole life changed when her husband, Ed, was diagnosed with cancer….

In August 2020, Kelly Beccaccio was diagnosed with breast cancer. For most people who hear the words, “You have cancer,” it’s a shocking experience unlike anything else they’ve dealt with before. Unfortunately, for Kelly, it was all too familiar. Three years earlier, in July 2017, Kelly was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune disease…

Drew Dietrich knows all too well what cancer can take away. More than 20 years ago, several years after he graduated college, a close friend of his passed away after a battle with cancer. That was his first close-up experience with cancer, and it inspired him to get involved. “Her death motivated me to get…

Dr. Lou Vaickus has the same motivations as most who register for the Victory Ride to Cure Cancer presented by Braswell Family Farms. He’s dealt with cancer more than anyone should have to. His father had cancer, his father-in-law died from cancer, and he has a sister, cousin and three close friends currently facing the…

Do you want to participate in the Victory Ride to Cure Cancer, but just aren’t comfortable riding a bike on the open road? This year, we have a new way to ride that is perfect for you! Thanks to our friends at CycleBar Brier Creek, you can join us for Victory Ride Spin! The 45-minute…

We’re all affected by cancer. Nearly everyone has some connection to the disease, whether it’s a family member, friend, co-worker or acquaintance who has heard the words “You have cancer.” Seth Brodkin is no different. He lost a grandmother and an uncle to cancer. His nephew has battled cancer since he was a baby. He’s…

Boris Pasche, M.D., Ph.D., is the Director of the Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center and Chair of the Department of Cancer Biology. He joins the Victory Ride to Cure Cancer presented by Braswell Family Farms on a mission for his patients, raising funds to support life-saving research. As a cancer survivor, he understands firsthand…

The Victory Ride chatted with 2019 Victory Ride participant Shawn Patil on why he choose to ride this year and why this event means so much to him.   The Victory Ride: How has cancer affected you personally? Shawn Patil: Where do I start. My father and grandfather have cancer. My only family in North…