Burgmann alumna joins the 2016 Texas 4000 Team

Burgmann alumna Kristen Stanley (2014) committed herself to biking the 2016 Texas 4000 to raise funds to fight cancer and shared her plans with Burgmann College.

As a member of the 2016 Texas 4000 team, I have committed myself to a 70-day bike ride across the United States from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska to raise hope, charity, and knowledge of cancer along the way.

Texas 4000 has raised over $4.5 million for the fight against cancer and donates this money to various organizations and medical centers across the United States and Canada. My current fundraising goal is $4,500, which is $1 per mile that I will be biking on my trip. I want to inspire those I meet along the way to not give up on hope for fighting cancer and finding a cure, and take their stories with me across the country.

I personally got involved with Texas 4000 because I have experienced the effects of cancer on family and friends, and I want to do my part in finding a cure. I ride for my father, my Grandpa Mike, my Grandma Linda-Anne, and my friend Katie Marino. Each of these people has fought and defeated cancer and are my true inspirations. I ride for all of those affected by cancer, whether they are going through treatment themselves or experiencing a loved one doing so.

If you have someone you would like me to ride for, please contact me and let me know, because I would be honoured to ride for everyone’s loved ones around the world.

If you are interested to learn more about me and why I ride, please visit here: Kristen Stanley's Rider Profile | Texas 4000

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