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
