Georgetown’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Washington’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, does critically important research that translates into clinical practice. The accelerated search for a cure to this disease and more effective treatments are supported by Lombardi’s invaluable work. Framed around the Spirit of Georgetown value cura personalis (or care of the whole person), the Lombardi Center, as part of the Georgetown University Medical Center, brings the University’s mission and values to life through its life-saving care and research. Almost everyone has a deeply personal experience with cancer, so the work of Lombardi and other comprehensive cancer centers is urgent for many.
A year-round grassroots effort to end cancer by supporting the Lombardi Center has led to BellRinger, an inaugural bike ride taking place October 22-23, 2022. BellRinger is a promising community movement fueled by riders raising funds for cancer research. There are many ways to contribute and you can participate as a physical rider, a virtual rider, a volunteer, or by donating funds to the cause. What is energizing about BellRinger is the way that this inaugural ride weekend presents an important mission commitment. SCS has responded to this invitation to animate Georgetown’s mission by inviting its students, alumni, staff, and faculty to come together and make the BellRinger ride an enriching community bonding experience.
It is not too late to join Team SCS and participate in the BellRinger Weekend. You can donate to Team SCS and you can still register for the big ride as part of SCS. A virtual kick-off for SCS is taking place on Friday, October 14 from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. ET. SCS community members can register for the kick-off meeting and learn helpful tips from BellRinger representatives about preparing for October 22. I invite you to check out SCS Dean Kelly Otter’s Instagram story extending an invitation to consider joining this important effort. BellRinger is truly a mission-grounded opportunity to share in helping end cancer and enjoy each other’s company along the ride!