A 425-mile bike ride is helping raise awareness and funds for lung cancer programs in New Jersey, according to a Patch report by **Josh Bakan**. The article highlights how the long-distance ride is tied to efforts supporting the American Lung Association and its work to fight lung cancer, which remains one of the deadliest forms of cancer.
The ride, known as the **LUNG FORCE Sunrise Challenge**, brings cyclists together for a major endurance event while also drawing attention to prevention, early detection, treatment, and research. Participants are not only taking on the physical challenge of hundreds of miles on the road, but also using the event to spotlight the impact lung cancer has on families and communities.
Patch reports that the event includes riders traveling **425 miles**, with the goal of increasing public awareness and raising money to support the American Lung Association’s mission. The organization’s work focuses on helping patients, advancing research, and improving education around lung health and lung cancer risks.
The article underscores that the ride is about more than athletics. It serves as a platform to encourage conversations about lung cancer, including the importance of screening and support for those affected by the disease. Through fundraising and public visibility, the cyclists are contributing to a broader campaign aimed at saving lives and improving outcomes.
As reported by **Josh Bakan for Patch**, the New Jersey-connected ride shows how community-driven events can combine advocacy, endurance, and charitable giving in support of a major public health cause.
Source: Josh Bakan, Patch
https://patch.com/new-jersey/cherryhill/425-mile-bike-ride-raises-awareness-lung-cancer-nj
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