Cyclists Crossing the U.S. to Raise Funds for Cancer Research Will Bike Through Philadelphia on Aug. 22

The “Riding for Adam” duo will visit the American Association for Cancer Research headquarters near Independence Hall

WHAT:

“Riding for Adam,” a U.K.-based duo biking across the U.S. to raise funds for lifesaving cancer research, will stop in Philadelphia to visit the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) headquarters near Independence Hall on Monday, Aug. 22. The following day, the team will continue their ride across the country, with a goal of finishing in Santa Monica, California, on Friday, Oct. 21 — a journey of more than 3,400 miles.

WHEN:

Monday, Aug. 22
2 p.m.

WHERE:

615 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106

INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:

• Media interested in speaking with the Riding for Adam team can do so outside the AACR building at 615 Chestnut St. as they finish their ride on Monday, Aug. 22.
• B-roll footage of the Riding for Adam team biking in and around Philadelphia will be available.

WHO:

James Van Cleef and Mark Bayliss started Riding for Adam to honor Adam Van Cleef, James’ son and Mark’s nephew. In 2016, Adam was diagnosed with synovial sarcoma, a rare form of cancer. He passed away in 2018 at just 23 years old.

Since Adam’s diagnosis, Riding for Adam has raised nearly $350,000 for cancer research through rides in the U.K. and Spain. James and Mark’s current ride is the sixth and final ride of the Riding for Adam fundraising effort, and the first in the U.S.

The AACR will receive the funds that the Riding for Adam team raises on their ride across the U.S. Those interested in the Riding for Adam journey can follow along on Facebook and Twitter, and donate directly to the campaign at www.aacr.org/ridingforadam. More information about the AACR’s DIY Fundraising initiative and resources is available on the AACR website.