Healing Garden's "Ride to Thrive" Receives MetroWest Support

The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden Cancer Support Center of Harvard, MA welcomed eighty-seven riders from the towns of Acton, Boxborough, Harvard, Hudson, Holliston, Littleton, Marlborough, Stow and beyond for the 4th Annual Ride to Thrive fundraiser on Saturday, October 14th. Riders pedaled their way through the scenic towns of Nashoba Valley to raise over $52,000 to support The Healing Garden's holistic cancer therapies, support services and education for men, women and caregivers affected by cancer.

Since 2001 the not-for-profit Healing Garden has been the premiere provider of comprehensive and integrative cancer support services, serving community members from 165 town and cities across the Commonwealth. For more information see www.healinggardensupport.org or call 978-456-3532.

Pictured in Photo #2: Margaret Koch (third from right), Executive Director of the Virginia Thurston Healing Garden Cancer Support Center of Harvard, MA, joined with Board Members and staff to celebrate the organization's 4th Annual Ride to Thrive fundraiser on Saturday, October 14th. Funds raised from this event allow services to remain at low cost for patients and families experiencing the financial impact of cancer. Pictured from left to right are: Healing Garden Board Member Holly Kouvo, Board Member Marcia Croyle, Director of Integrative Care Brianne Carter, and Board Members Pamela Sawyer and Karen Shea.

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