Gearing up to Further Propel Research at Rutgers Cancer Institute

New Brunswick, N.J., July 19, 2018 – Aiming to add to the $2.25 million raised over the past 13 years, organizers of the annual Century for the Cure bike ride that supports research at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey are gearing up for another successful event. Registration for this year’s September 30 event, which features route options of 100, 62, 40 and 25 miles, is open at www.centuryforthecure.com.

The ride is the result of Warren Township resident Scott Glickman’s desire to ‘give back’ to Rutgers Cancer Institute where he was treated for stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma some two decades ago. Fewer than a dozen riders that first year grew into hundreds – riders, volunteers and supporters.

“To see Century for the Cure grow through the years has been heartwarming – and knowing that this event translates into a source of funds that fuels groundbreaking research at Rutgers Cancer Institute and brings us closer to new anti-cancer therapies is amazing. My wife Aileen and I are grateful to all who support the ride each year, as it really does make an impact in the fight against cancer,” notes Glickman.

The ride supports cutting-edge clinical trials led by Glickman’s oncologist Roger Strair, MD, PhD, chief of blood disorders at Rutgers Cancer Institute. “Scott and Aileen’s continued commitment to Century for the Cure has helped us better understand what drives cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. As a result, we have been able to translate that information into novel therapies which are administered through clinical trials – treatments that may not otherwise have been available to our patients. Our team is thankful for the Glickman family’s dedication to this event year after year,” says Dr. Strair, who is also a professor of medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Funds from the ride also have supported grants for scientific investigators at Rutgers Cancer Institute to further explore varied blood cancers.

Along with multiple route options, there are also options to register as a ‘virtual’ rider or volunteer. Learn how you can participate at the September 30 event at www.centuryforthecure.com.

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