I'm Riding For

Jacob, Asher, & Branson

This September's ride is dedicated to 3 absolutely AMAZING young men. Jacob, diagnosed July, 2024, at age 11, with Fibrolamellar Carcinoma (variant of Hepatocellular Carcinoma), a very rare, aggressive primary liver cancer, primarily affecting adolescents with healthy livers, with a tendency to travel to other parts of the body. Jacob was a 6th grader with a gentle heart & goofy personality. He had a love for science & experiments, enjoyed the school's aftercare program, he called "his fun time". He loved playing video games on his PS5 & Nintendo Switch, lots of outdoor sports, but, most of all, he loved spending time with his friends. Jacob had a heart of gold & loved his parents & sisters with everything he had. Jacob lost his battle with cancer on May 8, 2025, just shy of his 12th birthday. The community, families, & friends threw a FANTASTIC "Paint the Town Green" event to celebrate his life. He may have lost his battle, but his legacy to fight Kids' Cancer, until no other child has to fight it, lives on. Asher, Jacob's friend, was diagnosed with FLHCC in his liver October 24, 2023 at age 12. Doctors took 46% of his liver but found that it had also spread to his lungs. Asher had a relapse in November, 2023. It was found in his bones & knee. Doctors have replaced his femur and one of his knees, with a chemotherapy regimen for 2 years. Asher has such a kind soul, is, actually, "thankful" HE is the one, & not his parents or sisters, dealing with this cancer! He is an adventurous foodie, loves to play on his Xbox, & a real cat lover. He's a class act, is not one to complain. Asher plans on being THE ONE to defeat this cancer. His goal? In his own words..."To LIVE!" See "Branson's Brave Battle" on FB to see the journey that he, very recently, lost his battle. These boys, & all children with cancer, are the reason I ride, & will continue to ride, until a cure for Kids' Cancer has been found! Let's Kick Cancer's Butt!! WE RIDE; WITH PRIDE!!