The Connecticut Challenge

The Connecticut Challenge was founded in 2005 to create supportive care resources for cancer survivors in Connecticut.  The organization currently supports existing or developing survivorship programs at Yale Cancer Center, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford, St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport and Stamford Hospital. 

The Connecticut Challenge also provides research grants, sponsors medical symposiums and promotes survivor education and awareness events.  The organization raises money primarily through the annual Connecticut Challenge Charity Bike Ride.  The ride is scheduled for Saturday July 25, 2009, starting and finishing on 1045 Old Academy Road in Fairfield CT.  Riders of all ages and skill levels can register for a 12, 25, 50, 75 or 100-mile ride and raise funds from personal sponsors to support their efforts. 

HipPurse.com is donating 50% of all proceeds until July 25, 2009. Let's help support this cause and start shopping! Please use the code CT2009 at checkout.

To learn more about the organization or about riding, volunteering or donating to the 2009 bike ride, please visit http://ctchallenge.org/index.php