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FILE — Former Major League Baseball player and manager Bobby Valentine poses for a photo with Lori Slavin, of Fairfield, after taking part in the annual CT Challenge charity bike ride held at Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in teams to raise money to help cancer survivors. There were several routes riders took part in, from 10 miles up to 100 miles.
lessFILE — Former Major League Baseball player and manager Bobby Valentine poses for a photo with Lori Slavin, of Fairfield, after taking part in the annual CT Challenge charity bike ride held at Fairfield County
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FILE — The annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in teams to raise money to help cancer survivors. There were several routes riders took part in, from 10 miles up to 100 miles.
lessFILE — The annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in teams
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FILE — The annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in teams to raise money to help cancer survivors. There were several routes riders took part in, from 10 miles up to 100 miles.
lessFILE — The annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in
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FILE — Sara Bakker, of New Canaan, hugs her daughter Arden Alexander, 3, after taking part in the annual CT Challenge charity bike ride held at Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in teams to raise money to help cancer survivors. There were several routes riders took part in, from 10 miles up to 100 miles.
lessFILE — Sara Bakker, of New Canaan, hugs her daughter Arden Alexander, 3, after taking part in the annual CT Challenge charity bike ride held at Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday
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FILE — James Pretty, 7, of Westport, plays a lifesize game of Jenga as his dad Tom watches, during the annual CT Challenge charity bike ride held at Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in teams to raise money to help cancer survivors. There were several routes riders took part in, from 10 miles up to 100 miles.
lessFILE — James Pretty, 7, of Westport, plays a lifesize game of Jenga as his dad Tom watches, during the annual CT Challenge charity bike ride held at Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on
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FILE — Greg Murano, of Long Island, plays catch with his son Gregory, 3, during the annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in teams to raise money to help cancer survivors. There were several routes riders took part in, from 10 miles up to 100 miles.
lessFILE — Greg Murano, of Long Island, plays catch with his son Gregory, 3, during the annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on
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FILE — The annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in teams to raise money to help cancer survivors. There were several routes riders took part in, from 10 miles up to 100 miles.
lessFILE — The annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in
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FILE — Sean McWhinnie, of Fairfield, crosses the finish line during the annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in teams to raise money to help cancer survivors. There were several routes riders took part in, from 10 miles up to 100 miles.
lessFILE — Sean McWhinnie, of Fairfield, crosses the finish line during the annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July
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FILE — The annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in teams to raise money to help cancer survivors. There were several routes riders took part in, from 10 miles up to 100 miles.
lessFILE — The annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in
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FILE — The annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in teams to raise money to help cancer survivors. There were several routes riders took part in, from 10 miles up to 100 miles.
lessFILE — The annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in
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FILE — The annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in teams to raise money to help cancer survivors. There were several routes riders took part in, from 10 miles up to 100 miles.
lessFILE — The annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in
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FILE — The annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in teams to raise money to help cancer survivors. There were several routes riders took part in, from 10 miles up to 100 miles.
lessFILE — The annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in
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FILE — The annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in teams to raise money to help cancer survivors. There were several routes riders took part in, from 10 miles up to 100 miles.
lessFILE — The annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in
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FILE — The annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in teams to raise money to help cancer survivors. There were several routes riders took part in, from 10 miles up to 100 miles.
lessFILE — The annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in
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FILE — The annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in teams to raise money to help cancer survivors. There were several routes riders took part in, from 10 miles up to 100 miles.
lessFILE — The annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in
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FILE — The annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in teams to raise money to help cancer survivors. There were several routes riders took part in, from 10 miles up to 100 miles.
lessFILE — The annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in
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FILE — The annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in teams to raise money to help cancer survivors. There were several routes riders took part in, from 10 miles up to 100 miles.
lessFILE — The annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in
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FILE — The annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in teams to raise money to help cancer survivors. There were several routes riders took part in, from 10 miles up to 100 miles.
lessFILE — The annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in
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FILE — The annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in teams to raise money to help cancer survivors. There were several routes riders took part in, from 10 miles up to 100 miles.
lessFILE — The annual CT Challenge charity bike ride was held on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in
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FILE — Luis Wilmor, of Norwalk, crosses the finish line during the annual CT Challenge charity bike ride, held at Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in teams to raise money to help cancer survivors. There were several routes riders took part in, from 10 miles up to 100 miles.
lessFILE — Luis Wilmor, of Norwalk, crosses the finish line during the annual CT Challenge charity bike ride, held at Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders
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FILE — Former Major League Baseball player and manager Bobby Valentine poses for a photo with Lori Slavin, of Fairfield, after taking part in the annual CT Challenge charity bike ride held at Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in teams to raise money to help cancer survivors. There were several routes riders took part in, from 10 miles up to 100 miles.
lessFILE — Former Major League Baseball player and manager Bobby Valentine poses for a photo with Lori Slavin, of Fairfield, after taking part in the annual CT Challenge charity bike ride held at Fairfield County
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CT Challenge's bike event raises $1.8M for cancer survivors
The CT Challenge Bike Ride in July raised a record $1.8 million for programs for cancer survivors, ride organizers announced.
More than 1,500 riders participated in the fundraiser July 25-26 that benefitted CT Challenge, the Southport cancer-survivorship center, the organization reported in a news release.
Riders ranging in age from 6 to 78 participated in rides of various lengths that started and finished at the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport.
Five Fairfield cycling teams were among the event's top eight fundraisers, the center said, raising sums ranging from nearly $40,000 to more than $90,000.
The local teams included: The Oddsmakers, led by captain Karin Keith, $90,515; Flock of Cycles, captain Jon Slavin, $84,680; Ride Sally Ride, captain George Richards, $50,168; Look No Hands/OSG, captain Tracey Brittis, $39,652, and Team Sclafani, captain Bob Pogue, $39,021.
The 2015 CT Challenge ride is scheduled for July 24-25.
https://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/CT-Challenge-s-bike-event-raises-1-8M-for-cancer-5991718.php
FILE — Former Major League Baseball player and manager Bobby Valentine poses for a photo with Lori Slavin, of Fairfield, after taking part in the annual CT Challenge charity bike ride held at Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. on Saturday July 26, 2014. About 1000 riders gathered as individuals and in teams to raise money to help cancer survivors. There were several routes riders took part in, from 10 miles up to 100 miles. lessFILE — Former Major League Baseball player and manager Bobby Valentine poses for a photo with Lori Slavin, of Fairfield, after taking part in the annual CT Challenge charity bike ride held at Fairfield County ... morePhoto: Christian Abraham
