About the 2025 Country 2 Country 4 Cancer Ride
Each year, the global Bristol Myers Squibb workforce comes
together to demonstrate its long-standing commitment
to cancer
research through four regional bike rides collectively known as
C2C4C – Country 2 Country 4 Cancer
(Europe), Coast 2 Coast 4
Cancer (United States/U.S.), and Continent 2 Continent 4 Cancer
(Japan) and (Latin
America).
The tradition began in 2014
when a group of Oncology employees in the U.S. were compelled to do
more for those
impacted by cancer. After two successful years,
C2C4C expanded to Europe in 2016, Japan in 2021 and Latin
America in 2022.
In 2024, more than 300 employees
representing 30 nations successfully trained and participated in the
four regional
C2C4C rides covering nearly 7,000 miles and
volunteered their time to fundraise on behalf of cancer-focused
nonprofits around the world.
In 2025, C2C4C will be more
diverse and inclusive than ever with employees from a record 33
nations cycling in
C2C4C including first time participants
from Greece, India and Singapore.
The Company’s commitment is
deeply rooted in its patient-centric culture and goes beyond
day-to-day job
responsibilities.
For employee riders,
their motivation to participate and advance cancer research is
personal. Some are riding
in honor of those who have lost
their lives from cancer or are currently battling the disease.
Since its inception in 2014, the C2C4C rides have raised over
$19 million to advance cancer research worldwide
The mission of C2C4C is to raise awareness for cancer research and European cancer organizations who are members of the UICC.
Raising Funds for Asociatia Med San
Med SAN Association is a Romanian non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting health and preventing chronic diseases, including cancer. It conducts awareness and education campaigns targeting the general public, along with screening programmes focused on early cancer detection, particularly in vulnerable or hard-to-reach communities. Through partnerships with local authorities, healthcare professionals, and other NGOs, Med SAN strives to improve access to preventive healthcare services and reduce health inequalities. Its activities contribute to cancer control through education, prevention, and early diagnosis.
Who Are the Riders
The participants are novice riders, who have committed themselves to 5 months of intensive training to complete their portion of the ride. Some are cancer survivors, others have witnessed the devastating impact of cancer on friends and family. Their kilometres will help raise funds to fight against cancer by supporting Asociatia Med San, a member of the Union for International Cancer Control.
About BMS
Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases.
About the UICC
The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)is the largest global membership organization dedicated to the fight against cancer. Founded in Geneva in 1933, UICC has some 1,100 member organisations in 172 countries. UICC’s mission is to both unite and support the cancer community in its efforts to reduce the global cancer burden, promote greater equity and ensure that cancer control remains a priority on the global health and development agenda.
