About the 2021 Country 2 Country 4 Cancer Ride
After four successful years of the Country 2 Country 4 Cancer (C2C4C) ride, the 2021 edition of C2C4C will feature more than 150 Bristol Myers Squibb employees riding in-country routes in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France, Spain, Belgium and the United Kingdom for nearly 3,000 kilometers from 3-20 September. Eight teams will feature riders participating from 14 countries including Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal ,Spain, Switzerland, Ireland and the United Kingdom. The goal of C2C4C is to raise awareness for cancer research and European cancer organisations who are members of the UICC.
Raising Funds for the Childhood Cancer Foundation (Barncancerfonden) in Sweden
According to the WHO, Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020. This is why the Northern Lights team (riders of the 2020 year) and the Pedaling for Patients team (riders of 2021 year) are riding in support of Barncancerfonden its mission to support cancer patients. Encourage your colleagues, families and friends to donate, as cancer affects us all.
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 kilometers will help raise funds to fight against cancer by supporting Barncancerfonden, 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 1,180 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.
