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100% of dollars raised through LOWVELO will work to end cancer! Learn more about the innovative work being done at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center and stay tuned to see LOWVELO dollars in action!
Learn More100% of Every Rider Raised Dollar Goes Directly to Cancer Research
Born in Charleston, LOWVELO's objective is to become the leading grassroots organization funding cancer research in the state of South Carolina. 100% of every rider-raised dollar goes directly to life-saving cancer research at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center.
With an estimated 1,000+ riders in its inaugural year, LOWVELO intends to raise over $1,500,000 for cancer research at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center.
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MUSC Hollings Cancer Center is the only NCI-Designated Cancer Center in the state of South Carolina. The collaborative research environment is focused on the causes, prevention, treatment, outcomes and survivorship of cancer.
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LOWVELO is planned as a sustainable source of research funding which connects, engages & synergizes with MUSC efforts in discovery and in developing state-wide collaborations, business partnerships, outreach and cancer care.
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With an estimated 1,000+ riders in its inaugural year, LOWVELO intends to raise over $1,500,000 for cancer research at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center.
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center is the only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the state of South Carolina. The collaborative research environment is focused on the causes, prevention, treatment, outcomes and survivorship of cancer.
Learn More
LOWVELO is planned as a sustainable source of research funding which connects, engages & synergizes with MUSC efforts in discovery and in developing state-wide collaborations, business partnerships, outreach and cancer care.
100% of dollars raised through LOWVELO will work to end cancer! Learn more about the innovative work being done at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center and stay tuned to see LOWVELO dollars in action!
Learn MoreMore people are pursuing healthy routines, such as discovering the joys of the outdoors and biking.
Timmy Samec, a cancer researcher and patient, is the first LOWVELO graduate fellow at Hollings Cancer Center.
The LOWVELO Big Reveal Party honored top fundraisers and celebrated raising nearly $1 million in the ride's inaugural year through peer-to-peer fundraising and sponsorships.
Check out the latest recap video that captures highlights from the weekend and heartfelt reflections from our riders.
If you’re still short of your fundraising goals, check out these tips from some of our top fundraisers, like TD Bank’s David Wenger. Riders have until Jan. 2, 2020, to meet their goals.
MaryNell Goolsby says that LOWVELO has played an enormous role in her positive outlook on life and her recovery this year.
A bump in the road didn’t deter Rita Barbagallo, LOWVELO’s final rider to cross the finish line.
In this week's fitness column, MUSC trainer Nicki Carter explains exactly what cyclists should focus on when hitting the gym.
From packing the right tools to wearing the best gear, MUSC Wellness Center's Catherine O'Sullivan has tips to help riders conquer LOWVELO.
Wondering about the right way to consume calories during LOWVELO? Here’s some advice from MUSC Sodexo Wellness Dietitian and LOWVELO columnist, Debbie Petitpain.
The LOWVELO ride weekend itinerary is here, complete with ticket links, packet pick-up information, the official Rider Playbook and more.
Strength training has several benefits for cyclists (and everyone else, too). Here are six reasons why cyclists should incorporate strength training into their training routine.
Despite her heavy load, SCSU senior Ciera Miller joins LOWVELO and rides for her mom.
Need a little fundraising push? Allison King has had overwhelming support in surpassing her century ride goals. Here’s how she did it.
Nick Charalambous had suffered enough after a bike accident left him with a broken back and neck. Being diagnosed with a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma three years later took him down another painful road, but it also strengthened his resolve to ride again.
Dr. Heather Evans has tough competition for LOWVELO — her 79-year-old mom.
As LOWVELO nears, there are several things you can do beforehand to ensure you’re as ready as you can possibly be for ride day. One of the most important things you can do, however, is to get acquainted now with the rules of the road.
Try these nutritious salad recipes to keep your training on track.
From getting a bicycle tune-up to brushing up on safety rules, these tips will kickstart your LOWVELO prep. Oh, and we know where you can get free bike diagnostics, too.
MUSC Wellness Center personal trainer Nicki Carter says that working on cycling cadence makes for a stronger rider. “You’ll fatigue less and be able to go longer and harder,” she says.
If there’s one thing Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney knows a thing or two about, it’s the power of teamwork. It’s one reason, despite the crazy fall football schedule revving up, he paused to do a public service announcement for LOWVELO.
Good news for bikeless LOWVELO hopefuls: Holy Spokes is offering up its fleet for unlimited LOWVELO training at a cost that’s nearly free, but that’s not all. Riders taking on the Sunbelt Rentals 25-mile route can also reserve a bike for ride day at no added cost.
LOWVELO is the perfect ride for all fitness levels, with each of the three route options offering some of the most scenic highlights of the Lowcountry.
Patient Jill Simmonds recently decided to ride in LOWVELO. Little did she know that shortly after registering she would be diagnosed with breast cancer.
Steven A. Rosenzweig, Ph.D., is a cancer researcher whose reason to ride the Jerry Zucker 100-mile route is personal. Having lost both parents to the disease at a very young age, he's committed to raise funds for cancer research via his own personal art auction.
This is more than a bike ride for a great cause. It’s a way to jumpstart a healthy lifestyle.
LOWVELO needs over 500 rock stars who like to feel good and raise money for a good cause.
The Blue Dogs will headline the Opening Ceremony on Nov. 1 at for LOWVELO, an outdoor bike ride that raises money for cancer research at Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina.
This couple’s amazing love story has them riding tandem in LOWVELO. And get this – one of them is just learning to ride a bike.
Check out these melon recipes from this dietitian who is helping our riders have fun as they stay well hydrated preparing for LOWVELO.
Come Nov. 2, Mary Nell Goolsby will be climbing on a bike to ride 50 miles. Her son, Turner Waldrup, and her brother, Lee Goolsby, will ride double that. Here’s why they are so motivated.
MUSC first lady Kathy Cole was intrigued when she heard about LOWVELO, a bike ride where 100 percent of money raised will go to fund cancer research.
Seasoned cyclist George Hincapie has raced on cycling’s largest stage – the Tour de France – 17 times. Now he’s racing for more than a medal – he’s racing for a cure.
LOWVELO passed the 300th rider mark with the registration of Hollings Cancer Center researcher Shaun Olsen. An assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at MUSC, Olsen’s research focuses on the structural biology of proteins involved in signal transduction.
As summer approaches and you hit the outdoors, take time to remember these top 8 tips of how to best protect your skin. Dr. Andrea Abbott, a surgical oncologist who specializes in treating melanoma at Hollings Cancer Center, shares her top advice. The best skin cancer treatment to her? Prevention.
As if there weren't enough reasons to ride, here's another. Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) got its highest score ever in its recent renewal of its designation as a National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Center.
Dr. Denis Guttridge, PhD, recently relocated to Charleston, SC in 2018 to join the MUSC faculty and serve as the Director of the Darby Children’s Research Institute and Associate Director of Translational Sciences at Hollings Cancer Center.
Welcome to the first edition of the Hollings Horizons magazine. Published twice a year, it captures the transformational developments happening at Hollings Cancer Center.
LOWVELO’s two-day ride challenge! The 180-Mile “road warriors” will follow the same Day 1 route as the 100-Mile riders. After finishing for the day at St Olaf College, riders will overnight in the residence halls. The next morning they will head out on an 80-mile ride. The Day 2 route is completely different ride from Day 1. From Northfield, the route moves west and north through the scenic farmland surrounding Dundas, Montgomery, Lexington, Belle Plaine, Benton, Victoria and Shorewood. This route finishes at the Excelsior Commons on the shores of beautiful Lake Minnetonka. There are 4 rest stops along the route on Day 2. An optional shuttle service will be available to transport riders and their bikes back to the starting line.
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