A clinical trial saved his life: LOWVELO performer cancer-free 15 years after terminal diagnosis
He didn’t feel sick at all. Nathan Calhoun was young, he was fit, he was in a brand-new relationship, he had just started a band and then he heard the words “You have cancer.” After noticing a spot on his neck, Nathan visited a dermatologist who gave him the news he never expected to hear – it was stage 3 melanoma. After the surgery, the news got worse. He was given four to six months to live. He still didn’t feel sick.
A million-dollar moment: LOWVELO riders deliver banner year for cancer research at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center
A new threshold has been crossed for LOWVELO – a $1 million threshold. LOWELO24 had more riders, more teams and more dollars raised than any ride in its six-year history. Participants – all 1,895 of them – combined to crush the previous fundraising record, collecting $1,002,000 for lifesaving cancer research at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center.
It’s LOWVELO24 Glow Blue Week!
Join us as we light up MUSC Hollings Cancer Center in blue for LOWVELO24! Glow Blue Week includes special events, free registration for our Nov. 2 ride and fun giveaways all week long. Learn about all of the fun events happening around campus from. Sept. 30 through Oct. 3.
Volunteers keep the wheels turning to ensure a successful LOWVELO
Volunteer registration for LOWVELO24 is open. It takes between 300 and 500 volunteers for LOWVELO to roll smoothly. There are several opportunities to help out on ride day or with the preparations and events leading up to it. Volunteer MiShell Prati Cleveland shares her experience and why she loves participating.
Record ride: LOWVELO participants raise $650k for cancer research
It was one for the record books. LOWELO23 had more riders, volunteers and dollars raised than any ride in its five-year history. Participants – all 1,334 of them – combined to smash the fundraising record, collecting more than $650,000 for lifesaving cancer research at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center.
Fundraising past the finish line
Amanda Oberhaus was unable to attend LOWVELO23 on ride day, Nov. 5, but that isn’t stopping her from fundraising for lifesaving cancer research at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. While many of us are slowing down to take it easy through the rest of the year, Oberhaus is gearing up to lead her own donation-based fitness event.
LOWVELO23: One for the books
This year’s LOWVELO, which raises funds for lifesaving cancer research at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, was the most successful in the event’s five-year history with more riders, teams, volunteers, sponsors and community involvement than any other year. More than 1,250 riders took part in the event and that number is still rising.
Not your average LOWVELO team: Retirees prove wellness can be found at any age
It’s not your average LOWVELO bike ride team. There are no bicycle shorts. There are no helmets. There are not even any road bikes. The average age? Somewhere between 80 and 90 years old – proof that wellness can be found at any stage of life.
It’s Glow Blue Week!
Join us as we light up MUSC Hollings Cancer Center in blue for LOWVELO23! Glow Blue Week includes special events, free registration for our Nov. 4 ride and fun giveaways all week long. We hope to see you there!
How rider-raised dollars support the next generation of researchers
It was never a question. Jessica Baxter was going to college. It was something her mother always pushed for her children. Baxter was already doing a good job of securing the funds to get her education – but she got a boost when she was awarded a LOWVELO Scholarship.
