UMBC Students Bike Across U.S. to Support Young Adults Affected by Cancer

Published: Jul 22, 2014

Seven UMBC students are participating in the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults’ 4k for Cancer. Emily Ewing ’16, health administration policy, Eric Knapp, Tyler Stocksdale ’14, computer engineering, Harshini Chinnasamy ’14, biological sciences, Chris Moskal ’14, political science and global studies, Ashley Arnold ’15, mathematics, and Jessica King ’15, undergraduate studies, set out from Baltimore on June 1 and will ride their bicycles 4,000 miles across the country in 70 days to support, educate and connect young adults affected by cancer.

During their journey, the students will volunteer at hospitals and care facilities. Stocksdale spoke to The Gaston Gazette about their journey, saying, “You really have to take care of your body on the ride.”

Click here to read the article and here to follow their progress.

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