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JOIN US ON THE ROAD
TO END CANCER
Over the past decade, Curebound's signature community event, Padres Pedal the Cause, has raised $24.5 million for innovative cancer research and united thousands of people with one goal: to end cancer. Building on this strong foundation, we are excited to announce that starting this year, Padres Pedal the Cause will expand and become the Curebound Cancer Challenge with all new coastal routes and more ways to get involved in San Diego's fight against cancer.
Here's what you can look forward to in 2025:
WAYS TO
PARTICIPATE
We challenge ourselves in honor of loved ones who are impacted by cancer and turn our passion into fundraising to accelerate research with the power to save lives. Join us.
RIDE
Ride the beautiful San Diego coastline on one of our three cycling courses: 25, 55 and 75 miles.
WALK
Scenic 5K for all ages and abilities. Individuals, families, and teams are welcome to go at their own pace and take a big stride toward ending cancer.
RUN
Introducing the new Curebound 10K Run – a beautiful scenic route from UC San Diego’s La Jolla campus with ocean views and a celebratory finish on RIMAC Field. With every mile we are closer to cures.
SPIN
Fun and motivational 50-minute spin classes by San Diego’s most popular instructors! An awesome way to get your weekend workout and support cancer research at the same time.
KIDS CHALLENGE
Kids ages 3-12 can join the fun at the Kids Zone. Children and teens are also welcome to participate in the 5K with a registered parent/guardian.
VIRTUAL
If you can’t join us in person, join the fight against cancer virtually.
VOLUNTEER
Lend your time and talents as a volunteer on event weekend.
DONATE
Support pioneering research here in San Diego with a donation to Curebound.
FUNDRAISING
GIVE 100%
Every dollar raised funds innovative cancer research in San Diego.
All funds raised at the Curebound Cancer Challenge fuel pioneering cancer research in San Diego. These grants foster interdisciplinary collaboration between specialized teams enabling the best scientists to work together and drive research faster and further.
Key Areas of Research:
- Prevention and Diagnostic Tools
- Novel Approaches and New Therapeutic Platforms
- Immunotherapies and Personalized Vaccines
- Cancer Equities
- Pediatric Cancers
IMPACT
$35 MILLION
in grant funding awarded for cancer research
123
Innovative research projects underway
17
Exploration of 17 different types of cancer, adult and pediatric
13:1
As much as $13 in follow-on funding for every $1 Curebound invests in research
6
Top research institutions working in partnership
1
Vision: cures in our lifetime
FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES
Level Up with Incentives
Knowing you are making a significant contribution to save lives is the best reward, but a little recognition never hurts. When you meet key fundraising milestones, you’ll earn gifts to reward your efforts. Curebound Challengers wear or use their gifts with pride all year long – sharing our mission with everyone they meet.
Starting in June, we'll post the leaderboard to celebrate individual and team fundraising progress.
Key Dates
11.21.24 Registration opens
04.15.25 Early Bird registration discount ends
06.15.25 Early Bird fundraising commitment ends
06.30.25 Event withdrawal deadline
08.02.25 Curebound Cancer Challenge
08.29.25 Close of fundraising
Questions about incentives? Email info@curebound.org
FUNDRAISING INCENTIVE LEVELS
Meet your milestones and share your well-earned recognition with your donors.
$1,000
$2,500
$5,000
$10,000
$25,000
25/25
50/50
100/100
MATCHING
GIFTS
Double your donation by submitting a matching gift through your company. Many corporations offer matching funds to support their employees’ philanthropic efforts.
Not sure if your company participates in a matching gift program? Use the search below to find out. Please click here for additional resources or contact info@curebound.org to help submit your matching gift.
BUILD
YOUR TEAM
Curebound’s Cancer Challenge is an incredible way to strengthen community and support others in the fight against cancer. Gather family, friends and colleagues to share the experience and encourage each other to make a difference for loved ones fighting cancer.
FRIENDS & FAMILY TEAMS
Honor loved ones who have been impacted by cancer by starting a Friends & Family team. Lend support as a community and share an empowering experience by taking action together.
CORPORATE TEAMS
Start a team with your company to foster employee engagement, build camaraderie, and give back to the local community. Maximize your team’s impact with employer matching funds and grow each year.
BENEFICIARY TEAMS
Join one of the beneficiary teams from Curebound's six research partner institutions and ride/walk alongside hundreds of doctors, researchers, nurses, and staff that participate each year for their patients.
SPONSORS
Curebound is proud to partner with top brands and organizations that share a commitment to collaboration and provide sustainable support for our cancer research investment priorities. Multi-year partnerships are prioritized with heightened recognition as a Curebound Funding Partner across all media platforms.
Thanks to the generosity of our corporate partners, 100% of participant raised funds go directly to advance prevention, detection and cancer treatment in San Diego.
To learn more, contact Shannon Gill at shannon@curebound.org.
