June 19, 2017

4k for Cancer

Bicyclists with Ulman Cancer Fund for Youth Adults stop at La Croix United Methodist Church after completing 100 miles today as they left early morning from Union City, Tennessee, Monday, June 19, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

Andrew Mohama helps Autumn Kramer lift her bike over her head with the Ulman Cancer Fund 4k for Cancer celebrate after completing 100 miles today leaving early morning from Union City, Tennessee, Monday, June 19, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

Bicyclists with the Ulman Cancer Fund 4k for Cancer make their way to the La Croix United Methodist Church after completing 100 miles today leaving early morning from Union City, Tennessee, Monday, June 19, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

Lesly Rodriguez is hugged after completing 100 miles today leaving early morning from Union City, Tennessee, with the Ulman Cancer Fund for Youth Adults Monday, June 19, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

Bicyclists with the Ulman Cancer Fund 4k for Cancer celebrate after completing 100 miles today leaving early morning from Union City, Tennessee, Monday, June 19, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

A group of bicyclists with the Ulman Cancer Fund 4k for Cancer make their way to La Croix United Methodist Church after completing 100 miles today leaving early morning from Union City, Tennessee, Monday, June 19, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

Lesly Rodriguez reacts from water being poured on her after completing 100 miles today leaving early morning from Union City, Tennessee, with the Ulman Cancer Fund for Youth Adults Monday, June 19, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

Autumn Kramer, left, and Cristal Ortega, right, relax after completing 100 miles today with others from the Ulman Cancer Fund for Youth Adults as they left early morning from Union City, Tennessee, Monday, June 19, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

Bicyclists eat dinner after completing 100 miles today with others from the Ulman Cancer Fund for Youth Adults as they left early morning from Union City, Tennessee, Monday, June 19, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

Bicyclists with the Ulman Cancer Fund 4k for Cancer unload their bikes and gear after completing 100 miles today leaving early morning from Union City, Tennessee, Monday, June 19, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

Rows of bikes sit upside down from the Ulman Cancer Fund 4k for Cancer after the group completed 100 miles today leaving early morning from Union City, Tennessee, Monday, June 19, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

Bicyclists relax after completing 100 miles today with others from the Ulman Cancer Fund for Youth Adults as they left early morning from Union City, Tennessee, Monday, June 19, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

Bicyclists with the Ulman Cancer Fund for Youth Adults load up the van before they take off in the early morning Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

Raegan Ball, left, and Sophia Garber, right, help load up the van before bicyclists with the Ulman Cancer Fund for Youth Adults take off in the early morning Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

Cristal Ortega pumps up her bike before the Ulman Cancer Fund Youth Adults take off Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

Bicyclists with the Ulman Cancer Fund for Youth Adults wait in line for breakfast before they take off Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

Nate Fanzone eats breakfast before the Ulman Cancer Fund for Youth Adults takes off Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

Patel Maslag pumps up air in his bike before the Ulman Cancer Fund for Youth Adults takes off Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

Nate Fanzone rolls out his quads before the Ulman Cancer Fund for Youth Adults takes off Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

Bicyclists with the Ulman Cancer Fund for Youth Adults hold hands for the dedication circle for those affected by cancer before they leave Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

Bicyclists with the Ulman Cancer Fund for Youth Adults yell out a chant before they leave Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

Bicyclists with the Ulman Cancer Fund for Youth Adults prepare to leave Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

The first group of bicyclists with the Ulman Cancer Fund for Youth Adults prepare to take off Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

The first group of bicyclists with the Ulman Cancer Fund for Youth Adults take off Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

The second group of bicyclists with the Ulman Cancer Fund for Youth Adults take off Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

From left, Mel Drick, Sophia Garber and Isabel Mularoni with the Ulman Cancer Fund 4k for Cancer celebrate after completing 100 miles today leaving early morning from Union City, Tennessee, Monday, June 19, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

Mel Drick shows off the name Thomas Varughese, an uncle of a friend of his, is dedicated for that days ride after completing 100 miles today leaving early morning from Union City, Tennessee, with the Ulman Cancer Fund for Youth Adults Monday, June 19, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

A group of bicyclists with the Ulman Cancer Fund 4k for Cancer take a photo after completing 100 miles today leaving early morning from Union City, Tennessee, Monday, June 19, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

Bicyclists with the Ulman Cancer Fund 4k for Cancer sit in the shade after completing 100 miles today leaving early morning from Union City, Tennessee, Monday, June 19, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

Autumn Kramer lifts her bike over her head after completing 100 miles today with the Ulman Cancer Fund 4k for Cancer leaving early morning from Union City, Tennessee, Monday, June 19, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

Sophie Frank squirts water into her mouth after completing 100 miles today with others from the Ulman Cancer Fund for Youth Adults as they left early morning from Union City, Tennessee, Monday, June 19, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

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Bicyclists with Ulman Cancer Fund for Youth Adults stop at La Croix United Methodist Church after completing 100 miles today as they left early morning from Union City, Tennessee, Monday, June 19, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

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