The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Scenic Shore Bike Tour Offers a Unique Ride Experience to Help Advance Lifesaving Research, Support, and Advocacy
Washington, DC – July 2, 2025 – From July 26-27, over a thousand cyclists will converge in Mequon, Wisconsin, to participate in the 33rd Annual Scenic Shore Bike Tour. This fully supported, two-day cycling event spans 150 miles along the breathtaking Lake Michigan shoreline, uniting riders from across the nation to help blood cancer patients live longer better lives. Funds raised will drive forward The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) mission: cure blood cancers and improve the lives of patients and their families.
For more than 75 years, LLS has led the fight against blood cancers, achieving groundbreaking progress in research, patient support, and advocacy.
“Scenic Shore is more than a bike ride; it’s a powerful movement where riders of all skill levels pedal together to support blood cancer patients,” said Coker Powell, LLS Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer. “Whether you’re riding solo, with family, or as part of a team, your efforts bring hope and make an incredible difference.”
From road bikes to e-bikes, cyclists including cancer survivors and supporters will ride to help LLS’s bold goal for the future: to enable blood cancer patients to gain more than one million years of life by 2040. Participants can select routes that suit their abilities, including 25-mile, 75-mile, or the classic 150-mile, two-day experience.
This year’s ride holds special significance for LLS’s Chief Medical Officer, Gwen Nichols, M.D. and her son, Jesse Rost (who graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison ten years ago), as they return to the region to pedal on behalf of blood cancer patients and families.
“At this time in history, when research cuts threaten progress for patients and the cost of care continues to rise, donations are more important than ever,” said Dr. Nichols. “Everything we do at LLS is patient-focused—from advancing lifesaving blood cancer treatments, to providing individualized support, to fighting for policies that help families access the care and resources they need and deserve. I'm so honored to be pedaling alongside my son and LLS staff and supporters as we raise critical funds for our mission.”
Two special blood cancer survivors/advocates who became friends through their participation in Scenic Shore will be in attendance for the event: Jessica Salmonowicz, this year’s Scenic Shore Honored Hero, and Paul Westrick.
Salmonowicz, a leukemia survivor, whose life was saved by LLS-funded research, joined Scenic Shore in 2012 and continues to ride in gratitude. Westrick joined in 2008, while in remission from multiple myeloma. He credits LLS research for extending his life and aims to return after he recovers from his.second stem cell transplant.United by their shared experiences, Salmonowicz and Westrick are inspiring others to support LLS’s lifesaving mission and thrive as part of the blood cancer community.
It’s not too late to make an impact! Register now to join the ride of a lifetime here.
Event Details
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Start Location: Concordia University, Mequon, WI
Distance Options: 25, 75, or 100 miles
Highlights:
7:30 AM kickoff with an energizing opening ceremony
Riders traverse 75 miles to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay at Manitowoc
Evening festivities featuring refreshments, dinner, live music, and awards lakeside
Sunday, July 27, 2025
End Location: John Miles Park, Sturgeon Bay, WI
Distance: 75 miles
Highlights:
Morning hot breakfast before the final leg
Riders arrive in Door County for a celebratory Tailgate Festival
Deluxe coach buses transport riders back to the starting location
About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) is the global leader and innovator in creating a world without blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure blood cancer and improve the quality of life of all patients and their families. LLS is focused on accelerating research, providing free support and services, and advocating for policies to ensure access to quality, affordable care. For more than 75 years, LLS has been helping blood cancer patients live longer, better lives.
To learn more, visit www.LLS.org. Patients can contact the Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.
LLS Media Contact: mediarelations@lls.org.
