Ria Cho
In the summer of 2015, I, along with my 98 teammates, will be biking from Austin, TX to Anchorage, AK as a part of the Texas 4000 for Cancer team! Texas 4000 is a student led organization as well as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We strive to spread our three pillars (hope, knowledge, and charity) to everyone we meet on our 4,500 bike ride as well as off the ride! So far, Texas 4000 has raised more than $4 million towards the fight against cancer. Awesome, right?
What's so special about Texas 4000?
Texas 4000 gives a voice to every dollar donated to fight cancer – specifically through our three key pillars of Hope, Knowledge, and Charity. We don’t just funnel money to cancer institutions; during our 70 day journey from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska we take opportunities to spread awareness to schools and communities, share personal stories, and provide support.
Where does the money Texas 4000 raises go?
Texas 4000 supports initiatives at MD Anderson Cancer Center, the University of Texas Biomedical Engineering Department, and survivorship programs at the LIVESTRONG Cancer Navigation Center. In addition to funding this research opportunities a portion of funds donated go to supporting the Texas 4000 program and our mission to spread Hope, Knowledge, and Charity from Texas to Alaska. Texas 4000 has raised over $4 million since its creation in 2003.
Why doesn’t Texas 4000 donate the money it receives straight to the fight against cancer?
There are plenty of great organizations that donate directly to cancer initiatives. Instead, Texas 4000 exists to give a voice to every dollar that is donated to the fight against cancer. Rather than directly funnel money to these efforts, we exist to provide Hope and Knowledge, along with Charity, in our efforts.
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Can I receive tax benefits?​
Yes! All donations are tax deductible, so for every donation, Texas 4000 will send back a tax receipt.
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If you'd like to learn more about Texas 4000, please visit texas4000.org!
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