Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # RHBE Ride Hard Breathe Easy ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.rhbe.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Riding for a Cause: Lisa Etkins and the Ride Hard Challenge](https://www.rhbe.org/riding-for-a-cause-lisa-etkins-and-the-ride-hard-challenge/) - Riding for a Cause: Lisa Etkins and the Ride Hard ChallengeIn September 2019, Lisa Etkins, with tears in her eyes, accepted the very first check Ride Hard Breathe Easy ever wrote. The $13,000 donation was earmarked for lung cancer patients—her patients—and Lisa was overwhelmed.Then she said something that still shapes who we are today:“John, nobody - [Pedaling with Purpose: Embarking on the 7th Annual Ride Hard Breathe Easy Classic](https://www.rhbe.org/pedaling-with-purpose-embarking-on-the-7th-annual-ride-hard-breathe-easy-classic/) - It’s that time of the year again! We are ready to rrrrride in the 7th Annual Ride Hard Breathe Easy Classic. This much-anticipated event is not just about traversing miles of scenic landscapes, but also about uniting for a noble cause and making a lasting impact on the community.We start ONE WEEK FROM TODAY on - [Still sagging after all these years…](https://www.rhbe.org/still-sagging-after-all-these-years/) - Wait, before you continue reading, this is not what you think! While a tiny tuck here and there wouldn’t hurt or a slight lift and shift would undoubtedly be beneficial, I’m going to talk to you about a different type of sagging😊 One that has less to do with improving one’s appearance but focuses on - [What A Great Time Riding with RHBE!](https://www.rhbe.org/what-a-great-time-riding-with-rhbe/) - I. The 6th Annual RHBE Classic Ride CourseOur 6th annual ride began on September 2nd at the Duke Cancer Center in Durham, NC. We rode North through the cities of Petersburg, Richmond, Washington DC, Annapolis, Baltimore and Wilmington, DE. We biked over 600 miles and arrived September 9th at the Fox Chase Cancer Center. On - [Why Would I Fly Across the Country to Be Part of RHBE.](https://www.rhbe.org/why-would-i-fly-across-the-country-to-be-part-of-rhbe/) - It is an interesting question that I had to think about a little to give you an answer that would make sense and a little more entertaining than, “It’s a gut feeling I’m doing the right thing”. I’m what you call an enthusiastic cyclist. I’m a little more than a weekend warrior but not a - [The number six keeps coming up!](https://www.rhbe.org/the-number-six-keeps-coming-up/) - Six years ago, I began fulfilling my promise to Mom that “I would do something” about lung cancer. She was very sick at the time and would pass away a week later. I am one of Mom’s “Six Wonderful Kids (her words), and since then, I have learned so much about life, about me, and about ## Pages - [Home](https://www.rhbe.org/) - He did it! Jack rode 3,566 miles for lung cancer patients! From May 20 to July 6, Jack Owens rode his bicycle from San Francisco, CA to Ocean City, NJ, raising over $50,000 for Ride Hard Breathe Easy. The ride took Jack through the University of Notre Dame, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, - [Events](https://www.rhbe.org/events/) - Our Upcoming Events We hope you join us! RHBE Classic register now! August 11 to 15, 2026 Days Hours Minutes view details RHBE Classic Celebration Ride register now! September 19, 2026 Days Hours Minutes view details Evening to Breathe Easy REGISTER NOW! October 8, 2026 Days Hours Minutes view details - [Innovation Award](https://www.rhbe.org/partners/innovation-award/) - RHBE Innovation Award Innovation Award The RHBE Innovation Award is an opportunity for our partners to apply for funding on a project that meets our mission and supports lung cancer patients. You can look at last year’s application HERE and see previous Innovation Award winners below. 2026 Innovation Award Application 2025 Innovation Award Winner Many - [RHBE Classic](https://www.rhbe.org/events/rhbe-classic/) - 10th Annual Ride Hard Breathe Easy Classic and Celebration Ride When Classic - Aug 11 to 15Celebration Ride - September 19 start Classic - DartmouthCelebration Ride - SRT finish Classic - MD Anderson at CooperCelebration Ride-Conshohocken Brewing Register or donate CLICK HERE Ride Hard Breathe Easy Classic The 10th Annual RHBE Classic is coming soon! We - [Evening to Breathe Easy](https://www.rhbe.org/events/evening-to-breathe-easy/) - 8th Annual Evening to Breathe Easy Morris Arboretum Where Morris Arboretum​ Philadelphia, PA When October 8, 2026 at 6:30PM Contact info@rhbe.org REGISTER NOW 8th Annual Evening to Breathe Easy We hope you join us for the 8th Annual Evening to Breathe Easy on Thursday, October 8th at the beautiful Morris Arboretum!We will have outstanding speeches - [Golf Outing](https://www.rhbe.org/events/golf-outing/) - 4th Annual RHBE Golf Outing Five Ponds Golf Club Where Five Ponds Golf Club 1225 W Street Rd, Warminster, PA 18974 When Monday, June 8, 2026 9:30AM Cost $175 per golfer Register SOLD OUT 4th Annual RHBE Golf Outing The 4th Annual RHBE Golf Outing was a fantastic success! Thank you to the sponsors, speakers, - [In The News](https://www.rhbe.org/about-us/in-the-news/) - About us About us > News RHBE in the News Meet a Health Hero: John Matthews of Ride Hard, Breathe Easy Phillymag – 5/13/2026 The 2025 finalist biked across America for his mom. That cross-country journey became a nonprofit that has raised $1.2 million for lung-cancer patients, families, and researchers Read more Biking for lung cancer - [In The News - Copy](https://www.rhbe.org/about-us/in-the-news-copy/) - About us About us > News RHBE in the News Man completes coast-to-coast ride for lung cancer patients NBC10 – July 6th Jack Owens finishes his cross country ride! The journey was 3,600 miles, included 120,000+ feel of climbing, all to raise money for lung cancer patients in memory of his grandmother! Read more Local 20-year-old - [Ride Hard Challenge](https://www.rhbe.org/events/ride-hard-challenge/) - "Don't manage your fears, expand your comfort zone!"Isabella de la Houssaye Where Virtual and Conshohocken, PA When April 25 and 26, 2026 Contact info@rhbe.org DONATE/RIDE Click here The 6th Annual Ride Hard Challenge was a Success Thank you for making the 2026 Ride Hard Challenge an incredible success! 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Please consider supporting our upcoming events!RHBE Golf Outing on June 8Evening to Breathe Easy on October 8 - [Partners](https://www.rhbe.org/partners/) - Our Partners Our Partners At Ride Hard Breathe Easy, we work very closely with some of the top cancer centers in the country. Together, we ensure those who need our help the most receive it. We also partner to promote preventative lung cancer screening programs and care efforts to help patients beat lung cancer. Innovation - [About us](https://www.rhbe.org/about-us/) - Ride Hard Breathe Easy. About us. Board Members. History. Our Story. - [Semi-annual Sip-a-Long](https://www.rhbe.org/events/semi-annual-sip-a-long/) - Annual Sip-a-Long Where Virtually In Zoom When TBD Frequency Annual Register Next sip date is tbd More events Annual Sip-a-Long Celebration Please join us for an outstanding night of fun while helping lung cancer patients. 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