Join us for the 11th Anniversary of the Breakthrough Challenge on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at the Daniel Boone Homestead.  This in-person bike ride is for all ages and cycling levels with three routes available (50, 25, and 12 miles).   

Leading up to the in-person bike ride, participants can join virtual events from Monday, September 9 –  Sunday, September 15, 2024 for spinners, runners, walkers, and bikers on the Strava app. This virtual world allows for a global community to get involved with our cause, including friends and family both near and far. 

To participate in this event, select the "REGISTER" button to set up a new or returning team, join a team, or register as an individual. Additional family members can be added by selecting the green "Add Another Registrant" button during Step 3.  After you register, you can start your team or personal fundraising page by selecting the "Fundraising Page Set Up" button at the top of the online receipt.

Returning Team Captains please note: in Step 2 of registration, make sure to provide your user name and password when prompted to have access to your team and donor information from the last year's event. Click here for instructions.

If you would like to make a donation to the Breakthrough Challenge, please select the DONATE button. You can also donate to an individual or team by visiting their fundraising page under the TEAMS/PEOPLE tab.

100% of the money raised funds breakthrough research at Penn Medicine's Abramson Cancer Center. 

Click this link to donate: DONATE NOW!

Event day information including Ride with GPS links can be found by clicking the following link: EVENT DAY INFORMATION.

Check out this year's Breakthrough Challenge jersey! 

Jerseys are awarded to any registrant who raises $1,000 or more.  We are also offering our high visibility long-sleeve jerseys for sale for $75.  They are available in men’s and women’s sizes and cuts.  Jerseys are a club fit, midway between race fit and relaxed fit.  Jerseys can be purchased during registration in the checkout cart.  If you have already registered and would like to buy a jersey, please click this link: Purchase Jersey.

Click this following link to see all Fundraising Swag.

THANK YOU!

Thank you to all the participants, donors, and sponsors of the 2023 Breakthrough Challenge for coming together to support cancer research at Penn Medicine's Abramson Cancer Center. The event has met the goal and raised $300,000, bringing the ten-year total to over $2,525,000.