The 13th Annual 24 Hours of Booty presented by Levine Cancer Institute to date has raised $1.43 million to help support cancer survivorship and patient navigation programs. More than $12 million has been raised since the event’s inception in 2002.

“Once again, our riders and supporters have gone above and beyond with their fundraising efforts and in helping us achieve another milestone year,” said Basil Lyberg, executive director of 24 Hours of Booty. “We are truly grateful for all that everyone does to support our mission and to show cancer survivors that they aren’t in this fight alone.”

On July 25-26, 1,200 registered participants from 26 different states rode in Charlotte’s Myers Park neighborhood along the famed “Booty Loop” to help put cancer in its place. When not riding, participants hung out in “Bootyville” (a.k.a. Myers Park Traditional School and Queens University of Charlotte) for camping, food and fun. The event also included entertainment and a breakfast program featuring former NFL player Chris Draft, who now runs Tackle Cancer. WBTV’s Kelly Franson served as the emcee.

The event was supported by 300 volunteers and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department representatives stationed along the course at all times. Beneficiaries include: Carolinas HealthCare System’s Levine Cancer Institute, LIVESTRONG Foundation, Wind River Cancer Retreats, the Brain Tumor Fund of the Carolinas, Hendrick Marrow Program and the Keep Pounding Fund.

Adds Lyberg, “We appreciate our presenting sponsor Levine Cancer Institute, the Myers Park neighborhood, Myers Park Traditional School, Queens University of Charlotte, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and our amazing volunteers, riders, cancer survivors, supporters and spectators who go the extra mile to make 24 Hours of Booty a fantastic event. Together, we are part of a community impacting the fight against cancer through cutting-edge survivorship and navigation programs both locally and nationally.”

Top fund-raiser award winners included:

• Top Team: Team Bank of America – $86,805

• Top Fundraiser: Josh Jones, LIBSTRONG – $31,898

• First Runner Up Individual Fundraiser: Katie Lee, Team AmWINS – $30,021

• Second Runner Up Individual Fundraiser: Sandy Mazoway – $23,210

• First Runner Up Fundraising Team: LIBSTRONG – $78,731

• Second Runner Up Fundraising Team: Team Reeb – $78,523

• Rookie of the Year: Paul Meyer who raised more than $6,000 in his first year riding in 24 Hours of Booty.

• Highest fundraising average: Team AmWINS - $3,621 per rider

About 24 Hours of Booty

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., 24 Hours of Booty is the premier organization for integrating community fundraising and cycling to support cancer survivorship and navigation programs. It organizes safe, fun and family-friendly bicycling events for all abilities to raise funds for organizations dedicated to the fight against cancer, including the Carolinas HealthCare System’s Levine Cancer Institute and LIVESTRONG Foundation. Its events take place in Atlanta, Ga., Charlotte, N.C., Columbia, Md., and Indianapolis, IN and bring in participants from around the country. For more information, call 704-365-4417 or visit http://www.24hoursofbooty.org.

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