Texas 4000 College Cyclists Visit the Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center at Ochsner Medical Center

The Texas 4000 Ozarks Route riders embarked on their summer ride – the longest annual charity bike ride in the world – stopping in New Orleans June 12-14 to visit the Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center at Ochsner Medical Center. 

Texas 4000 for Cancer, made up of students from the University of Texas at Austin, cycle 4,000 miles annually to raise awareness and funds to fight cancer. Their recent visit to the Benson Cancer Center marked their seventh year visiting Ochsner since 2016, including their virtual ride in 2020.

During their time in New Orleans, the 24 riders presented a $10,000 donation for the Ochsner Hospital for Children Piggy Bank Fund, a pediatric oncology patient assistance fund first established by Hogs for the Cause. The Piggy Bank Fund supports patients and families during treatment by providing transportation, lodging, food, and more. Riders met with adult and pediatric oncology physician leaders to learn more about cancer care, research, wellness, integrated medicine, and survivorship services offered through the Ochsner Cancer Institute. Additionally, riders learned about Ochsner’s Healthy State initiative of improving the overall health of Louisiana by 2030. 

 

 

06/28/2022