The generosity of thousands is fueling lifesaving cancer research at Cleveland Clinic and bringing hope to patients.

The VeloSano community has once again shown what’s possible when thousands of people come together around one goal: a world without cancer.

In 2026, $20.2 million was raised to support lifesaving cancer research at Cleveland Clinic, thanks to the dedication of riders, donors, volunteers, fundraisers, sponsors and supporters.

More than 5,000 participants and volunteers rallied around VeloSano throughout the year through Bike to Cure, Trike & Bike, Florida for the Cure and London for the Cure. More than 30,000 donors added their support through direct contributions and legacy gifts.

Together, the VeloSano community has also helped push past another remarkable milestone. Since its start in 2014, the movement has raised more than $115 million for cancer research at Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Children’s.

“Year after year, the VeloSano community demonstrates an extraordinary commitment to advancing cancer research,” said Alex A. Adjei, MD, PhD, Chief of Cleveland Clinic Cancer Institute. “Every rider, donor, volunteer, sponsor and supporter has helped advance cancer research at Cleveland Clinic. While there is still much work ahead in the fight against cancer, this extraordinary support is enabling our researchers to pursue innovative discoveries, bring new treatments closer to patients and create hope for families around the world.”

Every Dollar Fuels Research

What makes VeloSano unique is simple: Every dollar raised supports cancer research at Cleveland Clinic.

That support is fueling innovative ideas across the research spectrum. Through the competitive VeloSano Pilot Grants program, investigators can pursue promising research with the potential to improve how cancer is understood, diagnosed and treated.

Since 2014, VeloSano has helped fund more than 300 cancer research projects. Many of these projects have gone on to secure an additional $107 million in outside research funding, bringing VeloSano’s total impact to more than $222 million.

The impact extends beyond individual research projects. VeloSano funding also supports clinical trials and opportunities for high school students, college students and postdoctoral fellows, helping develop the next generation of researchers committed to conquering cancer.

One Community, Many Ways to Make an Impact

VeloSano began in 2014 as a cycling weekend. Today, it has grown into a year-round movement, giving people of all ages and abilities opportunities to help move cancer research forward.

Nearly 2,650 riders and 800 volunteers came together for Bike to Cure in September 2026, VeloSano’s flagship fundraising event.

In June, young riders ages 3 to 10 took to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo for VeloSano Trike & Bike, raising funds for pediatric cancer research. That same month, the community at Cleveland Clinic London joined the movement through London for the Cure.

Each ride, gift, volunteer hour and fundraising effort adds to the same collective mission.

And that mission isn’t slowing down.

The Road to 2027 Starts Now

VeloSano Bike to Cure Weekend returns Sept. 10-11, 2027, with registration opening March 9, 2027.

The funds raised by the VeloSano community in 2026 will continue to accelerate discovery and help Cleveland Clinic researchers pursue the breakthroughs patients and families are counting on.

We raised $20.2 million in 2026. Now, let’s see how far we can go together in 2027.