McIntyreEricJamestown (CSi)  When 58 year old cyclist Eric McIntyre pedals into Fargo Tuesday afternoon, he will be 12 states into his 18-state solo bicycle ride and 23 days away from the completion of the Pancreatic Cancer Victory Tour in New Orleans, where it started on April 19.

Tuesday’s ride from Jamestown to Fargo is 97.7 miles. He has not taken a rest day since July 1st.

Eric’s set out on the bicycle odyssey to honor his wife Liz’s 33-month, ongoing cancer battle. He is also raising money for Lazarex Cancer Foundation, which connects advanced-stage cancer patients to clinical trials and covers travel costs for each patient and a companion. He just reached the $30,000 mark in this grassroots fundraising effort, enough funding to extend the lives of six cancer patients for an average of a year or more.

Liz McIntyre was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2012. The clinical trial she enrolled in at the National Institute of Health in Washington, D.C. has currently slowed the progression of the disease. “We are optimistic, yet realistic about Liz’s fight,” says Eric. “Since her courage is so very inspiring we are committed to calling this a Victory Tour!”

Whenever possible, Liz will travel in the support vehicle to share this meaningful journey with Eric.

The Lazarex Cancer Foundation, is a grassroots non-profit which has successfully supported over 1,000 end-stage cancer patients by connecting them to 399 FDA-approved clinical trials for 88 cancers and covering the cost of travel for each patient and a companion. Eric plans to underwrite the costs of the Tour to ensure that 100% of the donations directly benefit Lazarex patients. Sponsors are donating products, services and funding to help control the costs.

PCVF on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Pancreaticcancervictoryfoundation

Eric McIntyre on Twitter: @RedEric5　

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