Brother Shamus McGrenra Prepares for 14th Annual #GoBroShamus Charity Bike Ride
Loretto, PA (09/10/2024) — At 77, Brother Shamus McGrenra, a stage 4 colon cancer survivor, is gearing up for his 14th annual #GoBroShamus Charity Bike Ride, proving that neither age nor adversity can stop him from making a difference.
Starting September 14, 2024, Brother Shamus will ride over 98 miles across Pennsylvania and New Jersey over two weekends. The goal is to raise $100,000 for the Dorothy Day Outreach Center, adding to the $800,000 already raised through previous rides.
2024 Ride Details:
September 14: Lambertville to Frenchtown - 32 miles
September 15: Lambertville to Ewing - 26 miles
September 21: Freehold to Atlantic Highlands - 20 miles
September 22: Atlantic Highlands to Freehold - 20 miles
The public is invited to join Brother Shamus on any leg of the ride and experience the unity and purpose that fuel this event.
Support Brother Shamus by joining the ride, donating, or sharing his journey on social media using the hashtag #GoBroShamus. Every mile he rides is a testament to resilience and the power of community. Read all about Brother Shamus and his journey at https://www.francis.edu/blog/shamus-14th-annual-charity-bike-ride
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Marie Young (814) 472-3127 myoung@francis.edu, Erin McCloskey (814) 472-3938 emccloskey@francis.eduShare this Story
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