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I am inviting you to join me on a bike ride on October 24, 2026, to support life-saving cancer research at the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. As the team leader of the Ministry of Movement, I am committed to raising $5,000 to support prostate cancer disparities research—helping ensure that everyone, everywhere, and at all times has access to the highest quality health care as a fundamental human right.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men. Nearly everyone will have a loved one—a family member, friend, or colleague—affected by this disease at some point. In the United States, men of African descent have a 1.4 times higher risk of being diagnosed with prostate cancer and are two to three times more likely to die from the disease than White men. These disparities are largely driven by systemic differences in social conditions and processes that shape health outcomes. Importantly, these inequities are avoidable, unnecessary, and unjust.

One of the most powerful ways to address these disparities is through well-conducted clinical research. Yet, for complex historical reasons, minority populations have been significantly underrepresented in clinical trials. As a member of the Black community and a health care provider, I witness these prostate cancer disparities firsthand.

At the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, we are committed to promoting health equity and designing clinical trials that directly address cancer disparities. Our goal is simple but profound: to ensure that everyone benefits from preventive strategies and life-saving cancer treatments.

Achieving this vision requires community engagement and support. I invite you to join me for a great ride on October 24 or consider making a donation to help support this important work.

Thank you very much for your support.