[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 54 (Tuesday, March 25, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E247]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
CELEBRATING THE 5TH YEAR OF ICECYCLE BUFFALO
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HON. TIMOTHY M. KENNEDY
of new york
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Mr. KENNEDY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the
incredible impact of IceCycle Buffalo, an annual fundraising event held
in Buffalo, New York, where participants engage in 45-minute indoor
cycling sessions on ice to raise funds for cancer research and patient
care programs at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
This unique event brings together 13 fitness studios and
approximately 1,600 riders. Participants will take part in a 45-minute
cycling class on ice, all while raising funds for crucial research and
programs at Roswell Park. Now in its fifth year, the Western New York
fitness community is once again coining together for cancer patients
everywhere. Each pedal stroke on their bike makes participants part of
something bigger--helping to shape the future of cancer care and
research.
Each year, more than 49,000 patients trust Roswell Park with their
cancer journeys. By supporting IceCycle Buffalo, participants are
ensuring that Roswell Park researchers and clinicians can continue to
innovate and bring the newest, most cutting-edge treatments and
technologies to cancer patients. Roswell Park develops cancer-fighting
methods that were mere hopes a decade ago. With the help of donor
support through events like IceCycle Buffalo, groundbreaking
advancements are being made in the way cancer is diagnosed, treated,
and ultimately cured.
Mr. Speaker, Roswell Park is committed to the care of the whole
person. Their work extends beyond medical treatment to include the
mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness of every patient.
Participants in IceCycle Buffalo help to guarantee that Roswell Park's
leading experts can continue to run quality of life programs that
support every patient and caregiver who steps through their doors.
Through events like IceCycle Buffalo and the dedicated efforts of
everyone involved, residents in Western New York continue making
incredible strides in the fight against cancer, and we are all the
better for it.
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