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Team Tony Cancer Foundation announces 2022 Gran Fondo Sarasota Contact Name: Kelly Deam Contact Email: kelly@teamtony.org Contact Phone Number: 9412274404 WHO and WHAT Team Tony Cancer Foundation announces their fifth annual Gran Fondo Sarasota, a fundraising event for the Sarasota-based nonprofit organization that provides free peer-to-peer cancer support and resources to cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers in the local community. The event is sponsored by the following: Jim LaClair’s Dog Friendly Training, Giant Eagle Inc., Brad Kayser/Coldwell Banker-Siesta Key, Center for Sight, Nick’s Pest Control, Lisa Michel – RSTS Group – Coldwell Banker Global Luxury, Dr. Lynette Dornton/Ear Research Foundation, Village Bikes, and Bicycles International/WC Sounds. Participants of all skill levels can choose to ride the 5-mile Cruiser ride, 33-mile Piccolo, 62.5-mile Medio or 100-mile Gran distance. After the activities, attendees can enjoy music, great food and family-friendly fun. WHERE Florida Farm Bureau Pavilion 7289 Palmer Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34240 WHEN Sunday, Oct. 16 from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Rides begin at 7 a.m. TICKETS All proceeds benefit the Team Tony Cancer Foundation. Tickets are $20 for the Cruiser Ride, $33 for the Piccolo, $62 for the Medio and $100 for the Gran. Tickets and additional sponsorship opportunities are available by visiting www.TeamTony.org or calling 941-227-4404. CONTACT Media is welcome to attend. Please contact Iris Starr (iris@teamtony.org) for more information or to RSVP. About Team Tony Cancer Foundation A 19-year brain cancer survivor and an avid cyclist, Tony McEachern’s vision of creating a peer-to-peer cancer support foundation became a reality in 2010 when the Team Tony Cancer Foundation officially launched. Located in Sarasota, Fla., the nonprofit’s mission is to provide free peer-to-peer cancer support and resources to cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers in our community. To date in 2022, the Team Tony Cancer Foundation has already provided more than $25,000 in gas cards, flights, co-pay assistance and other items related to the diagnosis of cancer for fighters in Florida’s Suncoast area. To learn more about Team Tony, visit www.TeamTony.org.