Austin to Alaska Bike Ride for Cancer
by Janice Gibbs – Telegram Staff Writer
“Emily Bollinger, a sophomore at the University of Texas, and 49 of her newfound friends are taking part in the Texas 4000, a bicycle ride to Alaska. The goal is to raise money for cancer research and awareness of the disease.
The first ride originated with a UT student and a group of friends in 2004.
Since then, sponsors have signed on and applicants for the 50 spots have increased to about 200 annually, Bollinger said.”