With the crazy world we’re living in today of virtual meetings, zoom happy hours, working from home, and constant mask wearing, it’s hard sometimes to think about anything other than when Covid-19 will safely end. But that’s not the case for the thousands of women out there fighting Ovarian Cancer. It’s easy to say “out…
My mom, Carol Golden Miller, passed away February 4, 2005 from ovarian cancer. I ride in honor of her and to support ovarian cancer research so other moms, wives, daughters, sisters, friends are not taken from us from this terrible disease. I love to stay active and healthy, and spin is one of my favorite…
Thomas Renner comes to you from Flywheel Sports where he motivates and inspires riders daily. He graduated from the Boston Conservatory with a degree in Musical Theatre. He found his passion for fitness through teaching dance upon his return to Dallas after school. It was then he decided his career path was more suited in…
I’m riding in honor of my grandmother, Herta Behm (pictured here), who lost her battle with ovarian cancer in May 2010 at the age of 83. Anyone who knew Herta would say that she was a “hoot” to be around. She always loved a good party and a proper Manhattan! The “Wheel to Survive” takes on…
“Don’t underestimate the power of passionate people,” says Terri Arends, the group fitness director for the Aaron Family Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Dallas. A dynamically trained sports professional, Arends designs innovative group programming that encourages participants to meet their fitness goals while supporting the betterment of the Dallas community at large. Arends is particularly…
I am a cancer survivor. My cancer was not ovarian cancer, but it could have been fatal; I was one of the fortunate ones. Thanks to many who donated before me to Hodgkin’s Lymphoma research, it can be curable today. Scarred in my memory are the months of chemotherapy, surgeries, vomiting, hair loss and fear….
Courtney Echols Courtney’s motto is “happiness is an inside job”. The Cyclebar Lakeside Market General Manger and CycleStar Instructor got hooked on indoor cycling when she was in grad school. She loved the full-body workout—and the way she felt after every ride. She wanted to ride better and share her love of cycling with others,…
As you may know, Sheryl and I have been actively involved in this organization since Day 1. Our dear friend, Helen Gardner (pictured with me) asked us if we would join her in creating Be the Difference in 2011. You see, Helen was battling Stage 4 ovarian cancer. Between fighting the disease and working to…
Barbara Edes Barbara Edes works at the JCC and is a highly experienced personal trainer and group fitness instructor across multiple disciplines, including spinning, strength training, and yoga. As a repeat lead instructor in the Wheel to Survive Dallas event she leads the fifth hour with passion and purpose. She regularly surprises participants at our…
I’m riding in honor of my cousin, Roya Ali, who lost her battle with Ovarian Cancer in January 2016 at the age of 38. She was an amazing person, always having a smile on her face and was strong in the face of incredibly tough odds. I still to this day draw strength from her…
