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Follow on Google News | Cancer survivor begins his inaugural cross country bicycle ride.Vlchek’ Marking the end of his trip in the same manner he began, Vlchek will dip his tire into the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, MD on September 1, thus completing the journey from sea to shining sea. The goal of this pilgrimage is to raise funds for Fred’s Difference to help increase cancer awareness and support for those who cannot afford costly cancer treatments. Fred’ Donors and supporters can follow Fred’s ride progress and make contributions at www.fredsdifference.com About Fred Vlchek Vlchek is a 6 year testicular cancer survivor and 13 year veteran of the US Army. He has spent the past six years actively engaged in the fitness communities of Denver, Colorado & Washington, DC as a fitness trainer for Gold’s Gym and a team captain for Rooster Racing. He has made significant changes in his own life and has a passion for improving the lives of others. Fred is a 4th degree Knight of Columbus, as well as the founder and President of Fred’s Difference. About Fred’s Difference Founded in 2011, Fred’s Difference is a certified 501(C)3 non-profit organization committed to increasing awareness and to support/fund treatment of all types of cancer plaguing the world today. The elements of the threefold mission of Fred’s Difference are; fundraising to help cancer patients offset the costs associated with cancer treatments, increasing awareness of the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of those affected by cancer, and support community efforts to increase awareness and raise funds for the assistance of cancer patients and their families. Media Contact: Carmen Griles cgriles@tds.net www.fredsdifference.com End
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