WHY WE RIDE
Ride for Resilience is a five-day memorial ride from Boston to New York City marking the
25th anniversary of 9/11.
We ride to honor the 343 firefighters who gave their lives that day — and the thousands
more first responders who continue to face 9/11-related cancers, trauma, and mental
health challenges born from their service at Ground Zero.
Together, Livestrong and Friends of Firefighters are uniting to address the lasting physical
and emotional impact of 9/11 — through cancer survivorship support, mental health care,
and community healing.
Twenty-five years later, the sirens may be silent, but the impact is not. Thousands of first
responders are still fighting — against cancer, trauma, and the invisible scars of that day.
RFR is a ride of remembrance and action — honoring those we lost, supporting those still struggling, and strengthening the future of survivorship and mental health care.
ABOUT US
Established in 1997 with a mission to address the often-overlooked challenges in cancer care, Livestrong has supported more than 10 million cancer survivors.
Notably, Livestrong played a pivotal role in establishing survivorship as a formal field of study in the cancer space. Livestrong’s empowering work includes programs to encourage physical activity after cancer treatment, assistance for people whose treatment affects fertility, and a library of information available for free online.
Livestrong also creates and funds community programs that focus on the day-to-day concerns of survivors and works with policymakers and institutions to change how the world faces cancer.
A New York–based nonprofit serving firefighters and their families with free, confidential counseling, wellness programming, and support services tailored to the realities of the job. FOF has stood with the FDNY community since the days following 9/11 and continues that promise today.
Together, we’re building a future where first responders have the strength, support, and care they deserve.
The Boston Fire Cancer Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to serve those who serve us.
We provide support to members of the Boston Fire Department who have been diagnosed with occupational cancer.
Want to be involved, support the ride or have questions?
Contact us at 911Ride@Livestrong.org to learn more.
