Mike Farmer

From Local Fisherville Resident Mike Farmer:

First and foremost I want to thank everyone for their support, encouragement and donations. I have heard from so many who's lives have been touched by cancer and I thank you for sharing your stories. That is why I / we do this, it is about beating Cancer and I am confident WE WILL SOMEDAY BEAT CANCER!

This Saturday, Sept 22, I will be riding with 450+ other Bike to Beat Cancer cyclist. I will be thinking of my donors as I ride and especially about our cancer survivors and those we have lost. I have added another survivors name to my training jersey this year and will be dedicating this years ride to two time cancer survivor Sigma Chi fraternity brother, John Revell. Please take the time to watch John's inspiring video of his recent battle with Cancer: http://youtu.be/EOokycYNKIM. Incredible advances with diagnosis, research and treatment continue to be made that has saved so many lives, in part thanks to you - that is what Bike to Beat Cancer is all about.

My visit with John Revell who lives close to one of my bike routes:

Thanks again for your generosity and support, your donations do make a difference!

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I have one more favor to ask -make sure that you and your loved ones please stay on top of your checkups. Early detection and treatment is critical, so DO IT!

Fishervillian Mike Farmer Races to Beat Cancer

Long-time Fisherville resident Mike Farmer is training for the 2011 Bike to Beat Cancer to be held on September 24, 2011. This is a 35-, 65-, or 100-mile bike ride through beautiful bluegrass country benefiting the Norton Cancer Institute.

Mike and his fellow participants have already been training for months to prepare for the physical and mental demands of such a challenge. However, all of his long hours of peddling will be rewarded with the beautiful scenery, new friends, the cheering fans, a feeling of accomplishment, and the satisfaction of knowing he has helped a great cause.

Being a three-time cancer survivor himself, Mike would like everyone to help with this great cause and remember those who have been touched by cancer. He is asking everyone, including his Fisherville friends and neighbors, to help him in his mission.

Mike Farmer for "Strength in Numbers". Pictured in the background is one of the many beautiful homes in "downtown" Fisherville, KY.

Mike says:

I again will be participating in the Bike to Beat Cancer this year. Last year I raised over $3,500 thanks to everyone's generosity and support.

  I RIDE to help others find a cure for Cancer.
  I RIDE for my family and friends who have or have had Cancer, and in the memory of those who we have lost to Cancer.
  I RIDE because I am a three time Cancer survivor.

I ask for your support to help beat Cancer by donating for your family members and friends whose lives have been touched by Cancer.
My Bike to Beat Cancer jersey has many cancer survivors signatures and also in memory the names of those who we have lost to this
dreaded disease.

Let's help Beat Cancer together.

You can donate online at the Norton's Bike to Beat Cancer website or download a donation form.

Thanks in advance for support and help in Beating Cancer.

Michael Farmer
15100 Old Taylorsville Rd
Fisherville, KY 40023

Mike was recently featured on the cover of Get Healthy Magazine:

Get a copy of Norton's GET Healthy "Prime Time".

Good Luck, Mike!

Check out the other videos of this event on YouTube
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(Originally posted July 20, 2011)