The Wall of Hope is an important part of every Great Ride 'n' Stride. Participants and volunteers write messages about loved ones who have lost their battle to cancer; stories of those who have courageously fought and won struggles with cancer; and messages filled with hope for the future.

1995 Great Ride honorary chair (left), Paul Cescon (middle) and (Late) Val Corcoran (Right) take time before the start of the ride to share how cancer has affected them.

1994 - Paul Cescon and his brother Jonathan take time to be thankful for Paul's return to good health after his battle with cancer in 1993 at the age of eight, and remember their grandparents who each fought cancer.

The Wall of Hope is displayed inside the registration building during the Great Ride. Participants are invited to leave a message of hope, love or remembrance.

1999 - Paul Cescon, David Fedy, and Paul's father Mel Cescon have just signed the Wall of Hope.

Participants gather to sign the Wall of Hope to share their personal reasons for participating in the annual Ride 'n' Stride.

Cancer affects everyone either directly or indirectly. Two young children are helped by a volunteer as they sign the Wall of Hope.

Filled with messages of love, hope, and remembrance, one cannot help but notice how many people are affected by the struggles of cancer.