RISD Riders Unite for a Good Cause

Last Saturday RISD came out strong in support of the National Grace Foundation’s RIde Against Cancer, an annual cycling-based fundraiser.

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Spearheaded by Anthony Gallonio, senior director of Student Financial Services, the RISD group included 51 cyclists who rode either the 35-mile or 65-mile routes through southwestern Rhode Island. Together the RISD team raised more than $40,000 for the foundation, which works to support young cancer patients and their families.

Among the stalwarts who managed the 65-mile stint were Director of Academic Budgets & Resources Ned Draper, Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Brian Goldberg MArch 00 (above right) and President Rosanne Somerson 76 ID (above).

RISD volunteers Suzanne Cullion, Shannon Gallagher, Don Morton and Nancy Severance also helped to make the ride a huge success.