Hope Rides With Us! Join us on September 19 for the 2026 Ride. #CTFRide

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Closer To Free Ride retweeted
This morning’s Smilow Salute was an emotional and exciting stop on @CTFRide 💙 A huge thank you to our amazing riders, volunteers, and donors for your enthusiasm and support of patient care and research at @SmilowCancer and Yale Cancer Center. #CTFRide @YNHH
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Our last three Riders crossed the finish line and with that, the 2026 #CTFRide is wrapped up! THANK YOU to the community for all of the incredible support, compassion, laughs, hugs and bittersweet tears. We can’t wait to see you next year on September 18, 2027 #HopeRidesWithUs
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Our 65-mile and 100-mile Century Riders are arriving to the Yale Bowl in style! Cheer teams from Yale University Cheerleading, Mercy High School Cheerleading, Quinnipiac Cheerleading and Branford High School Cheerleading are giving them a warm welcome. #CTFRide #HopeRidesWithUs
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Behind every #CTFRide is a personal story. Whether it’s riding in memory of a loved one, supporting those who are currently in their battle, or simply looking forward to a future without cancer. These are just some of those stories. #HopeRidesWithUs @SmilowCancer @YaleCancer
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Some words from our wonderful sponsors who believe in the #CTFRide mission. #HopeRidesWithUs
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Riders are streaming back into the Yale Bowl after their successful #CTFRide! We are delighted to welcome everyone back for the Finish Line Festival #HopeRidesWithUs @SmilowCancer @YaleCancer
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Closer To Free Ride retweeted
Replying to @CTFRide
7th year! See you tomorrow!
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Closer To Free Ride retweeted
Rise and Shine!!! Ride Day!! Good luck to all riders today for a great cause!! @PresSandyBulmer @CTFRide
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Closer To Free Ride retweeted
With the most excellent @bbrendatweets and her husband Joe getting ready for the Yale Cancer Center @CTFRide . Thank you all for your support.
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Closer To Free Ride retweeted
Ready to cheer, celebrate, and show support! Our Smilow Salute cheer squad is out with signs and plenty of excitement as they get ready to welcome and cheer on the #CTFRide riders. 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️ @YaleCancer @CTFRide @YNHH
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We’re off! The 2026 #CTFRide has officially kicked off with our 100-mile riders starting their journey. #HopeRidesWithUs @SmilowCancer @YaleCancer
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A powerful moment during our Opening Ceremony. #CTFRide #HopeRidesWithUs @SmilowCancer @YaleCancer
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It’s RIDE DAY! Riders are already arriving at the Yale Bowl. Our Opening Ceremony will begin right at 6:45am and will be broadcast live on our website. All Riders, both in-person and remote will start their #CTFRide at 7am. #HopeRidesWithUs
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