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DETROIT -- The third annual “Cardio for a Cause” is now complete. A big thank you goes to all those who participated in this year's event. The event raised money with a portion of the proceeds set to go to the American Cancer Society and also support the Detroit Titan Strength and Conditioning department.

This year for the first time ever, internet viewers were able to follow all the riders online through a continuous live webstream of the event.

The 36-hour event featured a continuous run of stationery bike riders from the campus of the University of Detroit Mercy looking to support a noble cause. Riders took at least one 10 minute turn on the bike. The event started early Friday morning on Feb. 17 at 3:00 a.m.
                                                                                                                                                                                          
Anyone had the opportunity to ride. Anyone can help support the cause. If you want to be part of the event, you can still talk to  a member of the strength & conditioning department in the Larry Bleach Weight Room, located in Calihan Hall.

The start time is scheduled so that the 36-hour ending point coincides with halftime of the 2:00 p.m. men's basketball game on Feb. 18. The Sears BracketBuster will pit the Titans against James Madison. The majority of riding will take place in the Larry Bleach Weight Room in the second floor of Calihan Hall with the final three hours of riding set to take place on Dick Vitale Court at Calihan Hall.
 
Student-athletes, staff, coaches and faculty will all raise money by seeking sponsors for their 10-minute ride with a portion of the proceeds set to go to the American Cancer Society. The event will also support Detroit Titan Athletics and the Strength and Conditioning department.

Last year's event raised over $5,000 and the Titans are looking to shatter that mark in 2012.

Those interested in making a donation or sponsoring a student-athlete, coach, or athletics staff member can PRINT THIS GIFT FORM OUT and mail it to Calihan Hall, 4001 West McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI  48221.
 
Having the final three hours take place during the start of the basketball game will help generate more awareness of the program and will enable fans at the game to make a donation towards the cause.
 
In the past, celebrities including former basketball star and current Titan broadcaster Earl Cureton, Tom Leyden from WXYZ, Matt Dery - Voice of the Titans and 97.1 personality and Katrina Hancock from WDIV all participated. The final rider in last year's event was Austin Daye from the Detroit Pistons.
 
Riders are encouraged to ask friends and family to sponsor them and help donate money to benefit the American Cancer Society and Titan Athletics. Together with millions of supporters, the American Cancer Society (ACS) saves lives and creates a world with less cancer and more birthdays by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back.

For more information, call (313) 993-1700.


The blog for "Cardio for a Cause" will continue to be updated until the end. Below are some comments from our early riders.

To see the full blog, CLICK HERE.

Keep checking back for videos, blogs and updates throughout the event!

We're underway! It's 3am and we're in Calihan Hall kicking off the 2012 version of "Cardio for a Cause!"

Our first rider was Julia Fernandes.

Julia Fernandes - 3:00 a.m.
Given the time I got here, 20 minutes felt insignificant. With a little joking around with track runner Derek Baker, biking a couple miles at 3am was fun. It's great to kick off a cause that involves all of our athletes here. The sense of community that Calihan holds makes it all the more special to parttake in something I'm sure all of our athletes here are passionate about. Hope the other athletes will get some smiles out of their rides!

Rebekah Dornbos - 5:40 a.m.
Although it's before 6 o'clock in the morning, Mary Leone and I made our way over to Calihan Hall to ride the bike for a cause. In ten minute increments we are helping our school build together as a community and put something towards a good cause.

Oliver Walther - 6:10 a.m.
What are ten minutes in the big spectrum of it all and when helping a great cause?! Riding the bike this early was a great way to start a very eventful day. I am glad that I could support "Cardio for a Cause" and I am proud of the program to show its support and help others. Keep on riding the bike! #GoTitans

Alyssia Recchia - 6:20 a.m.
Waking up early to support a great cause was almost a no-brainer.  It's amazing to see all the people who signed up to help and who are following through with their goals to ride the bike for 10 minutes in order to help those in need.  This is a fantastic way to get all of the UDM athletes and students involved with the community. #GoTitans

Jillian Terry  - 6:30 a.m.
Arriving only 30 seconds before my roommate (Alyssia Recchia) and I were suppose to bike, the adrenaline was definitely pumping. The ten minutes felt like a breeze. I'm glad that I could contribute to such a good cause, and is nice to see all of UDM's athletic teams, staff, and students come together to support the community. #GoTitans

Katelynn Hutnick - 6:40 a.m.
I think Cardio for a Cause is a great way to get student athletes involved and doing something all together to help raise funds for cancer.  It felt good knowing that because I am doing something so simple and small that I will impact someones life in a big way.  I am glad to say that I could participate in this.

Rebecca Mallender - 9:10 a.m.
Waking up a little earlier than usual was an easy decision to make, as I knew the extra ten minutes was supporting Cardio for a Cause. Cardio for a Cause is a great way to keep the student athletes here at UDM involved and active in charity, as well as a great way to give back to the community with my golf teammates. Go Titans!!

Daniel Morris - 10:10 a.m.
I have relatives that have had lung cancer, and relatives that have been taken by cancer. It feels extraordinary to be doing something to help them fight their illness and honor the memory of those that have lost the battle.  Cardio for a Cause is a great way to help show that you care.  It only takes 10 minutes of your time, and it goes by very fast.  It was 110 % worth my time and I'm glad I could participate.

Nathan Steinwascher - 10:20 a.m.
I think this is a great and easy way for all of us athletes to be involved in a charity event. I have also had relatives and many people I know with not only lung cancer, but all types of cancer. I feel great about helping out in this event, especially that it only took a quick 10 minutes out of my time, and I think many more people should continue to get involved in this event in the future.