Why We Ride
Kiersten, Carson, and Hannah (along with too many other angels) are why we do this ride. Please help us stamp out childhood cancer so other kids and families don't have to suffer.
About the Kiersten Dickson Memorial Cancer Research Endowment
The Kiersten Dickson Memorial Cancer Research Endowment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta was established in 2018 by Shawn and John Dickson to honor their daughter, Kiersten, who lost her battle with lung cancer at the age of 20 in 2015. Income from this endowment will support pediatric cancer research at Children's Health Care of Atlanta's Aflac Cancer Center.
About Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent dedicated to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children's is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Our specialized care helps children get better faster and live healthier lives. Managing more than 900,000 patient visits annually at three hospitals and 27 neighborhood locations, Children's is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children's offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. With generous philanthropic and volunteer support since 1915, Children's has impacted the lives of children in Georgia, the United States, and throughout the world.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is a 501(c)(3) organization, gifts to which may be deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.
About the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center
As one of the leading pediatric cancer, hematology, and blood and marrow transplant (BMT) programs in the country, the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta provides advanced diagnostic and clinical care, educational programs, psychological support, and innovative treatment and research options for children and young adults. Ranked among the top 10 pediatric cancer programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Aflac Cancer Center is the pediatric component of the NCI-designated Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University.
