Learn How You Can Support Much Needed Cancer Research Today! Get Involved
JOIN US ON THE ROAD
TO END CANCER
Over the past decade, Curebound's signature community event, Padres Pedal the Cause, has raised $24.5 million for innovative cancer research and united thousands of people with one goal: to end cancer. Building on this strong foundation, we are excited to announce that starting this year, Padres Pedal the Cause will expand and become the Curebound Cancer Challenge with all new coastal routes and more ways to get involved in San Diego's fight against cancer.
Here's what you can look forward to in 2026:
FUNDRAISING
GIVE 100%
Every dollar raised funds innovative cancer research in San Diego.
All funds raised at the Curebound Cancer Challenge fuel pioneering cancer research in San Diego. These grants foster interdisciplinary collaboration between specialized teams enabling the best scientists to work together and drive research faster and further.
Key Areas of Research:
- Prevention and Diagnostic Tools
- Novel Approaches and New Therapeutic Platforms
- Immunotherapies and Personalized Vaccines
- Cancer Equities
- Pediatric Cancers
IMPACT
$43 MILLION
in grant funding awarded for cancer research
142
Innovative research projects underway
23
Exploration of 23 different types of cancer, adult and pediatric
13:1
As much as $13 in follow-on funding for every $1 Curebound invests in research
6
Top research institutions working in partnership
1
Vision: cures in our lifetime
RACE RESULTS
FUNDRAISING INCENTIVE LEVELS
Meet your milestones and share your well-earned recognition with your donors.
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$2,500
$5,000
$10,000
$25,000
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100/100
MATCHING
GIFTS
Double your donation by submitting a matching gift through your company. Many corporations offer matching funds to support their employees’ philanthropic efforts.
Not sure if your company participates in a matching gift program? Use the search below to find out. Please click here for additional resources or contact info@curebound.org to help submit your matching gift.
SPONSORS
Curebound is proud to partner with top brands and organizations that share a commitment to collaboration and provide sustainable support for our cancer research investment priorities. Multi-year partnerships are prioritized with heightened recognition as a Curebound Funding Partner across all media platforms.
Thanks to the generosity of our corporate partners, 100% of participant raised funds go directly to advance prevention, detection and cancer treatment in San Diego.
To learn more, contact Shannon Gill at shannon@curebound.org.
