Cycle for Survival is taking place across 16 cities this month. 100 percent of every dollar raised goes to research led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Cancer survivor Kiersten Bartlein shares how she was directly impacted by this initiative.
"Being only 22 when I was diagnosed--it can feel a little isolating," said Bartlein. "Finding a community of other cancer patients who have gone through what I went through is invaluable."
To date Cycle for Survival has raised $170 Million towards rare cancer research led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
You might recognize the Wollman Rink in Central Park from its appearances in famous movies like Serendipity and Home Alone 2. And it's also a spot where New Yorkers and visitors flock for some time out on the ice. Andrew Perry, director of operations of Wollman Rink NYC, spoke with Cheddar News about the rink's history, its operations and what to expect when visiting.
The contract agreement reached Wednesday must still be approved by the union's board and its members, but the leadership said actors will be allowed to return to work starting Thursday.