About Kovarus

Making a Difference

More than 200,000 individuals in the U.S and Canada are diagnosed with a brain tumor each year. Kovarus is committed to making a difference for these individuals and their families. Over the past several years, Kovarus has provided funding and volunteer support to a competitive group of Northern California cyclists with the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) as their key philanthropy.

Racing for Research

The “Racing for Research” San Francisco based cycling team is comprised of a group of elite cyclists competing in events across the nation, with primary focus in one of the country's toughest racing regions - the USCF Northern California/Nevada district. The team is focused on winning races and raising awareness for the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) through fundraising efforts. Team captain, David Ridder, started the cycling team in 2006 after a close friend was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2004. Since then the team has partnered with Kovarus and the ABTA to raise money and gain support for brain tumor research through athletic endeavors. For more information about the team and to learn how you can help support the cause visit http://www.racing-4-research.org/.

Pegasus / Kovarus Cycling Club

Kovarus has teamed up with Chris Rodriguez, founder of Pegasus in Danville, CA, to help further promote the ABTA through a cycling club. The Pegasus / Kovarus Cycling Club is a charitable organization equally committed to cycling and raising awareness to win the fight against brain tumors. The goal of the Pegasus / Kovarus Cycling Club is to promote cycling at ALL LEVELS in the Bay Area while providing an opportunity for members to ride together and support a good cause. The new club offers weekly organized rides and monthly special rides/clinics hosted by either a member of the Racing for Research team or by a special guest. Those interested in joining the club can visit the club website at http://pegasuskovaruscycling.com/.

About ABTA

The American Brain Tumor Association is a not-for-profit, independent organization, serving individuals globally and awarding funds to researchers throughout the United States and Canada. Founded in 1973, the American Brain Tumor Association exists to eliminate brain tumors through research and to meet the needs of brain tumor patients and their families. ABTA proudly funds brain cancer researchers who are instrumental in the development of better diagnostic, surgical and imaging tools, more targeted chemotherapeutics, effective delivery systems, and raising awareness about brain tumors. To learn more: http://hope.abta.org