Ride to Remember fundraiser honors Mayor Sarno's battle with cancer

LUDLOW, Mass. (WWLP) - Ride to Remember hosted a fundraiser for its annual event at Vanished Valley Brewing Co. in Ludlow Sunday afternoon.

The funds raised from this event will go towards preparations for the ride, as well as donations to local charities. This year's Ride to Remember is extra meaningful to the community, as Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno currently battles cancer.

To honor Mayor Sarno and his unwavering support towards the organization throughout the years, a $10,000 check will be made to Cops for Kids with Cancer under his name.

"I think they're here to pretty much wish the mayor well," said John Delaney, Director of Ride to Remember. "Here we are wearing his shirts, 'Team Sarno,' this year for Ride to Remember. You don't need to be Lance Armstrong to do it. If you can get on a bike, you can make it through the 70 miles."

The annual Ride to Remember honors fallen police officers, firefighters, and EMT officials who have died in the line of duty. This year's event is set for September 6, with over 600 people expected to participate.

For more information on how to support this cause or to register for the event, visit the Ride to Remember Facebook page.