Hagemeier to Hold Training Rides for Myeloma’s Ride for Research
| Mark Hagemeier, managing associate general counsel with the UAMS Office of General Counsel, believes in the power of teamwork. He also believes it’s important to be prepared, whether he’s in an office or courtroom handling legal issues or unwinding after hours on his bicycle.
So it’s not surprising he’s volunteering to help other UAMS employees interested in participating in the 2018 UAMS Myeloma Institute’s Ride for Research, held in conjunction with the Big Dam Bridge 100 on Sept. 29.
Mark Hagemeier (left) with friend and fellow cyclist Cesar Caballero of Windstream at the UAMS Myeloma Institute’s 2017 Ride for Research.
“It’s a great cause,” said Hagemeier, who joined UAMS in 2008.
He has scheduled an orientation ride at 6 p.m. July 13 for UAMS employees, relatives, and friends 18 and older who are considering joining Ride for Research this year.
This will be the second year for Ride for Research and the first time the institute and UAMS has been a sponsor of the Big Dam Bridge 100, which draws 3,000 riders annually and continues to grow.
To participate, riders must register for the Big Dam Bridge 100 and choose to ride 14, 26, 50, 68, or the full 100 miles. All routes begin and end along the Arkansas River in downtown North Little Rock. Those who aren’t riders can assist by making donations or holding fundraisers on behalf of the institute.
Last year more than 80 patients, supporters, family members, friends and employees rode to recognize and honor patients of multiple myeloma and related blood cancers. The event raised $75,000 for research and increased awareness of the disease within the community.
Hagemeier said his July 13 orientation ride will be 10 or 15 miles to test the waters. It will be a no-drop ride, meaning there will be someone in the back to ensure the slowest person in the group makes it back with the group.