The Friends of CROSS are a dedicated group of volunteers who give their time to support cancer research at Trinity College Dublin and St James’s Hospital. Each year they organise the Cross Atlantic Cycle, bringing cyclists, businesses and local communities together behind a common cause.
The cycle has three objectives, each of equal importance to CROSS:
- Cancer awareness — using the tour to educate communities on the role of exercise, diet and weight management in preventing cancer, with visits to schools, rugby clubs and community centres.
- Community support — building a community of survivors, families, volunteers and medical and scientific professionals who support one another throughout the year.
- Fundraising — generating the funds needed to provide the equipment and resources used by the CROSS research team.
The committee includes:
You can find out more about their work and the annual cycle at the Cross Rugby Legends website.
