Organizers of the Freeborn County Bike-A-Thon present the American Cancer Society with a check for $20,749. From left are, Sarah Finley, a representative of the American Cancer Society and Jody Dreyling, LeAnn Juveland and Ken Dreyling of the bike-a-thon committee. Cyclists participated in some or all of the 100-mile bike ride on May 3. – Provided

Participants from the Freeborn County Bike-A-Thon hold a check for $20,749 that was donated to the American Cancer Society for cancer research. Cyclists raised the money before the event. Front row, from left, are Richard Diaz, Jacob Moffitt and William Bartholmey, who represented his daughter, Jen Kahler. Back row, from left, are Don Munden, Leon Bure, David Anderson — who raised the most money, $3,131 — Glen Juveland and Chuck Sandager. – Provided