Cycling for Cancer Survivor Support 2026
A Ride to Life Journey Across Nepal’s Mid-Hill Highway
The idea of Ride to Life was born from a deeply personal experience.
During my own cancer treatment at Dhulikhel Hospital, I witnessed the struggles faced by many cancer patients and their families. Some patients could not afford chemotherapy or continue their treatment because of financial difficulties. Some were forced to return home without completing their treatment, and in some cases, they never returned to the hospital because they simply could not afford it. Seeing these painful realities made me ask myself: How can I use what I have to help others facing cancer?
After fighting my own battle with cancer and returning to cycling, I began to believe that a bicycle could become more than a means of sport—it could become a vehicle for awareness,
fundraising, solidarity, and hope. From this vision, Ride to Life was born.
In January 2026, our team embarked on an 1,800-kilometre charity cycling journey along Nepal’s Mid-Hill Highway, from Chiwabhanjyang in Panchthar to Jhulaghat in Baitadi. Organized under the “Ride to Life” theme, the campaign was far more than a cycling expedition. It was a movement to raise cancer awareness, inspire hope, and support cancer patients and survivors across Nepal.
The journey brought together cancer survivors, cyclists, volunteers, healthcare professionals, community members, partners, and supporters, all united by a shared belief that no one should face cancer alone.
Among the riders was fellow cancer survivor Kavita Chitrakar, who joined us on the journey and supported the campaign by cycling alongside the team. Her courage and participation added another powerful voice to our message of hope and resilience.
Throughout the 1,800-kilometre journey across 27 districts, cancer awareness programs were organized in schools and communities. Doctors and healthcare professionals from Dhulikhel Hospital conducted awareness sessions, sharing important information about cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and healthy living. More than 1,700 girls and women were reached through these programs. With the generous support of individuals, communities, volunteers, partners, and donors, our team successfully raised NPR 2.3 million through the campaign. Dhulikhel Hospital matched this amount with an additional NPR 2.3
million, establishing the Dhulikhel Hospital Cancer Survivor Support Fund with a total value of NPR 4.6 million. This fund provides financial support and hope to cancer patients and survivors facing the burden of treatment. This campaign was made possible through the collaboration of Cycle Culture Community (CCC) and Dhulikhel Hospital, together with the dedication of cyclists, cancer survivors, volunteers, healthcare professionals, communities, partners, and donors who believed in our shared mission.
The documentary of this journey was produced by the team at 14 Peaks Production, capturing the courage, resilience, compassion, and hope that defined the campaign.
To everyone who stood with us throughout this journey—thank you. Your generosity,
encouragement, and belief helped transform a cycling expedition into a lasting source of hope
for cancer patients and survivors.
Together, we proved that a bicycle can be much more than a means of transportation or sport; it can become a powerful symbol of compassion, unity, and positive change.
“Ride to Life” is more than a theme. It is a promise to continue riding together, supporting one another, and working toward a future where no one faces cancer alone.
**Cancer cannot take away our hope. Together, we ride for life.**
