Tanisha Jasani
Tanisha Jasani / 2024 Team Fundraising
Hi everyone, I'm riding with Texas 4000 from Austin to Alaska to share charity, hope and knowledge for a world beyond cancer. Here's why:I ride for a chance to share charity by raising money for cancer research and treatment, to help people better manage and cure the disease, something that my great grandmother was not fortunate enough to do. I also ride for my maternal grandmother, who was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer. She went through surgery and subsequent chemotherapy and is now in remission. Growing up, my siblings and I would spend every summer at her house. I'm grateful for the treatment and care she received so I ride for the fact that I'm able to spend more summers with her.I also ride for my hometown communities that suffer from elevated rates of cancer caused by pollution. When my family moved to America, we settled down in Port Arthur, TX, which is part of a region referred to as the “cancer belt.” The local economy runs on the large oil refineries in the town and neighboring towns that release carcinogens such as benzene in high concentrations. I ride for these people and support communities like mine to share knowledge by educating and empowering them to fight cancer and what is causing it locally.Finally, I ride for every single one of Camp Kesem’s participants and their families and give them much needed hope. Camp Kesem provides year round support to kids whose parents have been affected with cancer, including a free week-long summer camp. I ride to show my campers that they are not alone in this fight, and that I will always be fighting for them and providing them with hope for a world without cancer.While these were my initial reasons to ride, I now also ride for every single person impacted by this horrible disease. Please reach out if you would like to share your story and someone you would like me to ride for! I would love to keep your stories in my heart en route to Alaska! <3To Alaska and back,Tanisha
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$5,144
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$4,500
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45
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Recent Transactions
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Aman Jasani
$360.00 / 128 days ago
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Anonymous
$103.20 / 137 days ago
Thank you for riding for such a cause that’s impacted so many of our families. Wishing you all the best on this epic ride and can’t wait to hear about it when you’re back! Good luck!!
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Aaron Jasani
$103.20 / 149 days ago
"Tanisha Diii, I'm beyond proud of you for taking on this incredible challenge! Your dedication to raising money and awareness for cancer patients is truly inspiring. The fact that you're willing to ride 4000+ miles to make a difference in the lives of others is a testament to your compassion and determination. Your efforts will undoubtedly bring hope and support to those affected by cancer. Keep pushing forward, and know that you have a whole community cheering you on every pedal of the way! You got this, Tanisha! To Alaska and Back, indeed!" Love ❤️Aaron
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Karen Pearson
$41.28 / 165 days ago
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Marlena Taylor-Adair
$21.67 / 165 days ago
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Texas4000 Merch
$82.00 / 217 days ago
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Jeesun Kim
$103.20 / 219 days ago
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Laura Denning
$15.00 / 280 days ago
Tanisha took the Health and Society class "Cancerland" during the 2022-23 school year. The course is taught by Dr. Steph Osbakken, and focuses on all aspects of cancer, including medical, social, economic, and political aspects of this debilitating disease. Please support Tanisha in her efforts to help overcome cancer. Full details on the Cancerland course can be found here: https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/student/coursedocs/nlogon/download/10513016/
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Branden Heng
$41.28 / 291 days ago
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Tanisha Jasani
$41.16 / 297 days ago
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