Mason Fisher, 27, suffered a medical event at the 100-mile mark.
An Ohio State University medical student died Saturday during the Pelotonia 102-mile bike ride for cancer research, the company's CEO
The biker was identified as Mason Fisher who was described as a three-time Pelotonia rider and active member of the community."His giving spirit and dedication to helping others were evident to all and this loss affects the entire Pelotonia community," Ulman said. "On behalf of Pelotonia, we also extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched, and we grieve with them during this time," he continued.
Fisher's mother, a cancer survivor, said her son's last words were, "I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow, Mom," according to the outlet. The Dispatch also reported that Fisher had Li-Fraumeni syndrome, an inherited familial predisposition to a wide range of certain, often rare, cancers.Study suggests genetic cancer risks could be enhanced by metabolism
"For me, the fight against cancer is personal, as it is for so many others," he posted in June. "Over the past few years, I’ve seen how cancer diagnoses have affected my family and friends. I’ve seen them fight back, and have some winning days and some losing days."Sekope Sharits and his mother spoke with FOX Television Stations about the challenges they face.
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