Coast-to-Coast for Cancer Research: Thousands of Miles and More than $273,000 raised

Tanny Crane is a 16-Year Rider and CEO of the Columbus-based investment firm, The Crane Group. This summer, she checked a big item off her bucket list: a 3,400-mile, 49 day, coast-to-coast ride. 

Before she embarked on her cross-country cycling adventure, Tanny set the goal of raising $100,000 for Pelotonia through this experience. Just two weeks into her ride, she had exceeded that goal and has now raised over $273,888!

After 10 weeks of intense endurance training, Tanny and her group of riders dipped their back tires into the Pacific Ocean in Huntington Beach south of Los Angeles to start their journey on May 5.   

After crossing through 15 states, climbing more than 109,000 feet of elevation, and averaging 80 to 100 miles daily, Tanny reached Revere Beach near Boston on June 21, where she enthusiastically dipped her front tire into the Atlantic Ocean and celebrated completing her challenge. 

Tanny shared the experience of this once-in-a-lifetime trip in a daily blog with ride updates, landmarks visited, stories of people she met, and encouragement to support Pelotonia’s mission to fund innovative cancer research.   

In her final blog post, Tanny shared: “The last seven weeks changed my life forever. I accomplished a dream of mine that has been in my head for 13 years. I worked hard every day to educate, improve awareness, and dedicate resources to Ending Cancer.  

I have talked with people in cities and the smallest of towns, and I have shared stories of courage from all walks of life – Survivors and those who have lost loved ones.  

I am immensely grateful to everyone who supported me, prepared me, lifted me up, and contributed financially to Pelotonia on my behalf.”  

Following this odyssey ride, Tanny completed her 16th Pelotonia Ride Weekend and has continued to generate support and dollars for Pelotonia. Congratulations to Tanny Crane, Pelotonia 2024’s top individual fundraiser!