The Rancheros Visitadores, in partnership with Wrangler, have donated more than $1.53M to the Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara over the past 12 years. Raised in conjunction with the Rancheros Visitadores’ annual ride, over 750 Rancheros from 37 states and 6 countries typically gather together each spring.
For the first time since 2022, the Rancheros are expected to parade through the streets of Solvang to old Mission Santa Inés on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:30pm. Community members will gather to witness a blessing of the riders and a check presentation to the Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara. This year alone the Rancheros Visitadores have raised more than $155,000.
As the largest contributor to Ridley-Tree Cancer Center, the Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara greatly appreciates the generosity of the Rancheros Visitadores and their partners. These funds support research and supportive care programs at Ridley-Tree Cancer Center, helping residents all over Santa Barbara County on their journey, with, through and beyond cancer.
Lori Willis, Executive Director of the Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara shares, “The funds raised by members of the Rancheros Visitadores, and its partners, support important programs utilized by hundreds of cancer patients here in our community. These essential programs, including oncology nutrition, genetic counseling, and oncology social work, help patients reduce stress, manage side effects and improve healing.”
Rancheros Visitadores El Presidente Corky Ullman shares, “We know that cancer has touched the lives of most of our membership, and we believe in the work of the Cancer Foundation. As our members return to this community from near and far, we understand the importance of supporting this worthwhile cause and helping people in the community during their diagnosis and treatment.”
The Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara is immensely grateful for the continued support and generosity of the Rancheros Visitadores. The funds raised through their annual ride have made a significant difference in the lives of cancer patients in Santa Barbara County. The Cancer Foundation looks forward to continuing its partnership with the Rancheros Visitadores and Wrangler to further their shared goal of ensuring the best possible care for cancer patients in our community.