Pa. cyclist completes 10th cross-state ride in memory of mother

CHELTENHAM, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- John Matthews of Cheltenham created 'Ride Hard Breathe Easy' in memory of his mother, who passed away after a brief battle with lung cancer in 2011.

The nonprofit that raises funds for lung cancer patients and does annual long bike rides.

In 2026, their 10th ride took Matthews and a group of friends from New Hampshire to New Jersey across 5 days.

They have raised roughly $30,000 this year and report $1.3 million in lifetime fundraising.

Watch the video above and visit the website to learn more about 'Ride Hard Breathe Easy.'

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