18TH ANNUAL CHAD SMITH RIDE FOR LIFE

HISTORY

We are honored to host this year's Chad Smith's Ride for Life, a bike run started in 2008 to benefit Chad Smith, who was fighting Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Before losing his battle with cancer on November 15, 2009, Chad had requested that the bike run would continue and help families dealing with cancer in the STMA community. The Annual Chad Smith Ride for Life is still going strong and has helped many families since. 

Riding for a Cause – 2025 Chad Smith Ride for Life 

This summer, our kickstands go up for five incredible individuals battling cancer: Jay Holm, Ron Gindele, Chuck Scherber, Luke Homstad, and Arwyn Hathaway. Each of them is facing a challenging journey, and together, we can make a difference.

Meet our 2025 Recipients:

Jay Holm, 60 – A longtime St. Michael resident, Jay and his wife Dawn have built a beautiful life with their four children and nine grandchildren. In April 2024, he was diagnosed with CIC-DUX4 Sarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer.

Ron Gindele, 53 – Born and raised in St. Michael, Ron is an STMA graduate and former Albertville resident. He and his wife Michelle have four children. In March 2025, Ron was diagnosed with T-Cell Lymphoma, a rare and aggressive cancer.

Chuck Scherber, 50 – A St. Michael resident and son of Vince and Betty Scherber of Rogers, Chuck was diagnosed in September 2024 with Grade 3 Astrocytoma – Brain Cancer.

Luke Homstad, 49 – Luke, his wife Hope, and their three children call Albertville home. In November 2024, he was diagnosed with Cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct liver cancer), which has progressed to Stage 4, affecting his liver, lungs, abdominal wall, and lymph nodes.

Arwyn “Winnie” Hathaway, 7 – A first grader at Fieldstone Elementary, Winnie now attends school online due to her illness. She loves soccer and dance but has had to put many activities on hold since being diagnosed in September 2024 with T-ALL Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.

Join the Ride & Make a Difference!

Be part of an amazing ride to support these courageous fighters and their families. Whether you're on two wheels or cheering from the sidelines, your participation and donations bring hope, relief, and strength to those in need.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about the ride, contact Brandon Berning (612-220-6926) or Dennis Berning (763-286-6656).

For information about the benefit or donations, contact Wendy Jorgensen (763-219-7635)