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23rd Annual Jim Ray Memorial Heart Ride Supporting the CVRI

October 2, 2023 by Cardiovascular Research Institute of Vermont

The Jim Ray Memorial Heart Ride embarks on its 23rd annual ride while continuing to support the CVRI research and education and honoring family members impacted by heart disease and stroke.

The 23rd annual Jim Ray Memorial Heart Ride, will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023. 

Co-founder's Mark Ray and Steve Gronlund along with a dedicated crew, ride to honor Mark's dad Jim Ray—an avid cyclist who died of heart disease at age 64—plus Mark’s grandfather; Steve’s grandmother, grandfather, and uncle; other family members and friends; and the millions impacted by heart disease and stroke.

Please consider donating in their honor (or someone you love who has been impacted by heart disease) directly to the Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI) at give.uvmhealth.org/jimray2023Your heartfelt generosity keeps them going!

During the past two decades, they have raised more than $200,000 to support heart disease research and education at the Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI).

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