Buffalo Cycling Event Raises $121,000 for Stroke Prevention
Over 100 riders gathered at Kaleida Health Performance Center on Sunday to support stroke prevention awareness through the CycleNation event.
Updated on Nov. 15, 2026 in Stroke
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More than 100 riders took part in CycleNation at the Kaleida Health Performance Center in Buffalo, N.Y., on Sunday. The event raised over $121,000 for the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.
Why it matters
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of disability in older age. Research shows up to 80% of strokes may be prevented, making awareness and funding central to the event's goal.
The figures come from the event's fundraising total and widely cited national stroke statistics. The extraction does not state how the $121,000 will be distributed or what specific prevention programs it will support.
The players
American Stroke Association
A division of the American Heart Association that funds stroke research, prevention and survivor support programs across the United States.
Cristine Adams
Chief wellness officer of Kaleida Health and chair of the CycleNation event.
Kaleida Health
A Buffalo-based health system that hosted the CycleNation event at its Performance Center.
The details
CycleNation is designed to boost mental and physical health while raising funds for stroke prevention awareness. Cristine Adams, chair of CycleNation and chief wellness officer of Kaleida Health, leads the initiative.
Timeline
Sunday: CycleNation event held at Kaleida Health Performance Center in Buffalo, N.Y.
Health Landscape
The event extends the American Heart Association's long-running stroke prevention messaging into a local community fundraising format. Stroke's status as the fourth leading U.S. cause of death keeps prevention awareness a standing priority for national health organizations.
Because up to 80% of strokes may be prevented, lifestyle factors such as physical activity and blood pressure management carry real weight for daily health. Local events like CycleNation offer one way residents can engage with prevention while staying active.
The takeaway
Stroke prevention is a practical goal: many strokes may be avoidable through everyday health choices. Staying physically active and monitoring blood pressure are steps readers can take now.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Wivb4.
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