Cancer survivor bikes across New York to raise money [Video]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — For the ninth summer in a row, Danielle Casucci will ride her bicycle from New York City to Niagara Falls.

She’s taking part in the 500-mile Empire State Ride, which raises money for cancer research at Roswell Park. For her it’s not only a physical journey, but a personal one, that’s kept her coming back year after year.

“My first Empire State Ride was in 2016 – three months after I finished my breast cancer treatment here at Roswell Park,” she explained. “I found a lump on my right breast. I had a lumpectomy performed, and we found it had spread into my lymph nodes.”

Casucci went through treatment at Roswell Park, and has now been in remission for nine years. These days, she dedicates not only her personal time, but her career, to helping other people fight cancer. She’s the Vice President of Clinical Operations …