SC doctor riding for research in honor of World Cancer Day

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Today is World Cancer Day and one South Carolina doctor is riding for research.

Director of the Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC, Doctor Gustav Leone says he’s working for a cure. He’s helping lead the way with a fundraiser for cancer research called LOWVELO.

All proceeds will go to the Hollings Cancer Center. LOWVELO will be held over two days November 1st and 2nd in Charleston.

According to organizers, LOWVELO is an outdoor ride around the lowcountry that raises money for life-saving cancer research.

For more information, log on to lowvelo.org.