Texas 4000 for Cancer is committed to cultivating student leaders and engaging communities in the fight against cancer.  Annually, a group of more than 80+ students from The University of Texas at Austin are competitively selected to participate in the organization’s 18-month leadership development program which culminates in a 70-day summer bike ride from Austin, […]

All 85 members of the Texas 4000 for Cancer 2021 team crossed the finish line Friday, August 13th  completing their 4,000+ mile summer ride across the U.S. Sharing hope, knowledge, and charity for the fight against cancer. For the first time in history, their ride both started and ended in Austin, Texas, at The University […]

(AUSTIN, Texas) — On Thursday March 11, Texas 4000 for Cancer was named the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Austin Chapter, Outstanding Philanthropic Organization of the year. Past honorees for this award include St. David’s Foundation, the RGK Foundation and the Junior League of Austin. “We are honored to be recognized by the Austin Association […]

Our hope was to send you this update last week, but the winter storm that blanketed all of Texas had us turning our attention to helping those affected in the T4K family. We appreciate those of you that checked on our well-being. We are nearly back to normal operations with riders cycling to prepare for […]

Hello from Texas 4000! We hope you all are doing well and staying healthy and safe during these uncertain times. We are fortunate to have all of you being so supportive of Texas 4000 this year and helping the 2020 team to have a successful virtual ride and tribute!  As we move into the fall […]

Texas 4000 for Cancer is seeking a Program Manager to oversee all aspects of Texas 4000 for Cancer’s 18-month leadership development program, including curriculum planning, policy review and recommendations, recruitment, orientation of program participants, summer ride planning, and evaluating and reporting on programmatic performance, to ensure riders meet or exceed program requirements. The applicant should […]

Dear Texas 4000 Family, We continue to hope that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy. Over the past few weeks, the 2020 Texas 4000 team, staff and board have been working together to plan for the team’s summer experience.  Throughout the summer ride decision-making process, one thing has remained non-negotiable:the health and […]

On April 27, Phillip Woolley, Ride Director for the Sierra Route, addressed his teammates. We believe all of our supporters should hear what he had to say. Below if the full text of his speech. You might be wondering “Phillip, I know Hope, Knowledge, and Charity, those are our three pillars!” And, well, you’d be […]

Dear Texas 4000 Family, We hope you and your loved ones are continuing to stay safe and healthy. We wanted to update you on the status of the 2020 ATLAS ride and the 2020 Team. The health and safety of the riders, hosts, and supporters continues to be our first priority as we make plans […]

We are always looking for passionate individuals with an eagerness to learn about and help an amazing cause. These current internship opportunities will directly support the Texas 4000 fundraising and special events programs, program activities and projects, as well as, provide administrative support to all areas within the organization as needed. 5-10 hours/week minimum desired. Internships […]