About Us

Team Will is a Sacramento-based, charitable bicycling Team Will in front of the California State Capitol

organization raising community awareness and funding for research and resources for children with cancer. Team Will provides a coherent, credible voice to educate communities about childhood cancer and encourage communities to get involved and make a difference. Funds are raised each season for local and national charities.

How It Began

In January 2004, 2 year old William Keifer was diagnosed with a rare form of Childhood Cancer, Rhabdoid Tumor of the Kidney. Rhabdoid is an extremely lethal and aggressive cancer, with a survival rate of less than 25%. Although undergoing a series of treatments and therapies to combat the disease, the aggressive tumor metastasized to his brain, and after only five months, William lost his battle with cancer. In response to the tragedy of William's death, members of the Keifer family as well as those of his community wanted to do something positive, so in 2005 Team Will was born.

History of Success

Ride to Reach the Day 2006 was Team Will's first coast-to-coast bicycle event raising awareness and funds for childhood cancer research. This relay ride crossed 11 states and included connections at seven state capitols and 15 major cities with events, rallies and hospital visits along the route. Through Ride to Reach the Day 2006, Team Will raised over $60,000 for childhood cancer research, with donations made to CureSearch A rider in front of the Capitol building at the end of his cross country ride

A rider in front of the Capitol building at the end of his cross country ride

National Childhood Cancer Foundation.

Ride to Reach the Day 2008 was just as successful. Team Will crossed 13 states in 10 days and arrived in Washington DC to help successfully lobby for the passage of the Carolyn Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Act which allocated $150 towards childhood cancer research.

Senate Resolution 1156

In August of 2009, The California Senate drafted a Resolution (Senate Resolution 1156) that supports the eradication of childhood cancer through Team Will's efforts to bring awareness and funding toward childhood cancer research and the support of the child's family.

Go The Distance 2010

Renamed “Go the Distance,” in June Bikers riding along highway

of 2010 Team Will again hosted their cornerstone cross-country bicycle ride. This time riding from San Francisco, CA to Kitty Hawk, N.C. in 10 days, Team Will crossed 15 states, visited 18 hospitals and participated in 7 community rallies raising over $80,000 for family support services and childhood cancer research. Funds were distributed to The Foundation for Children with Cancer and the Ronald McDonald House.

Senate Resolution 1191

In August of 2011, The California Senate drafted a Resolution (Senate Resolution 1191) that supports the eradication of childhood cancer through Team Will's efforts to bring awareness and funding toward childhood cancer research and the support of the child's family. Furthermore, the Resolution recognizes Team Will's efforts to raise awareness as they prepare for their 2012 summer trek across the country.

Go The Distance 2012

“Go the Distance 2012” is set for June 24 - July 3, 2012. This time riding from San Francisco, CA to Boston, MA, in 10 days. Team Will plans to cross 14 states, visit 18 hospitals and participate in 7 community rallies with a goal of raising $125,000 for family support services and childhood cancer research.