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Event Highlights:
Prouty Virtuals

In addition to in-person events, the flagship fundraising event for the Dartmouth Cancer Center—The Prouty—includes virtual participation from all around the world.

Published: November 25, 2025

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The Virtual Prouty is a way for anyone, anywhere to Prouty any way they choose. Whether you’re away Prouty weekend, live across the country, or aren’t quite ready for a big in-person event, we want you to Prouty your way. Check out how people Prouty-ed virtually this year.

Introduced to The Prouty in 1984 by a friend, Patty Carney, Jim Gold has participated in nearly every Prouty since—four decades of dedication to a cause close to his heart.…

Colin Brooks rides in honor of his late father-in-law, Dr. William “Blair” Brooks, who passed away from multiple myeloma in 2019. A dedicated Prouty participant since 2017, Colin now channels his passion…

Two people at the start line of a bicycle race wearing helmets with numbers taped onto the front, and givign a thumbs up. — Stephen Schnyer ’s Prouty journey began as a tribute to his father, who passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2000. A longtime cyclist and committed fundraiser, Steve has completed multiple Prouty…

Four cyclists stand beside the road holding a sign that reads "The Prouty! Go Team KVG! 2025!!!" — Team KVG completed a successful virtual ride Saturday, July 12, in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. They rode a full Century and then some, a total of 105.88 miles. This was Team…

A pair of Prouty Virtual participants stand with their dog in front of a scenic hillside backdrop. — Liz Schellhorn Proutyed virtually from Moses Cone Memorial Park, North Carolina.

Two donkey stand in a pasture. Inset photo: Golden lab sits wearing a Prouty t-shirt. — Prouty Pets on the Move: Longtime Prouty supporters Erika Dade and her family once again showed their Dartmouth Cancer Center spirit—this time with help from their four-legged teammates! Finn…

A group of five runners stand under a balloon arch — Bensonwood Beam Team member Sam Edson planned the first annual Beam Team Prouty Run, a 14-mile route that started and finished at two of the Bensonwood facilities, complete with a…

Jeff Gehrung wears his rollerblades, helmet and knee/elbow pads in front of a rail trail sign. — Another Bensonwood Beam Team member Jeff Gehrung rollerbladed the Keene, N.H. rail trail, going non-stop, end-to-end six times for a total of 13.4 miles, averaging about eight miles per hour.

Yellow ribbons are ties around the outside of a large metal peace sign. Inset photo: Bruce Parsons wears his Prouty jersey and an unbuckled bike helmet. — Bruce Parson’s Prouty journey began in 2005 when he joined his son for the Century Ride—and he’s been part of the Prouty family ever since. A cancer survivor…

Tom and Jusy Csatari hold a Prouty virtual sign. — Long-time Proutyers, Judy & Tom Csatari , celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary and the Prouty simultaneously, in Mont Tremblant, Quebec. They hiked and took in the beautiful views at Mont Tremblant…

Anne Marie Miller stands with a bicycle while wearing a "Survivor" bib for her Prouty Virtual. — Anne Marie Miller represented Team Oak Hill with her virtual Prouty.

David and Susan Henderson hold a Prouty Virtual sign at the summit of Okemo mountain for their Virtual Prouty. — David Henderson , Captain of Team Kendal, with his wife, Susan , at the summit lodge at Okemo on 7/12/25. They completed a 5k hike with 1600 ft vertical for their Virtual Prouty.

Sara Dunbar takes a selfie of herself wearing a bike helmet, sunglasses and a Prouty cycling jersey. — Sara Dunbar along her virtual ride.

Amy Dyment stands with her bicycle on a dirt road. — Amy Dyment on her virtual 50 mile gravel ride.

Jessica Naylor holds her arms in the air while wearing a Prouty jersey, standing in front of a bicycle and a lake. — Jessica Naylor rode virtually this year since she was out of town during The Prouty.

Carrie Noyes and Mike Schesser stand with their bicycles before their Virtual Prouty ride. — Carrie Noyes completed her ride for Prouty with her friend, Mike Schesser , and completed just over 65 miles. Carrie’s cousin lost her seven year battle with cancer, and her funeral…

Russell Faux holds a Prouty virtual sign while he sits in front of a Wachusett Summit trail sign. — Russell Faux completed his Virtual Prouty on a bike ride from Cambridge, MA to the top of Mt. Wachusett and back to Cambridge for a total of 117 miles.

Mike Schneider first joined The Prouty in 2005 after a friend invited him to take on the 100-mile ride—a challenge that quickly became a lifelong passion. Over the years, The…

Chris Naimie holds a medal from the Notchview Ultra race. — Chris Naimie of Wilmot, NH, first joined The Prouty in 1993 for the ride—and the Ben & Jerry’s at the finish—but soon found a deeper connection through friendships…

Jim Coogan holds a trash bag up while takign a selfie. He is wearing plastic gloves and a Prouty jersey. An event tent is setup in the background. — Since spotting The Prouty banner in Hanover in 2020, Jim Coogan has turned his passion for adventure into purpose. Inspired by his mother, Mary, he’s completed the Virtual Prouty each…

Send your Prouty Virtual story to info@TheProuty.org.

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