Committed to the cause of cancer survivorship, Williams Trading, a leading equity trading firm located in Stamford, Connecticut, is a major supporter of the Connecticut Challenge.

Williams contributes office space at its headquarters in Stamford, resources and funding to the Connecticut Challenge. Williams Trading has been a loyal supporter of athletic fundraising organizations, such as Swim Across America and the Lance Armstrong Foundation and we are honored to have their support for the Connecticut Challenge.

Committed to the Connecticut Challenge from the start, BMW of Bridgeport is one of the top supporters of local charitable organizations. The management and staff of BMW of Bridgeport have demonstrated a clear commitment to the cause of cancer survivors. We are very pleased to have their support again in 2009.

Oakley provides the ultimate combination of function and style in eyewear. Their sunglasses are worn by some of the world's top athletes. Oakley athletes hauled in 52 medals at the 2006 Turino Winter Olympics. Connecticut Challenge riders aspire just as high.

Patagonia is the top apparel brand associated with outdoor sports and we are excited to have them associated with the Connecticut Challenge. Like our riders, Patagonia is "committed to the core."

Media Partner

Spreading the word about the Connecticut Challenge and the cause of survivorship is key to the success and expansion of the event.

We are grateful to our radio partner, 95.9 THE FOX, Fairfield County's only classic rock station, and its sister stations in the Cox Radio network, for helping us get the word out.

Creative Partner

Imagemark is the creative force behind the Connecticut Challenge, providing and maintaining the attractive, consistent "look" for all of our materials, both on- and offline. Based in Wilton, CT, Imagemark's creative and marketing expertise will help us quickly spread the CT Challenge name and message across the state and the region, helping the event to expand.

Media Partner

Moffly Media has published high quality magazines since 1947 that serve the special interests of several Fairfield County communities.

The Moffly publications include Greenwich, New Canaan-Darien and Westport magazines. Through Moffly's generous support, the Connecticut Challenge's vibrant images and inspirational message will spread to readers throughout Fairfield County, helping us build our base of riders, volunteers and donors.

Commercial Partner

NFW is a small company fueled by the inspiration to create exquisite timepieces. The founders sensed the need for watches that could make a fashion statement with attitude, that were manufactured with outstanding quality, yet also represented an excellent value. 

The Connecticut Challenge is proud to have NFW as a commercial partner. Throughout the entire month of July, for every watch sold through their website, NFWonline.com, NFW will make a $25 donation to the CT Challenge.  On top of that, all CT Challenge supporters will receive an extra discount on their purchase.  Learn more at NFWonline.com.

Junior Ride Sponsor

Jake and his fantastic smile and outlook on life return to the Connecticut Challenge to support our youngest cyclists as they circle the church green in the Junior Ride. 

In keeping with Life is good's support for kids who face unfair challenges, fundraising proceeds from the Junior Ride will support the HERO'S Clinic at Yale Cancer Center for survivors of childhood cancers.

Media Partner

Find it in CT.com is Connecticut's local search engine, bringing businesses and consumers together.  FindIt LLC is excited to support the CT Challenge and spread the word to our growing online audience. 

Rest Stop Sponsor

Pfizer employees have always been strong supporters of the Connecticut Challenge.  We are delighted that Pfizer Oncology is now directly supporting the event by underwriting several of our important rider rest stops along our 187 miles of hilly, Connecticut roads.

Event Sponsor

All Connecticut Challenge riders and volunteers will be drinking Poland Spring Natural Spring Water, courtesy of Nestle Waters North America. Based in Greenwich, CT, its support of the CT Challenge is one more example of Nestle Waters' commitment to the communities the company serves.

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