Brad Brautigan M.D., an orthopaedic surgeon at Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville (OAZ), is riding in the third annual Pelotonia: Ride for a Cure event, August 19-21. Pelotonia is a 102-mile cycling event starting in Columbus and ending in Athens.

Dr. Brautigan is riding in memory of Rita Church, a former employee at Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville. Church served as a bookkeeper for OAZ starting in 1981 and sadly lost her battle with cancer in January 2010.

“Participating in Pelotonia is one way I can help join the fight against cancer and honor a lost friend,” Dr. Brautigan said. “For people who have either been directly or indirectly affected by cancer and want to support a great cause, this is an excellent grassroots campaign.”

Dr. Brautigan’s rider number is BB0034 and his fundraising goal is $1,800. For those wishing to support Dr. Brautigan’s ride, click here.