ROCHESTER N.Y. – Trekking through cancer awareness, the Western New York Wellness organization hosts a weekly Night Ride with survivors and those currently in treatment.

Tony DiGaetano of Henrietta is a multiple myeloma survivor. “I’m still in treatment I can’t seem to get remission and I go once a week.”

He says the physical activity and exercise helps. He remembers being diagnosed 15 years ago and the struggles to get back on a bike.

“I rode down the street a little bit and tears were coming out my eyes. It was so joyful, just getting back on the bike, but it was difficult, it really was,” he added.

Another survivor, Carrie Raiby, is 13 years past a fight with breast cancer.

“I hadn’t cycled since I was in college,” she said and also explains why the group has been a significant part in her life. “You can really rely upon people here and kind of get your story out without feeling like you’re taking your family down with you.”

Every Monday in the summer, members of the organization meet up at different trails, where the engage, encourage and reassure one another that they are not alone.