Ingram Micro Employees Ride For Cancer, Diabetes

Ingram Micro has raised more than $20,000 for medical research through two bicycle events near the distributor's Williamsville, N.Y., campus.



The company sponsors a local bike team, along with several other IT partners, that recently competed in the American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure and the Ride for Roswell, which supports Roswell Park Cancer Institute.



Pictured here from an event this year are, back row: Jason Kozak, Alex Gilsrud, Gordon Judson, Tim Putman, David Hawkes, and Gerry Goris. Front Row: Jamie Hallett, Pete Nuessle , Scott Kazinsky, Justin Graboski, Brad Carbaugh and Joe McCrone.

Ingram Micro team members, from left, Mike McGarvey, Gordon Judson, Tom Bamrick, Alex Gilsrud and Joe McCrone pose for a shot during the Tour de Cure, held May 31, in Niagara County, N.Y.

Gerry Goris (far left), Mike McGarvey, Gordon Judson, Alex Gilsrud and Joe McCrone (head down) in action during the Tour de Cure. Ingram Micro's first vendor sponsor was 3Com, through avid cyclist Don Pellnat. He helped the team acquire matching shirts. Since then, 10 more vendors have come on board, along with a local bicycle shop.

Wiley Ehrke (yellow coat) and Alex Gilsurd (far right) and other team members talk cycling underneath Ingram Micro's tent.

Gordon Judson enjoys the scenery in upstate New York.

Ingram Micro's Robin Adler on the road during the Tour de Cure. More than 40 cyclists have participated in the events on behalf of the company, said Gerry Goris, a technical support manager at Ingram Micro and co-captain of the cycling team.

Ingram Micro's Gerry Gorris and Mike McGarvey have a focused look during the Tour de Cure.

Ingram Micro's Jay Brewer and Peter Bodkin, pose for a shot before the Ride for Roswell, held June 28 in Williamsville, N.Y.

Gordon Judson, Gerry Goris, Mike McGarvey take shelter from the elements during the Ride for Roswell, the second of two fund-raising events for the Ingram Micro team this year.

Jay Brewer, Gerry Goris, Mike McGarvey and Gordon Judson wear their colors proudly.

Gordon Judson is doing just fine during the Ride for Roswell.

Mike McGarvey shows off for the camera.

Robin Adler looks happy to raise money for cancer research.

Ingram Micro vice president Peter DiMarco and brothers Brian Carbaugh and Brad Carbaugh, an Ingram senior sales representative, cross the line during the Ride for Roswell.

Peter Nuessle, a team racer for Ingram Micro, shows what it looks like when you mix rain, dirt and bicycling.

Ingram's Brad Carbaugh will also need a good laundry detergent at the end of the race.

The Ingram Micro team poses in front of the company's Williamsville, N.Y. Building. Front Row: Tom Bamrick, Caryn Atkinson, Peter Bodkin, Robin Murcin, Brian Dever, Jaclyn Emerson, Jay Brewer, Mary Bishop, Mary Anne Dains, Robin, Adler, Erin Wilkins and Joe McCrone. Back row: Jason Kozak, Braynt Pfalzer, Jennifer Yochum, Lori Addeo, Lorne Catalano, Stefan Buczak, Bob Johnson, Brad Carbaugh, Gerry Goris, Gordon Judson and Steve Yochum. The Ingram team plans to be back for more races next year.