Inaugural Back to You Bike Ride Supports Non-Profit

More than 125 cyclists, runners and walkers participated in the inaugural Back to You Bike Ride and 5k on Saturday, October 19.

“We are full of gratitude and pride after the event with seeing so many from our physician, employee, patient and overall community support Hoag Orthopedics,” shared HOI Chief Executive Officer Kim Mikes and Chief Medical Officer Steven Barnett, MD.

Hoag Orthopedics, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is making a difference in the lives of patients in our community and beyond, was founded in 2010 on the pillars of education, research and community outreach. Event donations will help fund the following programs:

• Clinical Research: To date, HOI doctors and staff have participated in 50 active clinical research studies. Through investigational medical devices and drug development, Hoag Orthopedics is making groundbreaking advancements that benefit our community.

• Hoag Orthopedics Fellowship Program: This program trains the next generation of orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians by offering some of the most preeminent and highly sought-after fellowship programs in the country.