The Mountain’s Edge Cactus Cup Las Vegas is working to create a better future for cyclists, the community and the world in which we live. The 2008 event is supporting two important charities and by participating in the Cactus Cup, cyclists and cycling fans have a chance to help make a difference. 

The HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation 

To solve the widely under-recognized threat to women’s health, ovarian cancer the HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation uses creativity and authenticity. Established in 2002, HERA empowers women to take control of their health through education materials and awareness programs like HERA Partners in Action. Unique fundraising events such as the HERA Climb4Life, Montrail’s Run Like a Girl and the Mountain’s Edge Cactus Cup enable the nonprofit to empower scientists through the HERA OSB1 scientific grant program, which funds research to ensure that a reliable early detection test and better treatment become reality. HERA awards local community ovarian cancer groups with grants that support awareness and outreach programs for women battling this disease. For more information visit www.herafoundation.org. 

The Animal Foundation  

The Animal Foundation is a private, non-profit, multi-service agency dedicated to making a difference in the lives of animals in the Las Vegas Valley. To promote the humane treatment of animals, they operate the Valley’s largest open-admission shelter, lost and found services, rabies observation, foster home and adoption services, an affordable vaccination clinic, low-cost spaying and neutering services, community education and humane and sensitive euthanasia.  For more information visit  www.animalfoundation.com.