Climb for a Cure Virginia

🥾: 3.6 miles ⬆️: 1,131 ft. elevation gain 🪧: Out & Back route 💪: Moderate

August 6, 2022 Tyro, VA

About the Tyro Climb

Discover this 3.6 mile, out-and-back trail near Tyro, Virginia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 hours to complete. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.

The hike offers a number of great views of the waterfalls along the way as you wander through the mountainside. The trails can get muddy and slippery after heavy rain so please be mindful of your footing. The lower portion of the trail is wheelchair accessible during dry conditions.

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Fundraising

We Climb for a Cure exploring new terrain for life-changing research. Each mountain we climb — every road we walk down — elevates the standard by raising funds for research in the fight against colorectal cancer.

Our fundraising goal for 2022 Climb for a Cure is $250,000 to support our Path to a Cure for colorectal cancer, as we work to empower and inform patients while driving policy change and breakthrough research.

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Tyro Climb Hosts

Climb Host

Dwayne Coleman

Climb Host

About: Dwayne was diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer in December 2020 at age 55. He was in the best physical shape of his life. He was in the gym three to four days a week. He hiked, biked, and was a runner. He ate well, was not a smoker, and only drank occasionally. He also had no history of cancer on either side of his family. He had no symptoms at all until he started passing blood in summer 2020. Because of a best friend's terminal cancer diagnosis 20 ago, he had been getting thorough annual physicals. He assumed that early signs of cancer would show up in his blood work. He was wrong. The tumor was growing; cancer was spreading into his lymph nodes, and he had no idea. After having surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation treatments in 2021, he is relieved to say that his latest bloodwork and CT scan in January showed that he is NED (no evidence of disease) – complete remission. After his diagnosis, he began researching colon cancer and found the Fight CRC website. The information was very valuable to him as he chose his surgery and treatments. The website also mentioned things to talk with his doctors about that he would not have known otherwise. He decided that he wanted to be more involved with Fight CRC, so he became a sponsor for the Climb For A Cure fundraiser last year.

Why Dwayne Climbs: “To raise awareness about colorectal cancer, support a good cause, and to enjoy a fun activity with friends and family. I climb for myself and other friends who have been affected by cancer. I love to hike, and Climb For A Cure is a great way to combine my love of being outside and exercising with raising money for a great cause.”

One thing that keeps Dwayne motivated: “My cancer is still very fresh in my mind. Because the cancer, surgery, and treatments robbed me of my good health for a solid year, I am still struggling to get back in shape. But despite all that I have been through, I am determined to get back in shape.”

Dwayne’s advice to Climbers: “To the climbers, caregivers, and survivors, 'Live your best life,' and try to enjoy every minute of every day. To the patients, adopt a fighting attitude, and never give up hope.”