Bikers battling against Breast Cancer
Bikers battling against Breast Cancer
Bikers battling against Breast Cancer
Anyone 40 years of age or older who is uninsured, or under insured, & has not had a Mammogram within the last 12 months can visit our locations for a free screening.
Buddy has proudly served as President of The Pink Ride since 2018, after first volunteering with the organization from 2014 to 2016. A lifelong resident of Hampton Roads, Buddy has called Virginia Beach home for many years.
With a strong history of community involvement, Buddy has contributed to numerous charitable organizations, including the Chesapeake Kiwanis Club, Virginia Beach Fallen Heroes, the Electric League of Norfolk, and the Bartenders Ball. He is also a proud member of the Tidewater ASA Softball Hall of Fame, recognizing his longstanding commitment to service and leadership.
Outside of his nonprofit work, Buddy is a dedicated family man with one son and three beloved grandchildren. His passion for supporting others continues to inspire his work with The Pink Ride and the broader community.
Brought in as a result of more than 10 years of charitable organization management and work with The Pink Ride’s President, Buddy Cummings, Rico comes to The Pink Ride Board of Directors with a wealth of experience in Communication Arts and Design, Financial Analysis and Planning, Sports Entertainment, 501(c)(3) Regulations and Compliance, and overall business management.
Rico is responsible for the design and creation of all visual media representing The Pink Ride and for maintaining consistency in our branding across multiple platforms. It is his goal not only to present The Pink Ride in the most polished and professional light, but to remind our sponsors, volunteers, and event attendees of the reason we do this; to support local individuals fighting breast cancer.
He is the current managing member, designer, and operations manager for Parks, Millican & Mann Championship Belts and Awards. They design and/or create championship belts for WWE, AEW, NJPW, TNA, ROH, Zero1, UFC, Bellator MMA, and virtually every major combat sports and/or sports entertainment company in the world. Other clients include Garth Brooks, Madonna, KISS, Jason Aldean, Spike TV’s Lip Sync Battle, Viacom, DirecTV, and etc….
Lani recently joined Pink Ride as Secretary, supporting the organization’s mission with her signature attention to detail and dedication to service.
She brings decades of experience in office management and bookkeeping, enhanced by her current role as Office Administrator at the Khedive Shrine Center. Before retiring from full-time work, she built a career defined by organization, reliability, and a deep understanding of business operations.
As an Army brat, Lani spent her early years traveling the world, gaining a unique perspective and appreciation for different cultures. Since settling in Virginia Beach during high school, she has proudly called the area home.
When she’s not keeping things running smoothly, Lani enjoys the quiet comforts of home with her two beloved cats, Sammie and Auggie. Known for her warmth, professionalism, and commitment to community, she continues to make a meaningful impact wherever she serves.
Aimee is a Virginia Beach native with over two decades of leadership in nonprofit and community service. Her passion for breast cancer awareness and support shines through her co-founding of the Surf For The Cure Foundation and her dedicated volunteer work with The Pink Ride. After contributing significantly to The Pink Ride’s 2024 annual golf tournament and flagship event, she was honored to join their Board of Directors in April 2025.
Ms. Rhodes brings firsthand knowledge of The Pink Ride’s mission and its vital role in supporting local breast cancer patients. Her wide-ranging experience also spans environmental advocacy and adaptive sports, highlighted by her leadership roles in several community-focused organizations:
Through each role, Aimee exemplifies a deep commitment to creating lasting, positive changes in the Virginia Beach community.
Sue joined The Pink Ride’s Board of Directors in 2024 after actively volunteering for over a year, inspired by personal experiences supporting friends through chemotherapy. Passionate about helping women facing cancer, Sue is committed to The Pink Ride’s mission of easing the financial burdens of treatment.
A Virginia Beach resident and small business owner, Sue also volunteers with the Virginia Beach Bluewater Fishing Club, supporting youth through community outreach. She’s a proud mom and grandma who enjoys beach days, bike rides, and giving back to her community.
Doti is a proud mother of two wonderful children who are now building beautiful families of their own. She lives in Virginia Beach with her beloved six-year-old rescue dog, Nikki. A native of Virginia Beach, Doti spent 13 years in the Richmond area before returning home in 2023.
Doti’s journey with The Pink Ride began when she volunteered at the 2024 Golf Tournament, and she was honored to join the board as a Director in 2025. Her passion for breast cancer awareness was sparked in her teenage years after meeting an extraordinary woman in her 30s who bravely battled breast cancer for a decade. That woman’s spirit, courage, and enduring positivity left a lifelong impact on Doti, inspiring over two decades of volunteer work dedicated to breast cancer causes. Doti is truly grateful to be part of The Pink Ride’s mission and looks forward to making a meaningful difference in the community.
Karon, brings a passionate commitment to breast cancer awareness and community service to her role on the Board of Directors for The Pink Ride. She began her involvement with the organization as a volunteer, contributing her time and energy to both the annual Golf Tournament and the signature Pink Ride event for 2024.
Her dedication and compassionate spirit helped ensure the success of these events and strengthened support for local breast cancer patients in need. Now, as a board member, Karon is committed to furthering The Pink Ride’s mission through advocacy, education, and support services, including expanding access to early detection and mobile mammogram initiatives. She is proud to be part of a team that uplifts survivors and empowers communities across the region.
Kelly Bowen rejoined The Pink Ride board in 2025 after serving as Treasurer from 2022 to 2023. She remains active with our golf tournaments, rides, and mammogram bus events. Passionate about early detection, Kelly’s commitment is personal as several loved ones have battled breast cancer.
A lifelong Virginia Beach resident, she values how The Pink Ride helps women cover essential expenses during treatment. Kelly also supports the Khedive Shrine Center and Shriners Hospitals for Children. She lives with her husband Jim, their kids Jordan and Cameron, dog Marlie Rae, and a small herd of beloved goats.
Melissa Andres rejoined The Pink Ride board in 2025 after serving as Board Secretary from 2022 to 2023. With a career in Operations and Manufacturing Management, she brings strong organizational skills and a passion for helping others.
Melissa has supported events like the Mamo Bus and believes strongly in early detection and easing the financial burden for those in treatment. Originally from the Adirondack Mountains, she now lives in Virginia Beach with her girlfriend, yorkie Teddy, and two cats.
Jason Munden joined The Pink Ride Board in early 2025 after actively volunteering with the organization since 2023. He has supported multiple events, including two golf tournaments, a motorcycle ride, and two Riders Appreciation gatherings.
Jason is honored to be part of an organization that truly makes a difference in people’s lives, especially those affected by breast cancer. A longtime local, he’s spent 40 years in the area—30 in Virginia Beach and 10 in Chesapeake—and currently resides in Virginia Beach.
By day, Jason is a dedicated plumbing contractor; by night, he channels his creativity as a musician.
