CHARLOTTE, N.C. – 24 Hours of Booty presented by Levine Cancer Institute – 24 Foundation’s signature charity cycling and walking event – celebrated its 24th year with $1.69 million raised to date to help support cancer survivorship and patient navigation programs. Since its inception in 2002, the event has raised more than $30 million to change the course of cancer.
“What an incredible 24th year of 24 Hours of Booty,” said Katherine Murphy, executive director of 24 Foundation. “We are so grateful to every rider, walker, runner, rucker, volunteer, survivor, sponsor, and supporter who showed up with heart and purpose—even in the heat—to help us make an immediate impact in our cancer community. The funds raised will fuel essential cancer navigation and survivorship programs across the region.”
Held July 25-26, the event brought together 1,100 registered participants and 109 teams from 23 states and three countries who cycled, walked, ran or rucked through Charlotte’s Myers Park neighborhood. When not on the course, participants hung out in “Bootyville” (a.k.a. Queens University of Charlotte soccer field) for camping, food, fun and camaraderie. There was also an ‘UnLooped” version where participants created their own virtual 24 Hours of Booty experience from afar.
24 Foundation prepared thoroughly for the summer heat, prioritizing the safety and comfort of all attendees. Cooling measures included misting fans, hydration stations, a fan wall, ice baths from Sauna Culture, and 24-hour on-site medical support managed by the Charlotte Fire Department. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officers were stationed along the course at all times to ensure the safety of participants and direct motorist traffic.
Hundreds of 24 Hours of Booty volunteers powered the event. Funds raised support local cancer beneficiaries, including Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute and Levine Children’s Hospital. Donations are still being accepted for 2025 and can be made online at 24foundation.org.
Top fund-raiser award winners include:
- Top Team: Team Amwins – $176,355
- Top Fundraiser: Katie Bleau – $131,860 (Bleau broke the event record for individual fundraisers)
- First Runner-Up Individual Fundraiser: Gary Parker – $32,570
- Second Runner-Up Individual Fundraiser: Perrin Desportes – $29,875
- First Runner-Up Fundraising Team: GreerWalker – $78,138
- Second Runner-Up Fundraising Team: ASSA ABLOY – $69,795
- Top Youth Fundraiser: Will Jones – $14,275
- First Runner-Up Top Youth Fundraiser: Anna Tabor – $8,560
- Second Runner-Up Top Youth Fundraiser: Emily Walker – $5,580
- Top Child Fundraiser: Sam Mazoway – $16,825
- First Runner-Up Child Fundraiser: Patrick Reen – $6,000
- Second Runner-Up Top Child Fundraiser: Leighton Jones – $3,645
Sponsors for the event included: Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute and Levine Children’s Hospital; Harris Teeter; Sugar Creek Brewing; Giordana; Queen City News; Adams Outdoor Advertising; Bell, Davis & Pitt; Artisanal Brewing Ventures; Boingo Graphics; Bicycle Sport; The Dunstan Group; NTT Data; ASSA ABLOY; Hendrick Porsche; Choate Construction; Charlotte Radiology; Courtyard Marriott; Little Diversified; NuBlue; Atlantic Bay Mortgage; Bristol Myers Squibb; The Smile Portal Orthodontics; Hood Hargett; Novolex; Benny’s; Enderly Coffee; Sauna Culture; and Auto Obsessions.
“On behalf of our entire 24 community, we want to thank Levine Cancer Institute, the Myers Park neighborhood, Queens University of Charlotte, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and Charlotte Fire Department for their partnership and support,” said Murphy. “24 Hours of Booty is more than a fundraising event. It is a movement rooted in resilience, connection, and compassion. Together, with our incredible community, we are changing the course of cancer.”
Save the date for July 24-25, 2026 for the 25th year of 24 Hours of Booty!
