Pedaling Toward Healthier Futures: PNC Bank Announced as 2026 Presenting Sponsor for Courage Classic Bicycle Tour

Founded in 1990, the Courage Classic is a two-day, annual fundraising bicycle event that brings together cyclists, donors, volunteers, sponsors and patient families at Copper Mountain, Colorado.

As the 2026 Presenting Sponsor, PNC Bank will help top-ranked Children’s Colorado advance critical pediatric care and medical research, including more than 1,200 active research studies, and sustain health outcomes like an 85% cure rate for childhood cancers and blood disorders.

“PNC Bank is firmly committed to the success of all Coloradans, and our support of Children’s Colorado represents an investment in the communities where we live, work and play,” said Kevin Classen, PNC regional president for Colorado and Mountain territory executive. “We are proud to help shine a light on children’s health and support a healthier future for all.”

PNC is one of the largest financial services institutions in the United States, operating coast to coast, including 120 branches in Colorado.  

“PNC Bank’s partnership with Courage Classic is an incredible investment in our mission, and we gratefully welcome their support to help us make a meaningful impact on the patients and families we care for at Children’s Colorado,” said Jen Darling, president and CEO, Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation.

The 2026 Courage Classic Presented by PNC Bank will mark the 37^th tour and will take place at Copper Mountain Resort July 18-19, 2026. It is the biggest fundraiser for Children’s Colorado. Every dollar raised helps deliver world-class pediatric expertise to more than 300,000 patients annually. Visit CourageTours.org to learn more and register to ride or volunteer.

About Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation
Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the mission of Children’s Hospital Colorado. Founded in 1978, the Foundation supports Children’s Colorado by inspiring and facilitating philanthropic investment and engages and informs the community about the impact that philanthropy has on the health and well-being of children. Every donation to Children’s Colorado provides innovative, family-centered care and fuels research that will lead to new treatments and cures for children. For more information, visit SupportChildrensColorado.org, or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram. 

Children’s Hospital Colorado complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

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About PNC Bank
PNC Bank, National Association, is a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.

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