Amgen Tour of California 2019 Official Program

78 | AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA | OFFICIAL 2019 PROGRAM 2019 Rise to the Challenge: Run, Walk and Cycle to Fight Cancer and Heart Disease F or more than a decade, the Amgen Tour of California has enchanted fans throughout California in a re- markable race defined by perse- verance, determination and skill. Amgen, the title sponsor of the race and one of the world’s leading independent biotech- nology companies, has been in a race of its own to develop a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential. Similar to the cyclists who will compete intensely to win during the Amgen Tour of California, Amgen scientists and staff have a level of perseverance, determination and skill that is unmatched in the industry, aiming to help win the fight for patients fighting grievous illnesses worldwide. Amgen’s mission is to serve patients and its Breakaway platforms are designed to do just that. Breakaway gives back to the community by raising awareness, of- fering resources and building an active community of support to fight two par- amount public health issues that impact every American in some capacity – heart disease and cancer. During the tour, Am-