In early August, my wife and I will once again be riding the Pan-Mass Challenge together. As a family, we have committed to raising at least $8,000 this year. Thanks to the generosity of you and others, this goal will bring our lifetime family fundraising to over $132,000, all to benefit the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
As parents ourselves, our hearts break when we think about children battling cancer. These children, who cannot live normal lives of going to school, playing with friends, enjoying scraped knees, and all the precious rituals of childhood, face their disease with courage every day. And their families walk with them at every step.
But, there is good news! NIH data shows the five year survival rate for childhood cancers has improved from 60% in the 1970s to 86% recently. This success is due to life-saving research and patient treatments, funded in part by your dollars.
We are asking for your support with a tax-deductible donation. 100% of funds raised go directly to the Dana-Farber. Checks payable to the PMC are appreciated,or you can donate online at pmc.org/BK0025 or pmc.org/NC0081. Please don’t forget corporate matching programs, which will match your donation as well.
Thank you in advance,
Barnet
