21 years ago I stood on the PMC bike route and cheered on 2 friends riding. A bagel in one hand, a cup of coffee in the other. My buddy and I looked at each other and knew instantly we'd be riding the following year. The 4 of us set sail in 2006 and this year marks my 20th straight PMC ride!

We picked up 20 buddies along the way and our team - The Bikers Dozen - has raised ~$5 MILLION along this PMC journey. A few years ago my “kids” joined the TEAM, as did many “kids” of teammates (most in their 20’s and 30’s now) turning us into Bikers Dozen 2.0

But this is why I ride:

I worked in the financial markets. I helped clients invest - I was proud of the work I did, but I also had an empty feeling when I wasn't helping others. I coached youth sports for many years, I became a big brother and I tried to mentor as many people, at work or around the neighborhood, whenever I got the chance.

I started riding the PMC because of the camaraderie (it was also a great way to work out and stay in shape.) But from my first training ride I knew it was something bigger - I was helping people and giving back to the community in a really cool way.

Anyone can write a check, but this was so much more of an investment - not just of money - but of energy and time. Every year I'm proud to ask friends & family to help support me and the PMC because in a way I think it makes everyone feel good that they're helping defeat cancer too!

I ride with an oncologist who is constantly stopped along the route by patients and survivors just so they can give him a hug and thank him. I stand there in awe vowing to continue this journey for as long as my body allows!

Thanks to you, I have raised over $350,000 over these 2 decades...The best part is 100% of the money raised goes directly to cancer research & treatment at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute! Funds raised by the Bikers Dozen have gone to support the research for pediatric brain tumors. DIPG & PLGA are losing the war to these special doctors...and I think, in my lifetime, we're gonna beat both of them! My hope is still that the money we raise from this bike ride helps doctors or scientists find a cure once and for all.

To donate, please click on one of the red links on this page... or you can send a check to my home address made out to The PMC

Thank You Very Much,

Ben Marsh