I'm a proud supporter of the PMC because it is leading a charge to beat cancer. In fact, 100% of rider-raised revenue goes directly to support Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's tireless commitment to finding a cure. The PMC is an annual (2-day, 190 mile) bike-a-thon that raises more money for charity (specifically cancer research & treatment) than any other single fundraising event in the country. Since 1980, the PMC has contributed $500 million to the cause. Known as seed money, PMC funds enable clinicians and scientists to pursue innovative research that has the potential to achieve the results that will warrant National Institutes of Health (NIH), or other private and government grants. In so many cases, this early support has fostered the development of some of the most important advances made in cancer research. Personally, the PMC is an event I've wanted to participate in for numerous reasons including: its very important mission (cancer research & treatment); its commitment (100% of $ raised goes directly to the cause); I'm an avid bicyclist; it passes through my hometown; and several people I know are/have been patients at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute where they receive excellent care from incredibly talented physicians/researchers who are devoted to their patients and finding a cure. Please consider making a donation to my ride in an effort to support cancer research and treatment. Thank you!