This year will be my 9th year on the team with my husband, Joel Porten. We ride on the Patriot Pedaler Team, sponsored by the Kraft family. Our fundraising supports Dr. Ken Anderson's Multiple Myeloma research and the development of novel therapies at Harvard Medlcal School and the Dana Faber Institute. These new treatments will not only benefit those diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma but also benefit patients with cancers of the breast, lung, pancreas, and prostate. Because family members, friends and coworkers close to me have struggled with cancer, fundraising continues to be personally meaningful to me. Each year, I am a proud supporter and rider of the PMC because I know that 100% of my fundraising goes directly to this important cause and represents hope and health for patients and thier families around the world. As I pedal this year, I hope that I can count on your support.