Kyle Bettigole's PMC

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MY PMC Total

$11,225.00

PMC TOTAL

$11,225.00

GOAL

$10,000.00

Why I Ride ...

Dear Friends and Family,

In a few days I am embarking on my 8th Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC), a 6,000+ person, 2-day, 170-mile bike ride across Massachusetts to raise money for cancer research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. “Gee, Kyle, your fundraising letter is coming rather late,” you say? Indeed, my decision to ride this year came only a week ago, as I have been sidelined since May with a back injury that has precluded riding or doing much of anything in a vertical position (although amazingly, I’m very adept at eating doughnuts while reclining). And, while I’m eager to undergo surgery immediately after the PMC, I was determined to ride in this year’s PMC. So, a few weeks ago I picked up a three-wheeled trike and, with tolerable pain, have done a whopping 3 training rides. A few questions that have arisen:

A trike sounds pretty dorky, especially when paired with your super dorky Team Kermit helmets (pictures attached) – do you have any pride? No.
You are riding 170 miles despite having done virtually no training and being grossly out of shape. Are you worried? Yes.
The PMC will be back next year. Why not take the year off and take up knitting in lieu of riding? First, I’m a terrible knitter. Second, the ride is that important.

To that last point, cancer has afflicted virtually everyone I know – either personally, through a loved one, through a friend, or a combination of all. Cancer’s ubiquitousness and perniciousness are breathtaking. So, if riding a dorky trike with a bad back will enable me to fundraise for a cause that is so important to so many, then I’m in.

I am pedaling again with Team Kermit, a group that cycles in honor of the team leader’s son, Jared, who died at the age of 23 after a heartbreaking 2½-year battle with brain and spinal cancer. Jared’s favorite childhood character was Kermit the Frog, so in his memory Team Kermit members wear colorful cycling jerseys emblazoned with Kermit the Frog, and don a stuffed Kermit atop their helmets -- a fan favorite at the PMC.

To all my past and potential new donors, I very much hope that you will consider a contribution of any size to the PMC. I would love your support. Note that the PMC donates 100% of every dollar raised to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Thank you so much for your consideration – I appreciate it immensely!

Why I Ride ...

A trike sounds pretty dorky, especially when paired with your super dorky Team Kermit helmets (pictures attached) – do you have any pride? No.
You are riding 170 miles despite having done virtually no training and being grossly out of shape. Are you worried? Yes.
The PMC will be back next year. Why not take the year off and take up knitting in lieu of riding? First, I’m a terrible knitter. Second, the ride is that important.

My Supporters

Neil Ross Just takes me some time to catch up on everything. :)
Patrick McKeever	$100.00
Chris Kasper
Anonymous Kyle-- thank you for your continued inspiration here! We are with you all the way! Love, MB
Caroline Mancini Congrats Kyle!!! Sorry this is a few days late :)
Seanna Balfe Better late than never...I wanted to make sure the horse made it through the race before I bet on it. Congrats!!!!!	$100.00
ROBERT CAMPAGNA
Jonathan Sandler Kyle, congrats on your good work for such an important cause!	$180.00
Brian Steck
Sree Balamurugesh
Sree Balamurugesh
Maura McKeever Go Kyle! You are a trooper! Maura
Paul Martini Go Kyle!!!	$500.00
Gregg Katz Have a great ride!
Jeff Nelson Ride Hard Kermit, hope it's cool and you have a tailwind the whole way.	$100.00
Stephanie Kent Flood Kyle, yet again you are my hero especially THIS year! Your passion and determination for riding is admirable! Ride with pride (which I know you will), ride safe! Go Kyle - Go Team Kermit!!	$100.00
John Phillips	$100.00
Mark Olson Kyle, love you buddy! Take care of your back!	$250.00
Patrick McKeever
Craig Talbot Hi Kyle, Looks like a great challenge for a great cause and on a recumbent! Good luck, Craig	$50.00
Beth and Mark Gies
Nick Pelrine Good Luck Kyle! Great event for a good cause!	$50.00
Megan Dennis Now let’s see if you can eat donuts while pedaling! We believe in you:) Megan, Vincent, Jack & Hope
Nancy Asher
Patrick Bernardo Thanks for bringing awareness to this, it often does not get the attention it deserves. My girlfriend Christa had malignant spinal tumors many year ago when we started dating so it hits close to home.	$50.00
Christian Boyle
Mike Milano Here's a virtual toast to a great ride Kyle!
Ted Ranft Good luck Kyle!	$100.00
joel wecksell Go Kyle and team Kermit. Good luck
Jane Neilson Good luck, Kyle!
Kara Bettigole
Tisa Hughes
Jordan Bothwick
Randall Arthur	$500.00
Christopher Smith Go, Kyle, Go!	$100.00
Thomas Hemnes
James Lang Go Team Go! Happy to support your team and the great cause!
Richard Katzman Kyle, have a great ride! - Richard
marcia moor Good luck Kyle and Team!	$50.00
Susan Arena Good luck Kyle!
Barry Braunstein Good luck Kyle!!!!
Larry Shind Have a great ride!
John Mutkoski Go Team Kermit! Kyle - Hope the back holds out. Best of luck!	$100.00
Ken McLaren Congrats on your commitment to a great cause!	$100.00
Alice Hou Trikes are cool. Go, Kyle, go!	$50.00
Travis Cutting Great work KB - good luck!	$50.00
Adam Filby Good luck Kyle
Jacob Osborn	$100.00
Clark Curtis Have a great ride for a great cause!	$100.00
Paul Callaghan Good luck Kyle. Fantastic cause	$100.00
Cecilia Polaski This gift is in honor of three wonderful people who've shown me what real gratitude and determination are. Ride hard and with joy, my friend. Every day is a gift.	$50.00
Danielle Drayton Good luck team Kermit. You guys are an inspiration!!!
Mark Schroeder Best of luck Kyle! Peddle hard.	$50.00
Bruce and Bryna Bettigole Between your crazy helmet, bag of doughnuts and dorky bike you will not go unnoticed. Lots of love and luck! Mom and Rollo	$500.00
Kenneth Bello The least I can do since I am not doing the real hard work, which is actually riding.	$250.00
Andrew Epstein Go, Trike-Man! Thank you for your dedication over all of these years.
Jennifer Ciarimboli
Chris O’Brien Go, Kyle!
Heidi Shepherd Good luck, Kyle!! Be safe!
Lynn Youngen best of luck Kyle!!!!	$50.00
Sarah Papagelis Trike like the wind, KB! Training is for the weak...as in you and I both should have done it, but you got this! PapaG	$100.00
Jeanne Gray Go Team Kermit! Hope you have a fun ride, Kyle! ???????
Wendy & Jim Paul
Anonymous Way to go, Kyle!
Shahir Kassam-Adams
Scott Tucker Have a great ride!	$100.00
Pat Decker	$50.00
David Young
Michelle Mercado	$25.00
Ingrid Hillinger
Marion Odence-Ford Go, Kyle, go! Glad you're up and riding again!	$100.00
Andrea Murino	$250.00
Anne Meyers

My History

2019	$11,225.00	Wellesley to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2018	$11,789.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2017	$0.00	PMC Rider
2016	$100.00	PMC Rider
2014	$15,001.69	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2013	$10,075.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2012	$11,089.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2011	$11,400.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2010	$9,507.18	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2009	$7,028.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)

Kyle Bettigole's PMC

Kyle Bettigole's PMC

MY PMC Total

$11,225.00

PMC TOTAL

$11,225.00

GOAL

$10,000.00

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