Well, here I go again, and it's my honor to do so; year 7 is on the launching pad, and on Saturday August 2nd I'll blast off and be riding 84 miles from Wellesley to Bourne, and I'm looking forward to it. After partaking in a little post ride celebration at Mass Maritime Academy, I'll make my way back home to head out again on Sunday August 3rd for another 25 miles from Wellesley to Patriot Place, a nice cruise to wrap up the weekend and cap my 2025 PMC efforts. It's my personal attempt to be a spoke in the wheel of cancer research, and every dollar raised is SO helpful in the big picture. It's something I can do in my own small way, so why not do it, right?

As usual, if you know me at all you know why I ride, and I ride in memory of my beautiful wife Lynne and in honor of all those currently on their own cancer journeys and for those that care for them and love them. I also ride for those who will never know what a cancer journey is, who will never have to deal with such a life changing diagnosis because cancer will be just another disease people used to get, and I truly believe that day is getting closer. It's not here yet, but it's closer, and literally every penny raised makes a difference.

Also as usual, speaking of pennies, every single penny donated to Dana Farber, via my PMC ride or someone else you know, goes directly to Dana Farber, no overhead or middleman. It's quite extraordinary, and it's unduplicated in the world of fundraising. . I would appreciate it immensely and ride with honor if I were the conduit through which you donated.

I will see you out on the road, and always keep the faith.