For some reason, it has been particularly difficult for me to write this letter this year. This year of ALL years, it should be the easiest time to ask for donations. Recent proposals to cut federal funding for programs at the Dana Farber are especially concerning. These proposed cuts, which could amount to billions of dollars, could delay or stop groundbreaking Cancer research.

If you cannot fill all your fingers and toes with friends and family who have been affected by this terrible disease, you are extremely lucky.

Unfortunately, I have run out of digits. Cancer continues to impact so many people in my circle, and it both saddens and motivates me to make a difference.

Cancer doesn't pick sides. Everyone deserves a fair chance to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. It's that simple.

That is why I ride.

This year marks the 16th time I will be riding in the Pan Mass Challenge, and I have raised over $150,000 for the Dana Farber/Jimmy Fund. Every single dollar raised goes directly to Cancer Research. Please consider donating to this very worthwhile cause, so every family is given the gift of a better chance for a long and healthy life.

Check here to see if your company matches your donation :https://www.pmc.org/ways-to-give/matching-gifts

Every donation brings us closer by the mile.

Thank you so very much,
Lisa Coté

Please donate to my ride by clicking here:

https://give.pmc.org/LC0163