Last year was my first PMC. I rode 192 miles and raised almost $5400 to support cancer research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. I rode in memory of my dad who succumb to brain cancer 18 years ago.

This year, when registration opened, I hesitated. It was hard last year ... the ride, the training, the fundraising. But I continue to be inspired by the PMC tagline: Commit. You'll figure it out. The PMC raises more money for charity than any other athletic fundraising event donates 100% of every rider-raised dollar directly to cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

This year, I am riding in memory of two high school classmates, Chandra and Rob, who both had glioblastomas and had their lives cut short. Cancer sucks and I need your help to continue the fight.