I hope during these difficult times of Covid-19, you can take a moment to read this.  I know some are feeling totally overwhelmed, if that is you, by all means stop now.  I have removed the ability of visitors to see my sponsors this year.  The PMC has removed all minimums and fundraising requirements for its' riders.  

None of us can know what the PMC, slated for the first week of August will look like, but we are told it will go on, if only via a virtual ride.  Unfortunately, no matter what, cancer will go on until we can find a cure.   

Dana Farber has had everything turned upside down.   All of the spring fundraisers were cancelled.   They have needed to reallocate funds to personal protective gear.  Non essential procedures have been cancelled.   I firmly believe that we can't allow this virus to destroy the strides being made in fighting cancer.  The PMC has set a goal to provide 3 million to Dana Farber by the end of May, with an additional 1 million matching pledge to be contributed by a fellow rider and sponsor.  

I'm a proud supporter of the PMC because it is leading a charge to beat cancer.  100% of rider-raised revenue goes directly to support the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's tireless commitment to finding a cure.

I will ride in honor of my first husband, Rick, who never met his grandchildren because of cancer.

I will ride in honor of friends who are battling cancer now, or who are in remission, or who have already lost the battle. I will ride in honor of my sister, sister-in-law and coworkers present and past

I am riding because this is best way I can think of to offer my help and support to all the people past and present who have had to deal with this terrible disease.

I will be deeply grateful and humbled by any and all financial support you can offer toward my efforts.   My knees may never again experience 192 miles in 2 days, but this year, as last year, I feel honored  to plan on  50 miles with my good friend and 83 year old cancer survivor, Johanna.  For those who have contributed in the past and can't this year, I once again thank you from the bottom of my heart,   we are all in this together, no matter what the circumstances.