May 2, 2017:
To My Family, Friends and anyone you know battling cancer,
Every year since 1999 I have proudly been part of the Pan-Mass Challenge to raise money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to continue the fight against cancer. This year is my 19th year and I will be riding on Sunday, August 6th, with my brother Pete (his 18th year).
The Pan-Mass Challenge raises more money than any other athletic fundraising event in the country, and on Sunday, November 6, 2016, the PMC presented a $47 million gift to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Since 2007, 100% of every dollar PMC cyclists raised goes as an unrestricted gift that can immediately be put to work by the world's most incredible faculty of cancer care givers and researchers.
You have supported my 18 years of PMC Rides with over $62,000 in donations!
Riding in the PMC is secondary to the mission of fundraising for the battle against cancer. We have all been touched directly or indirectly by cancer. We know of or see first-hand ongoing battles with the disease, and far too many have courageously battled but lost their lives to this awful disease. My Mom is a two time cancer survivor. My Dad passed away last October but had successfully battled bladder cancer. Kathy's Dad passed away last September, but had successfully battled prostate cancer. Kathy's Mom passed away in 2004 after her third bout of cancer.
I KNOW I AM blessed to have friends and family like you that have provided support for the PMC since 1999. This year I ask for that continued support for my 2017 Ride. As always no donation is too small, and if your company matches your gift, those have been a huge source of donations over the years!
How to donate:
Online donations can be made here on my profile page at: http://www.pmc.org/profile/PV0007
…..or……
By mail, you can send a check payable to PMC-Jimmy Fund to:
Paul Vitello
13837 Karina Street
Venice, FL 34293
Phone me with any questions at 941-525-8237
Many Thanks!
Paul, Kathy, Nick (Mary & Jack!), Danielle (& Brian), Leah and Jacob Vitello
