Dear Friends,

This August, I’m riding in my first Pan-Mass Challenge in memory of a dear friend, Wendy Horn, who lost her battle with pancreatic cancer this winter.

Wendy rode 23 years in the Pan-Mass Challenge herself, as part of Team Eradicate, long before her own diagnosis. She gave to this mission, not knowing that one day the fight would become her own. This year, I ride in her honor, carrying forward her legacy of strength, spirit, and service.

Wendy was athletic, independent, and endlessly inspiring. She was more than a friend but a mentor and a role model to me. I looked up to her both personally and professionally and she pushed me, and all others around her, to be the best version of myself.

Wendy was devoted to her family and passionate about fitness. From crushing a CrossFit workout to taking on a long road ride, or pouring her heart into the people she loved, Wendy always found a way to lift others up. Even as she faced her own battles, she had that rare quality that motivated you to do better and be stronger.

The PMC is more than just a bike ride, it’s a movement to support life-saving cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. 100% of every rider-raised dollar goes directly to that cause. When I’m out there pedaling across Massachusetts, I’ll be thinking of Wendy every mile of the way!

If you feel moved to support my ride, every donation, large or small, brings us one step closer to a world without cancer. Thank you for helping me honor Wendy’s life and continue the work she believed in by supporting Team Eradicate!

With gratitude,

Alissa