Here we go AGAIN! This year I am riding the Pan Mass for my 3rd time. As the years have passed I have always looked at this event with awe and amazement as it truly encompasses all that is right in the world. From the jitters, to the support, to the fight, the strive, the journey, the rememberence....I have new names to add to me list of why I ride. Sadly cancer have no boundaries nor does it discriminate. This 2019 ride will be first and foremost dedicated to my daughter Lily (now 12). She is an amaing young lady whos will to live life to the fullest never ceases to amaze me. Throughout the last 7 years Lily has gone through many things most children will never see yet in the end, it has molded her into the caring, compassioante, fun loving, sassy girl she is today. Being a family that survived cancer has had its many challenges but what I can tell you is that everyday, I see things differently, and I strive to be a better human because of it.
This year the reason for why I ride have grown, close friends, college friends children, co-workers husbands/moms,aunts , and most unfortunate loss of a child. All of these people I speak of are people that touch my life on a daily basis. They keep me grounded, they light the way, and they are some of the most humble and kind indivuals I know. Within a very short second we can all think of someone who is effected by cancer. The degrees of separation are few, and the hurt, the struggle and the fear are real.
I will ride in honor of
- Tommy Fitzpatrick (Son of Christine and Andrew) Tommy (TommyStrong) is a 6 year old pediatric cancer warrior. He loves Star Wars, building LEGOs, riding his bike, playing tag and soccer, reading and playing with his older brother and sister. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor in February of 2017. Since then, Tommy and his family have been doing everything in their power to make Tommy well again. He has undergone multiple brain surgeries, radiation, clinical trials and chemotherapy treatments. Tommy has stayed strong as he continues to fight to be 100 % well again.
- Marco Cirillo cancer survivor and amazing kid.
- Carter Lolax - who lost his battle 5 years ago at the age of 1 1/2 to Leukemia
- Ella Powers- my student in 2nd grade who holds a HUGE piece of my heart and is cancer free today (ALL)
- Garry Melia, a dear friend to Matt and I and someone who will do anything to help others
- Kirk Marois, battling throat cancer and after two surgeries and many rounds of radiation is recovering and trying to find normal again with his loving family Tammi, Izzy, & Max
- Will DesRosiers who everyday lives life after beating cancer and continual treatments. Hikes mountains, and spends his time with his wife and my counterpart at school Jan.
- Coleen Debari - and amazing coworker who shares my sassiness and zest for laughter!
- Constance Lauziere- Tonia's mom as she begins her battle with a brain tumor
- Debbie Connor - Brenda's Aunt battlling breat cancer
- Karen Desrosiers who beat breast cancer and has always supported me in my adventures to find a cure.
Please help me reach my goal of fundraising and help me help other children like Lily get to point of FREE from cancer. Help them survive, and help them triumph over this disease. Its a VERY long road, but its not impossible. Please give, Please pray, Please hope. My heartfelt thanks goes out to you all for the years of support and kindness. xoxoxo
100% OF YOUR DONATION GOES DIRECTLY TO THE DANA FARBER/JIMMY FUND. Your donation is 100% tax deductable.
GO TEAM LILY PAD!!!!! RIDE ON
My Links
Lilys Journey on Caring Bridge
Lily's Pad Facebook
Lily's first months fter diagnosis
PMC 2011>PMC2011
Lily taking off her bandage in the hospital herself!!
Lily Conquering Port Access
Link to PMC2011 photos LILY' SUPPORT
