Dear Friends and Family,

Once again I will be riding in the Pan Mass Challenge this year on August 3-4 and humbly seek your support.

Founded in 1980, the PMC is a bike ride from central Massachusetts to Cape Cod in support of Boston's renowned Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Since its founding in the 1940's, Dana Farber has become a global leader in cancer research, treating patients from around the world while tirelessly researching cures for cancer.

My personal impetus for riding the PMC remains my sister Tania Zadow Chabas and uncle Rufus Perkins, both of whom succumbed to cancer far too young. However, they are not my sole reason. Their names are but two among the millions who have suffered, or continue to suffer with cancer. Indeed, I'm sure you know names to add to the endless list. I ride for all of them, proudly supporting Dana Farber's charge to beat cancer, a mission transcending nations, politics, religions and races.

I recognize that other organizations compete for your charitable dollars, But for those of you who are able, I gratefully welcome anything you can give. The PMC has no overhead; 100% of your donations go to Dana Farber's cancer research.

Again, let's do this together.

In health, and with gratitude,

Aram

PS - Whether or not you are donating, please let me know if you'd like me to add any name of a loved one to my list of names on my handlebar-mounted bike pack. They'll be with me - in heart, mind and direct line of sight - throughout my ride.