Friends and colleagues,

The tug of the Pan Mass Challenge has hooked me one more time. I don’t see my body letting me do this much longer! I’ll see how much of the ride I can complete!

This is year number 22 for me. Last year, the PMC raised $75 million and topped the $1 billion mark for cumulative donations to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute since inception. The goal this year is an amazing $76 million! Last year, with the help of many generous supporters, I raised over $39,000. This year, I hope to again raise over $30,000. It’s a late start for me, but we will get there!

The reason I ride remains the same as the last 21 years. I have seen and personally experienced too many friends, families and colleagues impacted by cancer’s relentless attacks. I ride for cures and better treatments. As of this email, my best friend from college is in hospice as a result of biliary duct cancer. My PMC teammate’s daughter is waging her own battle with cancer. There are too many others to mention, survivors and others lost, to mention here.

The PMC is the world's largest and most successful athletic fundraising event in the world. 100% of every rider-raised dollar goes to cancer research and treatment. This year, there will be well over 5,000 riders and as many volunteers.

Please join my team in supporting the PMC and Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

Don’t forget that your employer may have a matching program that can increase the size of your donation. PMC donations are tax deductible and 100% will go to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The PMC's tax ID / EIN is 04-2746912.