Hello, I am Brendan Dowd, and this year I will be riding in the Pan-Mass Challenge as a proud member of Team Q, a team that rides with purpose, passion, and heart. On August 2nd and 3rd, I will be riding 186 miles from Sturbridge, MA to Provincetown, MA to honor the memory of Rich Quitadamo and Kathy Nash, along with many other friends and family that were taken from us due to cancer.

For me, the PMC is more than just a bike ride- it's a commitment to making a difference. My father rode in the PMC for 7 years, and alongside Rich for four years. I am happy to be joining Rich's son, Bradley, and his nephew, Hugo, who will also be taking on this challenge. This year, Team Q has a total of 12 riders with a team goal of $72,000. Every mile we ride, every dollar we raise, brings us closer to a world without cancer.

---

Since its founding in 1980, PMC riders like me have raised more than $1 billion for lifesaving cancer research, treatment and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, one of the country's top cancer care hospitals. My PMC is making a difference in the lives of patients at Dana-Farber and around the world. The funds I raise support the innovative work of doctors, nurses, and scientists in their search for cures for cancers and related diseases.

100 percent of every dollar I raise goes directly to Dana-Farber, meaning that your donation has a real impact! Please donate to my PMC fundraising and help me reach my fundraising goal.