Dear Friends and Family,

Summer has arrived, and with it comes the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC)—a ride and cause that continues to mean so much to me. This August, I’ll be riding in my 12th PMC, marking 11 years since the passing of my Uncle Pete.

I first joined the PMC after Uncle Pete lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. He had ridden the PMC 15 times, and today I ride alongside many of the same friends he shared the road with—our team, Team U.P. (Uncle Pete), continues in his memory. I’m incredibly grateful to be surrounded by this tight-knit group of riders and supporters every year.

Over the years, cancer has continued to touch the lives of many I care about. Each new diagnosis among friends and family only strengthens my resolve to keep riding and fundraising. I know I’m not alone in this—chances are, you also know someone affected by cancer. That’s why I’m once again committing to this ride: to honor those we’ve lost, support those still fighting, and fund the groundbreaking work being done at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

This year, I’ve committed to raising $6000, and I would be so grateful for your support in helping me reach that goal. 100% of every rider-raised dollar goes directly to Dana-Farber, funding life-saving research and care.

Thank you for being part of this journey with me—for the 12th time and counting.

With gratitude,

Ben Evans