This year, I am super excited to continue supporting the efforts of the Pan Mass Challenge. Going into my 4th year as a rider, the past experiences, stories from survivors, and progress in cancer treatment brings me back to the ride each year. Cancer continues to exist and impact the lives of loved ones and family. Although we have seen great progress from our medical system to fight this disease, there is still more work to do.

The Pan Mass has a special place in my heart. It’s a ride that my parents have done for over 15 years, and I have been lucky to ride alongside my Mom and Dad throughout my journey. Most importantly, the Pan Mass was a special place for my Nana who lost her battle to cancer a few years ago. Dana Farber, one of the largest cancer treatment facilities in the world and beneficiary of the Pan Mass, was a huge part of her life and helped her beat cancer three different times. I will continue to fight this fight in honor of my Nana as well as other loved ones to make sure that cancer can become a thing of the past.

We are seeing meaningful improvements across various cancers because of donations from people like you. However, there is still more work to do, which is why myself and thousands of others will continue to ride. Every dollar matters, and I am so grateful to all that have supported by Pan Mass journey over the previous years. Cancer sadly touches so many different parts of our lives, and your continued support will help achieve our goal of eradicating cancer.

If you wish to donate to my ride, I would be so grateful for any support.

My donation link is: https://donate.pmc.org/BO0087

If you would like to send a check, you can make it out the Pan Mass Challenge and mail to me at 205 Carolyn Circle, Marshfield MA 02050. The deadline for pledging is October 1, 2025. Thank you all for the support!

Brendan O’Connell