Callan Bignoli's PMC

I decided to do my third Pan-Mass Challenge in 2022 for many reasons. One is mental health, a desire to get out of my mind and into my body. Another is the urge to work towards something undeniably positive and concrete at a time of constant uncertainty. But the biggest reason is the one that inspired me to ride for the first time in 2018: the legacy of those we’ve lost.

My 2018 ride was for Marijean Levering, my college theatre director. She died in 2017 at the age of 43 after a long battle with cancer. Marijean was perhaps the most no-nonsense person I’ve ever known. If you slouched too much at a rehearsal, she stuck you in high heels and a corset. When she stopped scenes, her critiques weren’t harsh; she just employed a quiet forcefulness that made you long to do better next time. Her mantra during the messy last weeks before a show was “Everything will be fine because it has to be.” I have those words on my fridge, next to my first PMC rider tags.

It’s no secret that the last two years have been a challenge all on their own. Everyone’s experience has been different; none of it should be swept under the rug of what gets called resilience. Instead, at times like these, we need solidarity - understanding that we have our own stories, and those are what brings us together. We need to work together to keep going. One of my favorite PMC-isms is “Commit - you’ll figure it out,” an obvious relative of “Everything will be fine because it has to be.” I’m back because I want to live those words with friends who understand them. If you are able, please consider supporting the incredible cause that is the PMC.

Callan’s 2022 Pan-Mass Challenge Fundraiser

My Supporters

Stephen R Hill You're awesome. You can do it!	$50.00
Sebastien Sulser Bravo, Callan, you are a champion!!	$60.00
Khabib Nurmagomedov	$42.50
Peter Struzziero	$20.00
Melinda Malley
Crystal Schimpf Good luck, Callan! I hope you have a great ride.	$25.00
Kathleen Hill I know you said not to, but I did anyway! Love, Mom	$120.00
Violet Fox	$35.00
Crisps Potaties
Tasha Naatz Go Cal!	$25.00
Anonymous Cool Callan!	$100.00
Anonymous	$200.00
Anonymous	$120.00
Sarah Bloomer For my dad - who was an avid cyclist and biked across the USA
Hank Sway	$25.00
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Jim DelRosso	$30.00
Anonymous Thank you for doing this important fundraising.	$30.00
Sally and Dick Phelps So darn proud of you Callan. Can't wait to hear all about your ride!	$60.00
Debbie Chachra
Kristin Casasanto Go Callan!	$30.00
Anonymous Thank you for doing your part in finding a cure for cancer ??
Douglas King Go Callan, go!	$30.00
Helen Bender	$30.00
Kyle Courtney So happy to support you!
Nick Patterson	$25.00
Peter Fernandez Rock the house Callan!
Anonymous	$40.00
Erin Cathron-Warfield
Anonymous	$100.00
Riya Aggarwal Go Callan!!
Adam Rosenberg
Anonymous	$80.00
Donald Ger Susan and I are so grateful for all you are doing to fight cancer. Pedal strong. Be safe. Have Fun xoxox
Breauna Campbell
David Kravitz Wymer had the best note; won't try to compete. Have a great ride!	$72.00
Greg Wymer Out-bike Witch House!	$50.00
Anonymous	$100.00
Lindsay Cronk Ride on, Queen!	$30.00
Max Knee	$60.00
Patti Sampson Good luck Callan !
Claire Rodgers
Judith Weader Go Callan, go! Thank you for raising $$ for such an important cause!	$100.00
Anonymous Good luck with your ride! All courage and the best to you.
Scott Call You know another UFM kid!	$60.00
Anonymous	$40.00
Tom Cody
Edward Hebert	$60.00
Sean Graham	$100.00
Doug Adams Go, Callan, Go! And c'mon, UncertainFM community, let's help her make her goal!	$60.00
Lauren Stara
Piper Chiovoloni Love the cause and love you!	$100.00
Becky Anderson	$25.00
Raj Mitra	$25.00
Naomi Wolf	$25.00
Anonymous	$25.00
April & Brian Mazza Sway
Maurice Karpman	$30.00
Lydia Sampson
Linda Dyndiuk	$120.00
Anonymous Good luck Callan :)
Karen Larnerd ¡Buena suerte! ??	$25.00
Rick Osterberg	$100.00
Corrin Barnes
Patti Sampson Good luck Callan !	$100.00
Elizabeth McKinstry
Anonymous Go Callan Go! Enjoy yourself, you are doing something great!
Anonymous Ride on, Callan! Thank you for doing good things, even when they're difficult.
Anonymous Callan, you've committed AND are figuring it out. Way to go. Cheers, your Twitter friend
Dave Bartos
Beat Arnet Let's go Callan!	$100.00
Stephen R Hill Callae, you'll be great! Let the wind be at your back ...	$100.00
Kathleen Hill Cal, So proud of you for giving it another go. You ride for all the right reasons! Be safe, enjoy the ride, and I'll see you in P-town! Love, Mom	$200.00
Kyle Courtney
Diego Pino Navarro
Beth Grampetro	$100.00
Jennifer Wertkin Congratulations on year 3! You are an inspiration. I’ll meet you in Provincetown again this year!	$50.00
Melissa Techman Thanks for sharing memories of your Theater professor! My friend David McCall died of cancer when I was 18. He was smart, funny, and he taught me how to drive.	$30.00
Sebastien Sulser	$100.00

My History

2022	$6,230.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2019	$5,001.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Monument (2-Day)
2018	$5,076.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Monument (2-Day)