It's hard to imagine that my family has been involved with the PMC for 20 years! Since 2004, when my husband, Stephen, did his first ride, Susan, Sean, and I began to volunteer on PMC weekends. Over the years, we have continued to volunteer, some years we rode, but every year we show up in one manner or another! Susan now works for the PMC year round, Sean has volunteered for years, Susan's husband and his siblings now vounteer as well, and I continue to volunteer and/or ride. This year I will ride 85 miles from Wellesley to Bourne and Stephen will continue on to Provincetown, another 78 miles. Why? Because I have seen the difference that Dana Farber has made with cancer treatments, most recently, with 2 family members (who are both doing well!) As I have said before, we all know someone who has received a cancer diagnosis and with new treatments available, there are alot more cancer survivors...they are Living Proof!

Having been both a rider and a volunteer, I have found that both roles are important to the success of the PMC. The 4000 volunteers who show up for PMC weekend help the riders have a better ride! There are water stops, medical tents, road crews, food tents, massage therapists, traffic coordinators...just to name a few of the roles that are filled on this weekend. Oh, and someone needs to serve the beer :) There are so many vital roles in making PMC weekend a success!

This year, the PMC's donations to Dana Farber have surpassed ONE BILLION DOLLARS! Please join me in supporting the PMC and Dana Farber by making a donation and you can be ONE in a BILLION!! Your support each year is appreciated by so many, but especially by me and my family. Thank you for your continued support!!

Closer by the Mile.

XO
Cathy