I have been a PMC volunteer since 2008. Year after year I have met and talked with riders and volunteers who have shared their stories for being at the PMC. Some of them have a friend or family member who is battling cancer, others have lost someone to cancer, and some are cancer survivors (Living Proof). And every year I finish the weekend thinking, "I should be riding, I can do this", and then I don't. So this year I am doing it! I want to help raise money to continue the battle against cancer. No families should go through what these families go through.

I think back to when I was 11 years old and my friend was 13; she died of leukemia. As an adult, as a parent, I can't help but think back to the heartache that family endured. She had 5 siblings who lost a sister, parents who lost their child. And now, 50 years later, science can offer them so many more options...it's not always a cure, but they have come a long way. And so I will ride in memory of Robin and so many others who have lost their battle...my grandmother, my aunts, my husband's father, my friends, my friends' parents. I will ride in honor of those who have struggled with cancer and are now Living Proof...so many friends, co-workers, cousins, aunt. And I ride in awe of those survivors who continue to ride the PMC....they are SO inspiring and I'm sure they will all be passing me on the hills!!!

So please donate today so that Dana Farber can continue on their mission. 100% of your donation will go to Dana Farber. Thanks for your support!!