Year #11.

A massive thank you off the top to all of you who have supported me over the years - particularly those who did so in 2024 for what was a very special 10th PMC ride. Every year, I'm reminded of and humbled by the amazing network of family, friends, and loved ones that surround me. I couldn't do it without each and every one of you.

Unfortunately, this past year, like many before, was also a reminder of the unforgiving disruption and sadness cancer brings with it. Austin, one my closest friends, lost his father, Jim, in February after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Even in the darkest times this past year, I was moved not only by the persistence and fight Jim showed, but also by the sacrifice Austin and his family made to take care of him.

Austin has been a foundational part of my PMC weekend since I first started riding 11 years ago - sending me off at the starting line every year, no matter the circumstance.

Our collective hope for a cure continues, but until then, every dollar donated to Dana Farber gets us one step closer.

I'm excited for another year of riding for and supporting a truly life-changing organization.

All love,

Chip

To read more about Jim and the wonderful man he was, see here: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/james-flajnik-obituary?id=57555855

Why I ride:

I ride in memory of Catherine Malatesta, Courtney Jones, Dawn Moses, my grandmother Miriam Daley, my uncle Mark Beliveau, and Jim Flajnik.

I ride in support of Josh Bell, my Nana, my Great Nana, my Grandfather, and my great Grandmother.

I ride for all of those who feel the impact of cancer in their homes, families, and communities. This is really the least I can do to give back to those doctors and nurses taking incredible care of those we love fighting cancer. Cancer is its own pandemic. It truly takes the efforts of us all.