YEAR 13....It will always be for MARCIE & DIANE

Here goes another year and another ask. My personal goal remains the same; to kick cancer's ass, make a difference where I can, and to hold close and honor the memories of those we have lost along the way to this disease. I keep thinking that every year will be my last.... But cancer hasn't stopped taking our loved ones.

My original inspiration and the reason I started riding is for Diane Legg. I never wanted to have to write this, but Diane passed away on December 30, 2024. Diane fearlessly battled lung cancer for over 20 years, becoming a beacon of hope for so many in their own fight. She led the organization to raise over $8 million dollars for lung cancer research at Dana Farber and Mass General. Diane had the ability to make every one she knew feel special and loved by her. She had an uncanny ability which prevented many from being able to say no to her. Above all, she brought HOPE to so many. The impact she had on this World, the people that she knew and those that only knew of her, has left behind an exceptional legacy. To say she is missed, is an understatement. I raise for Diane.

I will always ride in memory of my best friend, Marcie Hatch Bradley. At the age of 41 she lost her life to Glioblastoma. I believe she was the best human being that I ever had in my life. I was beyond lucky that she moved in next door to me when we were just 9 months old. She was my person. I miss her and think of her every.single.day. I ride in hopes that one day no one else has to feel and suffer through the loss of a loved one. I raise for Marcie.

My Father has Stage IV prostate cancer. His focus is being here for his family as long as he can and to make sure everyone is taking care of. He turned 84 in August. I raise for Pop.

After the life altering loss of my best friend to cancer in 2018, I wanted to do more, give more. I was able to partner with the non-profit Tough Warrior Princess to start and facilitate a support group for women who are or who have battled cancer. The experience of meeting women recently diagnosed, in the middle of treatment, and those now cancer free has been both hard and rewarding. I raise for the TWP's.

I raise for LUNGSTRONG Team members, Diane, Kevin, Michelle, & Dave. I raise for all the friends and relatives of those who sponsor me year after year in honor of their lost ones. I raise for those currently fighting.

My goal is $6,000 this year to continue to honor my best friend, Diane, those that are still fighting, and for everyone we have lost.

Any help big or small is greatly appreciated. See if your company has a match program to make your donation go further. 100% of rider-raised revenue goes directly to support the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's tireless commitment to finding a cure. I have met the research Doctors, visited the labs, and have seen firsthand the impact this ride has. Thank you for helping me make a difference.

Christine