This year will be my first bike ride in the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC). This 190 mile Bike-o-thon will be tough but knowing what you’re riding for helps you focus & finish strong. I am riding for family, friends & coworkers who have been diagnosed with Cancer...only a few were cancer survivors. It is the most devastating unfair disease that spares nobody. Approximately 38.4% of Men & Woman will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lifetime. There are 21 riders on Team Boston Fire who all have the same goal..raise money to find a cure to stop this disease. By participating in the PMC, I know we are making a difference in the fight against cancer. In 2016, an estimated 15.5 million people were cancer survivors. In 2026, that number is expected to rise to 20.3 million. The Pan-Mass Challenge is the #1 athletic fundraising event in the world. Contributing well over $600 million since it oringated in 1980. All raised donations go directly to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. I am very eager to start this process & begin my training. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your support & donations. With your help, we can make a difference!