Family and Friends,

Team Highlanders is back and looking forward to another Pan-Mass Challenge. It's unbelievable to see how our team has grown over the past 6 years. From 5 of us to now close to 20(!) riders and almost $400K raised in our lifetime... Truly impressive to see what the power of our team is capable of and it's all thanks to you!

While our team has grown, I am and will always be, inspired by the spirit of Ted. For nearly two decades he rode and fundraised for the Pan-Mass Challenge. His passion for the cause and community was paramount to him. He was constantly imploring people to get on a bike and ride. To him, there was no greater charity to fundraise for. When Ted was diagnosed with cancer, we all saw Dana Farber’s impact on those who have to fight this terrible disease. From cutting-edge innovation in medicine to the quality of care from every person we worked with, there is truly no greater cause I can think of to help.

Nobody likes asking for money and these days more than ever we are all feeling the pinch. However, I can promise you from first-hand experience that your money is going to a great cause. With your support, we rally behind all those who battle or have battled with this disease. The toll that cancer takes not only on the patient, but on their families as well is colossal. Our experience with Dana Farber touched us all and I can assure you that the money we donate goes to a fantastic cause for those who battle.

The countless stories from friends near and far about Ted heading out before sunrise only to greet them with a smile and a cold beer at the end of each ride is the attitude we strive to carry on. We champion his legacy and hope to be a little more like Ted every day.

Thanks for your support.

Love,
C