Friends/Team Cycle for Colby Supporters,
I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July holiday! I’m now counting down the days to PMC 2024 which is less than a month away. My dad will soon be tapering his training and it’s about time I start mine…
Back by popular demand, team Cycle for Colby will be hitting the road this year and the PMC is hoping to reach a grand total of $1 Billion dollars in donations. It becomes more difficult to ask you to donate each year, but I invite you to once again join our cause by supporting Team Cycle for Colby 2024. If you’re wondering who we have on the team this year, let me introduce you to our amazing riders:
MVP goes to Tess Pellegrini, who has been with us every year (including our remote 2020 ride in NYC). Though she won’t be able to participate this August, she tapped another veteran rider, Maureen Pellegrini, to take her place. Similar to Tess, she is all smiles for all 50 miles and a morale boost on wheels.
Next up, we have Jeff McLaughlin who will be leading the pack and right on his tail, Jake Hall. It’s not a race but the spectators will be watching to see who will take home gold… and who will follow the arrows this year. Hopefully 50 miles doesn’t turn into 65 but as PMC-ers say, closer by the mile!
Some of you may have heard of Sharky Bucks - for those who aren’t familiar, this is the primary currency at Jay Reicheld’s orthodontics practice. Sharkyland has unfortunately been experiencing hyperinflation this year and the FX rate is through the roof. Jay calculates he may need to raise 1 Billion Sharky Bucks to meet his fundraising goal, so every dollar (of USD) helps!
And of course, the Captain of the team – my dad. He continues to ride (even though I’ve told him not to after he had his hip replaced). His tenacity is the heart of this team and he leaves everything out on the course; which is why I plan to draft off of him for most of the ride.
Cycle for Colby recruits are all top draft picks. Some have said they’re the Celtics of PMC teams. I believe the direct quote from Billy Starr was “this is the team to watch this year”.
Back in 2013, I could not have imagined our team taking part in our 12th PMC. This year not only marks the 12th ride but also my eleventh year in recovery. I’m beyond excited, fortunate, grateful, and unbelievably humbled. All of our rides would not be possible without your generosity and thanks to everyone who has supported us over the years, Cycle for Colby has raised more than $445,000 for cancer research and treatment at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
As always, any donation is greatly appreciated. I realize that some of you have already donated to my dad. If so, THANK YOU – and if not, I hope you consider donating!
Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your continued friendship and support.
Colby
