Hi. I am pleased to let you know that I am able to once again participate in the PMC one-day bike ride, and join my riding buddy, Sy Marcus. We are both 'aging well', and still able to complete this 50+ mile ride.

Why do I ride? As many of you know, this is my 8th PMC, this year, once again, I will ride in memory of Beth Kavanagh- a great person, friend and a hygienist who worked with me at Sowles-Trauring Dental Partners for over 17 years.

Beth died from cancer at the young age of 42. She was a PMC rider for many years, and the office supported her ride every year. This year I'm doing my eigth ride in Beth's memory!! As you know, The Pan-Massachusetts Challenge raises money for life-saving cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through an annual bike-a-thon that crosses the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Please make a difference and support my PMC ride in Beth’s memory!

Please help me raise a “record” amount to help cure this dreadful disease! Last year I raised `$10,000.00!

Charlie Trauring