David Fernandez's PMC

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$19,154.60

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$19,154.60

GOAL

$15,000.00

PMC ID - DF0028

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Why I PMC

“Your test results look great; you will never need to see me again.”

I am a PMC “lifer” because I want people fighting cancer to be able to hear these words that they almost never hear or hear only after years of uncertainty and often with an asterisk. I rode my first PMC in 1994. It was an easy choice, a close friend’s mom was being treated at Dana Farber at the time, my childhood friend Mike had died of Leukemia at age 19, and three of my four grandparents died of cancer. Sign me up! Since 1994, I unfortunately have many more reasons to ride- my mom, college friends, extended family, co-workers, and people dear to me.

Last summer, my 30th Pan Mass Challenge was going to be epic. The traditional 192 miles from Sturbridge to Provincetown, MA with an extra 100 miles on Friday with my team, Hannah’s Bandanas from the NY border. My 30th PMC, covering 300 miles with amazing friends, and my brother and sister-in-law – it was going to be memorable. After a training ride two days before the ride, I felt severe weakness in my left arm and could barely lift a coffee cup. Later that day, after an ambulance ride to the ER, I was informed that I had a stroke.

I missed riding PMC weekend last year, but it seemed trivial knowing how bad it could have been. After extensive testing and world class medical care at Brigham and Women’s, I had an outpatient procedure to fix a congenital heart issue which had led to the stroke. I rode 25 miles 4 days later. In early January, my cardiologist spoke the words: “Your test results look great; you will never need to see me again.”

I could not stop thinking about how incredibly easy my health journey has been compared to what people diagnosed with cancer face: uncertainty, months/years of treatment, and the roller coaster of not knowing what the future holds. Thanks to years of research and investment in cardiac care and the work of expert medical professionals and I was able to ride 217 miles in my own “virtual PMC” last fall.

My dream is that one day every person with a cancer diagnosis hears the same words I did within 6 months of my diagnosis. The Pan Mass Challenge provides my 6,000 cycling sisters and brothers and I, the opportunity to build a future when doctors treating cancer no longer need to speak in terms of probabilities, possibilities, 5-year cure percentages, and the dreaded asterisk.

You can support my ride, The Pan Mass Challenge, and Dana Farber Cancer Center using the link below or using this link PMC.Org Donation Page. You can also search PMC.Org -Donate using my name or my Rider ID: DF0028. With your help, the PMC will break the $1 Billion dollar mark for fundraising since the ride started in 1980.

Thank you for your incredible support and cannot for the start line in Sturbridge, MA August 3rd!

Love,

Dave

Why I PMC

“Your test results look great; you will never need to see me again.”

Thank you for your incredible support and cannot for the start line in Sturbridge, MA August 3rd!

Love,

Dave

My Supporters

David Fernandez 0	$1,500.00
Brian Pinkham Great job Dave!
Abigail Prout So happy to see you back out on the bike! Keep riding strong…
Scott Jackman	$150.00
Monal K Patel Thank you for fighting and best of luck with you race.	$100.00
Jarret Croci So proud of you for doing this ride every year and what a special meaning this year - I admire the strength and determination Dave. Best wishes always.	$120.00
Nancy and Bill Dailey	$500.00
Katherine Erickson Congratulations, Dave!
Julie Margolis Amazing that you do this each year!!	$100.00
Janice Berkowitz Go Dave!!!!!	$100.00
Paul Goldsmith Hope you're having a great ride this weekend, Dave! And best of luck with your fundraising too. Paul	$30.00
Bonnie Roy Thanks for your dedication to such a wonderful cause!	$50.00
Eric Hamblet Have a safe ride	$100.00
Shauna Fuerst Thank you so much for riding for such a wonderful cause. We’re so happy you can participate again this year!	$250.00
Amanda Lofvers Best of luck on your ride this year!	$30.00
Matt Ritter Cousin, you continue to inspire all of us. Have a great ride! We'll be cheering for you!	$100.00
Anonymous	$30.00
Michael Cody
Kristin McAnaney Dave - thank you for your commitment to the ride! You got this! Love ya! KP	$250.00
Victor Politzi
Erik Benson Proud of your continued dedication to this event!	$120.00
Anonymous	$120.00
Faith Frisch Herms
Annemieke Schair-Cutter
Ineke Schair
Timothy Lynch Go Dave!!	$100.00
Marsha Sheriff Good Luck to you!! It’s a great cause .	$30.00
Brian Patrick Mulligan Dave, you are a BEAST! Have fun doing this ride! Your story inspires optimism and resilience. Thanks for doing this fundraiser!
Maria Chevalier So happy to support your amazing continued journey w/PMC, David...I'm inspired by your 30+ years of dedication and generosity of spirit!
Shannon Adams
Gregg Cohen Go get 'em team!!
Eileen Babbitz GOOOO Dave! We are all so proud of you and your dedication to this cause. Honored to call you one of the bestest friends ??
David Mack Best of luck Dave and thanks for riding. Stacey and Dave.	$500.00
Donna Furlong Have a great ride Dave!
Zach Shulkin Every year you guys do the incredible so a huge thank you for all your hard work to fundraise for such a great cause!
Matthew Sotir 31 Years! You Rock Good Luck - Have a Great Ride - Raise Lots of Money to Beat Cancer! Matt & Suzi Sotir	$1,000.00
Elizabeth Mazzola Good luck and have fun!
Anne Waldron Well done, David!!!!!! Such an amazing goal and continued accomplishment.
Jack Condon All the best for your ride! Great Cause!	$300.00
Julia Ginder Go Dave Go!!! Have a fantastic 30th PMC ride!! Love, Kate, Julia, Ken, and Claire	$250.00
Ruth Bender May the wind be at your back the whole ride!	$50.00
Chris Marinan	$60.00
Kent Fikrig Dave - have a great safe ride - Kent
Greg Alling Have a great ride Dave
Mirey Haneef Thank you so much for this.	$100.00
david scannell Good luck, Dave.	$50.00
Raymond Greco
Kirsten Sherman Cervati Appreciate your support of Dana Farber!	$100.00
Catherine and Randall Shulkin
Nicole Greene Good luck!	$100.00
Jospeh A. Cohen Good luck Dave! Proud of you!!	$1,000.00
Eric Stram
Kyra Kaszynski
Anonymous Good Luck!!!	$100.00
Ivan Cardona and Erica Schair-Cardona
Douglas Johnson Enjoy the ride Dave!	$50.00
Carla Marcus and Lawrence Mohr
Sandra Sheehy Go Dave! You are such an inspiration!	$60.00
Steven Miller
Julia Lewis Hope you have a great ride this year Dave! Your dedication and determination are inspiring! Love you! Julie
Raquel Frisch Go Dave!
Thomas Abbatiello Dave Fernandez for President!
Hilary and Robert Hoopes Keep riding and making change. So proud of your commitment to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.	$1,000.00
Nancy Ames Grateful. Just grateful.	$50.00
Stephanie Levine	$100.00
William Dalicandro Good luck Dave!
Mark Harris Good luck Dave. Great cause.	$25.00
Roland Desrochers
Magda Alden
Teresa and Barry McMahon/Fishman Thank you to all the researchers, doctors, nurses and fundraisers! Thanks Dave!	$150.00
Brian Wiles Dave, Commendable for how long you’ve been dedicated to this great cause! Thank you!
Gregory Boro Let's goooooooooo! Ride on big D! Enjoy the ride in good health. We love you and this phenomenal cause. Greg and Lauren
Laurence Scoville Have a great ride, Dave!
Eric Bremer Best of luck and enjoy your PMC weekend. Thank you for all you do.
Maria Chevalier Best of luck this year, Dave! You’re an inspiration to us all, and I’m proud to know you!	$60.00
Janice Berkowitz Go Dave!! So glad that you are able to ride this year. Hugs, Janice and Dennis	$120.00
Whit Marshall Ride on brother!	$250.00
Randy Catlin Good luck Dave and hats off to you for carrying on your great tradition!	$100.00
Marianna Cayten Thanks for your caring and actions!! Love, Marianna
kip shields Go Dave!
Sheri Millbury
Joe Zannino “There is no tomorrow! There is no tomorrow!”

My History

2024	$19,154.60	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2023	$21,499.55	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2022	$16,527.58	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2021	$15,218.77	Sturbridge to Provincetown Monument (2-Day)
2020	$14,336.20	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2019	$14,000.13	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2018	$14,608.60	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2017	$14,293.50	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2016	$13,369.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2015	$13,693.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2014	$13,460.59	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2013	$11,788.50	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2012	$10,895.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2011	$8,255.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2010	$7,975.82	Sturbridge to Provincetown Monument (2-Day)
2009	$7,700.00	Sturbridge to Wellesley (2-Day)
2008	$8,170.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2007	$8,685.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Monument (2-Day)
2006	$6,615.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2005	$6,270.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2004	$5,700.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2003	$5,255.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2002	$4,185.00	Sturbridge to Wellesley (2-Day)
2001	$3,460.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2000	$3,250.00	Sturbridge to Wellesley (2-Day)
1999	$3,165.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
1998	$2,726.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
1997	$2,404.00	PMC Rider
1996	$1,377.00	PMC Rider
1995	$1,475.00	PMC Rider
1994	$1,022.00	PMC Rider

David Fernandez's PMC

David Fernandez's PMC

MY PMC Total

$19,154.60

PMC TOTAL

$19,154.60

GOAL

$15,000.00

PMC ID - DF0028

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Why I PMC

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