Hi Everyone,

Summer 2025 I will be riding in my fourth Pan-Mass Challenge, to continue raising money for finding a cure for cancer. My participation is in loving memory of my father, David M. Jasukonis Sr, who passed away from lung cancer on December 9th, 1999. At the young age of 42 my dad was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. Less than 6 months after that diagnosis cancer took his life, changing my family's lives forever. This year I will be also riding in loving memory of my mother, Dottie, who passed away in April 2021. She loved the PMC and was always so dedicated to all of the PMC events and truly had a passion for what it stands for- her presence will be greatly missed at the finsih line.

Cancer affects so many people, forever impacting their lives and their families. For this reason I have committed to raising $6,000 for the PMC by this October. All the proceeds go directly towards cancer treament and research through the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Please consider donating any amount if possible to this great cause to help find a cure & beat cancer once and for all! Donations can also be sent via check made out to David Jasukonis or also via Venmo.

Thanks for your support,

David M. Jasukonis Jr.

#NoOneFightsAlone

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2025 Ride Dedications

In Honor of Survival:

This year, I am proud to dedicate my ride in honor of Maureen Harrington, a dear family friend who recently beat breast cancer. Maureen’s strength, grace, and unwavering positivity throughout her journey were nothing short of inspiring. Her recovery is a powerful reminder of what we’re riding for — not only in memory of those we’ve lost, but also in celebration of survivors and the incredible progress being made in the fight against cancer.

Maureen’s story represents the hope we all carry — that with continued funding, research, and support, more families will be able to celebrate milestones, birthdays, and victories like hers. Her courage and resilience give meaning to every mile of this ride. Please consider donating in honor of Maureen's survivorship and perserverance over breast cancer. 

In Loving Memory:

This year I would also like to dedicate my 2025 PMC Ride to the following individuals I had the pleasure of personally knowing, all whom were impacted by cancer in recent years. The loss of these individuals has had a profound impact on their families, friends, and their communities. Their valiant fights against cancer will never be forgotten. Please consider donating in their memory as a tribute to the legacy of their lives. Cancer may have started the fight, but we will finish it.

• Mel Goldman- August 9, 1936 - January 11, 2023
• Helen LaPrade- November 30, 1936 — July 5, 2023
• Linda Filewicz- October 1, 1966 — December 26, 2024
• Frank Saba- August 11, 1949 — January 18, 2025