Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma is an inoperable juvenile brain tumor. It attacks between 250-300 children a year and currently, the only real option parents and families have for treatment is clinical trials. About 12 years ago, one of my best friend's 10-year-old nephew was diagnosed with DIPG. He died one year to the day after his diagnosis. Since then, Evan's amazing family has embarked on a cause to give families facing this dire situation a fighting chance. After a re-imagined ride in 2021, I joined Evan's family (parents, siblings, aunts, uncles) and friends on the official two-day, 160-mile Pan-Mass Challenge. I'm joining them again this year. I'm still riding for all those who have lost a brother or a sister to DIPG. While it wasn't to a childhood cancer, I lost a brother at a way too early age. While it has been years since we lost Jamie, his loss continues to impact us. I continue to ride so that young nephews and nieces can have the chance to meet their aunts and uncles in person and not just through photos and their parents' stories. I am riding so that families may one day have real treatment options for this unforgiving disease that preys on children, often taking them from their families less than a year after diagnosis. I am riding for a cure.

If it is within your means, please sponsor my Pan-Mass Challenge ride. No amount is too small and the difference it could make could be life-saving. Thank you for your support. #EvansCrew #pmc #TowardsACure #ForTheSiblings