On July 2, 2024 I lost my mom, Vivian Lombardi after several months of illness. She was a 14 year volunteer at the Dighton-Rehoboth lunch stop. She was an avid supporter of the PMC and loved her riders! Since the passing of my sister Robin in 2003 from melanoma we had both made a commitment to support cancer research at Dana Farber through the PMC ride.

This past year has been incredibly challenging - losing my Mom and dealing with a few injuries made it hard for me to keep up with training. It's been disappointing at times, but through it all my commitment to supporting Dana-Farber hasn't changed. If anything these experiences have deepened my connection to the cause. Last month a family member and special person in my life received a grave cancer diagnosis. I will ride as a virtual rider in her honor this year.

Though Robin and too many others have lost their battles with cancer, I have followed my passion which led me to my purpose to make a commitment to fight cancer by supporting Dana-Farber. Each year there are so many who hear those dreadful words,you have cancer. This is a way we can help to make a difference.

Though I may not be able to be on the road this summer, I will be crushing cancer on my Peloton and volunteering to again raise support for one of the premier cancer research centers in the world.

Over the last 15 years my donors have raised over $91,000! In 2024 PMCers raised an incredible $75 Million Dollars to support Dana-Farber. This record-breaking year brings the PMC's total raised since 1980 to an outstanding $1.047 Billion in support of lifesaving cancer research and patient care. On August 2nd and 3rd 10,000 cyclists and volunteers will participate in the 46th Pan-Mass Challenge through 32 towns in Massachusetts, to benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. 

This success is the result of a so many people riding for, and caring about a cure. Because every penny matters, 100 percent of your donation goes to The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, to find a cure for someone that you know who is fighting cancer! 

You can support me with a donation by going to my website to donate online:

http://www2.pmc.org/profile/DP0153/

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