Dear Friends –

On August 3 and 4th, I will be participating in my 7th Pan-Mass Challenge - the largest charity bicycling event in the country.

I will again be riding the 170-mile route as a member of the New England Patriots Platelet Pedalers team.

The unfortunate truth is that I don't know a single person who hasn't been affected by cancer in some way - a family member, a friend or themselves. Fortunately, we are seeing remarkable advances that are leading to early diagnosis, effective treatments and models for future cures. I want to play a role in supporting those advancements – so I ride.

As someone who dealt with a rare but totally curable form of cancer in my thirties, I know firsthand, and am incredibly grateful, for the research and medical advancements that have taken place.

I hope you will consider supporting Dana-Farber through a donation to my Pan-Mass Challenge ride. My goal is to raise $8,000 this year.

100% of PMC rider-raised revenue will directly support the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

AT PMC, they like to say we're getting closer to a cure by the mile. That's true. However, we simply cannot cross the finish line without the help of a peloton of supporters. Thank you for your consideration.

With gratitude,

Dan

PS. Thousands of individuals will ride in this year's Pan-Mass Challenge. If you are already supporting one of those riders, thank you!