Dear Family and Friends,

I’m so excited to be riding in my first-ever Pan-Mass Challenge, a bike-a-thon that raises more money for charity than any other athletic fundraising event in the country. The PMC brings us Closer by the Mile to a cure for cancer, and I’m proud to ride alongside my sister (in her 7th year), my mom (in her 1st), and the incredible LUNGSTRONG team.

When my dad was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer in 2016, he and my sister began riding for the LUNGSTRONG Foundation. Thanks to Dana-Farber, we had three more years of memories with him than we expected. He passed away in 2019, and I’m riding in his honor, and for all those impacted by cancer.

Since 1980, PMC riders have raised over $1 billion for cancer research and care at Dana-Farber, one of the nation's top cancer centers. 100% of every dollar raised goes directly to Dana-Farber to support their lifesaving work. Your donation makes a real difference, please help me reach my goal and bring us one mile closer to a cure.

With gratitude,
Ellrose