Hello, friends and family-

This year I'm riding in honor of our daughter, Valerie, who has made a most remarkable recovery from osteosarcoma over the past 12 years. We are forever grateful to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and would like to give back a little bit to say thanks. So, we ride.

Over 10,000 riders and volunteers participate annually, each one with a story to tell about their connection to cancer, each one spreading love and good will that transcends the insanity of the undertaking. The excellent organization of the event results in a safe ride and also in an exemplary charity- 100% of donations goes to improving the lives of cancer patients and to curing kids like Valerie. We believe that Valerie would not have thrived so well had she been treated anywhere else. This year, the PMC event will raise over 50 million dollars to help cancer patients.

Valerie will be recovering from surgery this summer, but she will join us again in 2019, for her 5th PMC. Please join us in supporting cancer research that will benefit all of our families.

My Links

Globe article about Valerie 2017 https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/08/05/thousands-cyclists-take-off-for-pan-mass-challenge/MdHP9UBhRIFc8bmSXfBScN/story.html

Globe article about Valerie 2007

NECN story about Valerie and friends

Team Bourne To Ride