It’s a long road to get there

What does it take to ride a bicycle 400 miles over a long weekend?

Well, 8 months prior to that weekend, I make a commitment and sign up for The Pan Mass Challenge.

I start training. Indoors, outdoors, whatever it takes. Easy rides, hard rides, intervals that make my body scream. I don’t care, I’m committed.

In my brain it’s complete chaos at times, I balance family, running a business, chores and training.

Annmarie grounds me, she says go ride your bike! The rest will still be here. She’s right, I ride, I feel better.

I couldn’t do it without her support, she’s just as committed as I am. She just doesn’t realize it.

I am Committed to those we lost to cancer, the ones fighting the fight and the living proof people that have beat it.

I made a promise that I would continue to do this as long as I am able, well, I’m still able so here I am 11 years later, asking for your support.

Every dollar we raise goes directly to Dana Farber cancer institute for life saving research and exceptional patient care.

Please consider a donation in any amount

Secure on line to Www.PMC.org/fc0044

If you prefer to write a check, please make it out to “Pan Mass Challenge “ and mail it to

Frank Catania

261 Brook St,

Rocky Hill,Ct 06067

My PMC ride starts in Rocky Hill, Ct and ends in Provincetown Ma at the tip of Cape Cod. Darn close to 400 miles on the first weekend of August.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and support!

I'm a proud supporter of the PMC because it is leading a charge to beat cancer. In fact, last year 100% of rider-raised revenue went directly to support the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's tireless commitment to finding a cure.

In loving memory of mom and dad

Thats why I ride !

Frank