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. I think its a great cause and I'm looking forward to being part of it.

I've been inspired by the mission of the PMC and from and like many people I've been inspired by the people in my life who have fought bravely against this disease. I have been an educator in Boston for 17 years and I'm honored to serve as the Head of School at Snowden International School at Copley. I have colleagues and former students who have inspired me to raise money to fight cancer including a former student named Trenaya who had an unforgettable impact on me as a young teacher.

We lost our friend and colleague Maryellen Monahan to pancreatic cancer two summers ago. I'd like to do something to help research efforts to fight this disease. My friend Keith Love passed away recently after a long battle with cancer, his courage, compassion for others and tireless work ethic supporting his school while in treatment was an inspiration for me. Like many people I look for ways to make a difference because I believe that there's always a way to help. This is my way of fighting alongside my people.

I've been training for the race and the mission of the Pan Mass Challenge and the people we will help drives my training efforts and also has helped me discover a positive outlet. I ran track in college when I was built for speed, now that I'm built for comfort this gives me an opportunity to reconnect with my inner athlete. I'm looking forward to the challenge of the 2-day 160 mile Pan Mass Challenge and the support I can generate to the fight against cancer. Please support us if you can!