Gordon Swanson's PMC
Gordon Swanson's PMC
MY PMC Total
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PMC ID - GS0014
PMC ID - GS0014
Why I Ride ...
Way back in 1989 and 1990 I rode the PMC, but then for various reasons did not keep up the tradition. Back in 2011 I was out on my bike for a ride, not even thinking it was the PMC weekend, and saw the riders go by on their way to the 40 mile rest stop. I realized that they were taking part in something great and meaningful, and I was sitting on the sidelines. It started riding the PMC again in 2012 and I've been doing it ever since.
When I first road the PMC, it was more a physical challenge than anything else, and I really had no personal experience with cancer. But life is short, and many of us have lost friends, family -- my father -- and loved ones to cancer. The PMC is something I can still do, and contribute to a great cause. The progress made in treating cancer, and improving the quality of life for cancer patients is truly astounding, and organizations like the Dan-Farber Cancer Institute are on the leading edge of this life-saving research.
So every first weekend in August I will hop on my bike and keep riding, just as I did thirty five years ago.
My Links
Team Phat Tuesday
Why I Ride ...
Way back in 1989 and 1990 I rode the PMC, but then for various reasons did not keep up the tradition. Back in 2011 I was out on my bike for a ride, not even thinking it was the PMC weekend, and saw the riders go by on their way to the 40 mile rest stop. I realized that they were taking part in something great and meaningful, and I was sitting on the sidelines. It started riding the PMC again in 2012 and I've been doing it ever since.
When I first road the PMC, it was more a physical challenge than anything else, and I really had no personal experience with cancer. But life is short, and many of us have lost friends, family -- my father -- and loved ones to cancer. The PMC is something I can still do, and contribute to a great cause. The progress made in treating cancer, and improving the quality of life for cancer patients is truly astounding, and organizations like the Dan-Farber Cancer Institute are on the leading edge of this life-saving research.
So every first weekend in August I will hop on my bike and keep riding, just as I did thirty five years ago.
My Links
Team Phat Tuesday
My History
| 2025 |
$0.00 |
Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day) |
| 2024 |
$6,251.00 |
Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day) |
| 2023 |
$7,371.33 |
Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day) |
| 2022 |
$9,657.28 |
Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day) |
| 2021 |
$9,231.00 |
Sturbridge to Bourne + Wellesley Century (2-Day) |
| 2020 |
$3,462.69 |
Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day) |
| 2019 |
$5,640.43 |
Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day) |
| 2018 |
$5,218.36 |
Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day) |
| 2017 |
$5,132.25 |
Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day) |
| 2016 |
$4,610.00 |
Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day) |
| 2015 |
$4,552.25 |
Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day) |
| 2014 |
$4,301.68 |
Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day) |
| 2013 |
$3,850.64 |
Sturbridge to Bourne (1-Day, Sat) |
| 2012 |
$3,100.00 |
Sturbridge to Bourne (1-Day, Sat) |
| 2001 |
$25.00 |
PMC Fundraiser |
| 1990 |
$1,207.70 |
PMC Rider |
| 1989 |
$0.00 |
PMC Rider |
