WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE...
Dear Friends and Family,
I am once again reaching out to ask YOU to support my annual Pan Mass Challenge (PMC) ride - my 16th – being held the first weekend in August. In 2024 I committed to ride across Massachusetts in the PMC - almost 300 miles over 3 days - from the western New York border to Provincetown but I unfortunately crashed my mountain bike, tore my left knee ACL and broke my tibia. Last May I underwent knee surgery and now have a few screws and a new ACL. I'm happy to report that I'm back, trained and ready to GO! This year, in addition to the PMC road ride I am committing to the PMC Unpaved, a gravel ride, both supporting cancer research.
I am part of a wonderful cohort of friends who love to cycle and have been riding together for the past 24 years. Our friend GreGG Fradkin was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2019, as was his sister, both in their fifties, neither of whom were smokers. Out of this awful diagnosis PMC Team 3G was born.
This year I continue my commitment to - Team 3G - to raise funds for and awareness of lung cancer. The money we help raise supports the Dana Farber Cancer Institute’s (DCFI) Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology (https://www.dana-farber.org/thoracic-lung-cancer-treatment-center/). Our funds also support Melanoma and Brain cancer research.
Our team goal is to raise over $400,000, which will allow this incredible team of oncologists, radiologist, and surgeons to do what they do best - provide optimal therapies and treatments to patients in search of lifesaving, innovative care.
Please help me in reaching my personal goal of raising $11,000! The PMC raises more money for charity than any other single event in the country, in 2024 the PMC surpassed the 1-BILLION DOLLAR in funds raised over their history! This success is the result of a lot of people riding for, and caring about, a cure. Since every penny matter, 100% of your donation goes to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. I encourage you to browse the PMC website and read some of the touching and inspiring stories.
Thank you for your support
Hal
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