Seems crazy to think that this past year (2020) has flown by despite being in the middle of a pandemic that we may have thought would have been past us already but here we are in 2021 with covid vacines being distributed and cancer still hasn't been cured yet while it still is affecting so many globally as well as to some that are personally close to me. As I begin to get ready for the starts of my 9th ride in the PMC, hoping to be able to ride in my usual 50 mile ride during the first weekend of August or PMC weekend, and not have to figure out how I was going to virtually bike the miles like I did during last years ride. Even with the past years challenges that everyone faced, going into the PMC 2021 just like every year prior has me thinking of the countless memeories from rides during previous years to navigating a virtual route to looking ahead with hopes of one day soon that there will be a cure for all forms of cancer.

Each year I'm always asking myself why do I ride and each year it always remains the same to ride for those who can't and are currently fighting this awful fight, while riding for those who have beat it and in memory of those who are no longer here. This year I am riding in the 2021 PMC in remembering my cousin Ericka, who lost her battle to brain cancer at the young age of 7, as well as Jane and her husband Kevin, both having lost their battle to lung cancer and were long time friends of my mom. Also in memory of Corrinne, who I had been partnered up with for 2 years as my pedel partner with the PMC. As well as for Skye Plaisted, a bright and adorable 5 year old who is currently battling her own fight against cancer. Lastly, I will be riding the miles in honor of a good friend and former manager, Michelle, who is a colan cancer survivor, and two close family friends Donna & Mary who are both breast cancer survivors.

Going into PMC 2021, this will be my second year riding with the Patriots Platelet Pedalars team where all funds raised go to Dr. Ken Anderson at Dana Farber and his research to help fight Multiple Myeloma as well helping those that have been diagnosed with this form and other forms of cancer.

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.