Every year, my profile page has said:

I've been inspired by Elliot Silver's committment to this cause, and he has convinced me to join him again this year in the Pan-Mass Challenge.

But, this year, I didn't need Elliot to convince me.

Every year, along the route, families who have been touched by cancer, some of whom travel to the roadside just for this event, set up picnics and cheer to the last of the literally thousands of riders in this crazy event, to thank YOU for the impact the Pan Mass Challenge has had in their lives. You can spot a few in this video I made of my first Pan Mass ride in 2017. I'm hoping I can share more of that enthusiasm with you this year. Also, there's chowder... immense quantities of chowder...

You might think your contribution can't do much, but 100% of every rider-raised dollar funds research and treatment programs - some of which would not exist but for your generosity. Collectively, we raised an amazing $72 MILLION dollars last year.

The chowder, incidentally, is on us. Expenses of the event itself are paid by our entry fees and services are provided by an army of volunteers.

I am looking forward to updating you on our training and fundraising progress as we rejoin the many other Pan Mass riders in this spectacular event in August. To learn more about this amazing event and where your donations go, click on the link at the upper left corner of this page.

I would love to have you along for the ride.