I am again riding the Pan-Mass Challenge this August 2nd and 3rd to raise money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and I am asking for your donation towards my commitment to raise $6,000. In September 2023, I was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and I am a patient at Dana Farber's Center for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Last year, I rode from Bourne to Provincetown, and this year I am riding both days, Sturbridge to Bourne (109 miles) and Bourne to Provincetown (78 miles). I am riding with PMC Team BBS (Brown Boy Strong) which was established in 2017 in honor of my friend and co-worker at CPCS, Kayur Shah, who passed away in 2019. This will be my second-year riding with Team BBS.

I am riding in memory of my brother-in-law, Eddie White. Eddie was diagnosed a week after me and he passed away in 2024. Eddie joked that he had double IPA cancer while I had Busch Light cancer. I know that if it were reversed, Eddie would be riding for me. I am also riding in memory of my mother-in-law, Kathy Fewer, and my aunt, Mary Caloia.

I hope to raise money to fund research to support the treatment and cure for cancer. Dana Farber is an international leader in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia research and treatment. 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 thank you in advance for your support.

Jim Corbo