My niece Meg lost her battle with Leukemia July 4, 2012, she was seven years old.

Last year I lost my friend Maggie the day before riding out to Sturbridge for the PMC.

I am riding in their memory.

This will be my 7th Pan-Mass Challenge and I have commited to raise $5,500.

I am grateful for the friends and family that are still here and I'm in awe of their strenghth.

Riding in the Pan-Mass Challenge is my small way of trying to rid the world of cancer. Last year 100% of rider-raised revenue went towards life saving cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

If you prefer to write a check, please make it out to the PMC, The Jimmy Fund or Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and mail it to me directly at:

Julie James
15 Summit St
Maynard, MA 01754

If your employer has a matching gift program, ask your Human Resources department for a form, and follow the process for matches.

I ride for my family, I ride for my friends, I ride for Meg.

Every little bit helps.

Cheer for me on August 1st and 2nd.

Thank you for your support.