Please Join Me in the Fight Against Cancer!
The Pan-Mass Challenge Bike Ride
The Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) is an annual 2-day, 192 mile cycling trek across Massachusetts that raises money for cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. It raises more money for charity than any other single athletic fundraising event in the country, last year exceeding $1 billion in donations since its inception in 1980. I am proud to be participating in this incredible event again this year.
My Story
For a few years, Brenda and I have been cycling with a group of friends that train for the PMC and share personal experience with cancer, either as survivors or lost loved ones. Last year, to support our friends, we decided to join the PMC team. Little did I know that shortly after committing to the event that I would be diagnosed with cancer. I was floored and shocked as I had no symptoms. But I am incredibly fortunate to have access to diagnosis and treatment at the world-renowned Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. The amazing care team at Dana Farber provided critical consultation on treatment options that ultimately allowed me to make a challenging treatment decision. I am now cancer free with no side effects. The non-standard, non-invasive treatment I received and the exceptional outcome I experienced is directly attributable to cancer treatment research performed at Dana Farber.
Why We Ride
We ride for those who cannot. We ride to honor the memory of those we have lost. We ride to celebrate the survivors. We ride to raise funds that will help accelerate the search for a cure. Every mile we pedal in this event and the training to prepare is a testament to resilience, hope, and courage. The photo, left, I took of one of our teammates and illustrates just how personal this event is.
How You Can Help
I am determined to give back and make a difference in the lives of others who are fighting this relentless disease. You can too. Please remember, statistically, it is not a question of “if” cancer will affect us but “when” and “how” will cancer impact you, your immediate family or friends.
Your support means the world to me and to the countless individuals and families affected by cancer. Here’s how you can contribute:
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Donate: Every dollar counts and brings us closer to finding a cure. Click the links to the left to make a tax-deductible donation.
The funds raised support lifesaving cancer research, treatment and patient care. 100 percent of every dollar I raise goes directly to Dana-Farber, meaning that your donation has a real impact! Your contribution, at this critical time when funding for medical research is under attack, will help provide hope and healing to those battling cancer. The PMC is making a difference in the lives of patients at Dana-Farber and around the world.
Thank You!
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page and for your generous support. Together, we can make a significant impact in the fight against cancer. Let’s pedal towards a future where cancer is a thing of the past.
Joel
To learn more about the Pan-Mass Challenge, visit www.pmc.org
