Dear Friends,
Happy New year , welcome to the new decade.
We are Riding and Raising donations again this year for Pauline.
In the fall of 2017, we all suffered the loss of our close friend and family member, Pauline Martin, when she succumbed to metastatic breast cancer. Pauline was taken from us in the middle of a beautiful life, but not before fighting for nearly two years to overcome this disease. Before (and after) she was diagnosed, she lived a full, productive, ambitious and admirable life. She left behind a vibrant career, a beautiful family, and unreached potential for so much more.
To honor the memory of my sister, and to help make a difference on behalf of her, I will once again be cycling in the Pan Mass Challenge. The 2020 ride will be my second ride for my sister Pauline.
The PMC raises money for life-saving cancer research and treatment at The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and The Jimmy Fund by orchestrating an annual Bike-a-Thon. The ride crosses through Massachusetts, with many different riding options. My ride starts In Sturbridge, covers 196 miles over 2 days and concludes in Provincetown, fittingly one of Pauline’s favorite places.
Founded in 1980 the PMC has raised over $717 million since inception and a record breaking 63 million in 2019. 100% of donations and proceeds go directly to The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and The Jimmy Fund.
All of us have been affected and often irreparably changed by Cancer. But through research, funding and advances in treatment and care, we can work towards a future that can be cancer free. I am proud to take part in an event that will directly fund these advancements, to directly impact cancer care, treatment, and prevention...and eventually a cure.
To take part in the event I have committed to raise a minimum of $5,500 as my personal goal. Donations are tax deductible and may be made online at http://www.pmc.org/JM1008. If you prefer to write a check, please make it out to the PMC , The Jimmy Fund or Dana Farber Cancer Institute and mail to me. With your donations, we will contribute to the cause on behalf of my sister Pauline
Sincerely
John Martin
