Dear Friend,

This August 2nd & 3rd, I’ll ride in my 26th Pan-Mass Challenge — continuing a 25-year tradition of honoring the family and friends who have bravely battled cancer. Each mile is a tribute, a promise, and a push toward a world without this disease, which continues to impact nearly two million Americans each year. With your generous support, I’m proud to be approaching a lifetime total of $300,000 raised for the PMC and the Jimmy Fund — where 100% of every rider-raised dollar goes directly to cancer research and care. Together, we ride to remember, to fight, and to cure.

You can make your tax-deductible donation at my PMC profile page:

http://www2.pmc.org/profile/JO0033

(Tax ID: 04-2746912)

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:

John O'Rourke

P.O. Box 636

Baltic, CT 06330

If your employer has a matching gift program, please check with your Human Resources department to help increase your impact.

To all of you that have supported me over the years – thank you. Your generosity continues to fuel the mission. And to those joining this cause for the first time, welcome — your support means the world.

Each year, we inch closer: higher survival rates, better treatments, and more lives saved. But the fight isn’t over. In 2025, the PMC aims to raise $75 million as it embarks on the goal of raising another $1 billion. Since 1980, the PMC has raised over $1.047 billion — all to move us Closer by the Mile. I invite you to stand with me once again in this effort.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or assistance that you may need in supporting this effort. Best wishes for continued health and prosperity in the months ahead.

Most appreciatively,

John O'Rourke

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