The Pan Mass Challenge saved my mother’s life. At 46, she was diagnosed with stage 3 Hormone Positive Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. Because of the PMC and Billy Star, she was able to get an appointment at Dana Farber with some of the best oncologists in Boston. They told her that she would not survive the treatment regimens proposed elsewhere. They rapidly changed her protocol and, after grueling treatment, she was declared to have no evidence of disease.

I was 12-years old. I could not fathom the gift Dana-Farber had given me. Now, twenty-three years later, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for their Women’s Oncology team. Because of them, my mother has been by my side as I fell in love, got married, and gave birth to my boys. I’ve had the privilege of watching her bond with my kids – a relationship I never could have imagined as a young girl.

Today, I am also a patient at Dana Farber, where I receive regular screenings due to my family’s intergenerational cancer history. I’ve witnessed firsthand the care and dedication of every doctor, nurse, and technician.

After 29 years of the PMC being a summer tradition for my family, I am finally stepping into spandex and riding my first PMC!

Please join me in this cause with your donation. This year, due to federal funding cuts, Dana Farber will rely on the PMC more than ever. Every single dollar you donate will go directly to Dana Farber to fight cancer. Your support will make a world of difference!