On August 2nd and 3rd, I will ride 166 miles (265km) from Newton to Provincetown as part of my 3rd Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC). The first leg is 90 miles from Newton to Borne (via the PMC start at Babson), followed by a 76-mile ride over the Borne Bridge and to Provincetown on 5AM on Sunday. I'm asking you to join me again in supporting Dana Farber Cancer Institute with a tax-deductible donation of any amount. It adds up!
With the SIGNIFICANT and SUDDEN cuts to funding of science and medical research happening these past few months, I think this is the most important year ever to show our moral and financial support to the researchers and doctors at Dana Farber. I've set a goal of raising $9000 this year, and with pledges and arriving matches, we are already over $6000 with two months to go!
As one of the most impactful athletic fundraisers in the world, the Pan-Mass Challenge is at the forefront of the battle against cancer. 100% of rider-raised revenue directly supports the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's tireless commitment to finding cures. Our 121-member team, the FLAMES (Fast Legs and Minds Eliminate Suffering), has set an ambitious goal to raise $1.6 million this year for the lymphoma and leukemia labs at Dana-Farber, looking to each rider to add $1500 on average to their 2024 total. The PMC reached a cumulative $1 Billion raised last year! These funds have a profound impact, funding named fellowships and basic research that drive advancements in treatment and care. Your donation, regardless of size, is not just a contribution but a significant part of this lifesaving work.
Our team is not just a group of riders but a community of individuals directly impacted by cancer. We have doctors who have treated or advised our family members. Dana-Farber's dedication and expertise have touched our lives as they have for countless other families.
Each year, our team's efforts are instrumental in funding two fellowships, and research papers cited the team for our support. The PMC will achieve a remarkable milestone this year, hitting $1 billion raised since its inception. Every dollar riders raise goes directly to Dana-Farber, making each contribution crucial in the fight against cancer.
I kindly ask for your support in this effort. Regardless of size, your donation will contribute to lifesaving research and care for those battling cancer. Together, we can make a significant impact.
You can donate by credit card, Venmo, or donor-advised fund from this page. To donate by check, make it out to Pan-Mass Challenge, with Jack Prior JP0599 in the memo field, and mail it to me or Pan-Mass Challenge, 77 4th Avenue, Needham, MA 02494
Thank you for considering this request and for any support you can provide.
Jack Prior
