Hi y'all!

As an avid cyclist, fitness enthusiast, and someone who cherishes any opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of those in need, I couldn't be more excited to participate in my first Pan-Mass Challenge this summer as a member of Team Duncan. On August 3rd and 4th, I’ll join hundreds of other riders on a 186-mile journey from Sturbridge to Provincetown in an effort to raise funds to support the incredible work of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

While the 186-mile ride will serve as one of the more physically demanding experiences I’ve ever faced, it will pale in comparison to the physical, mental, and emotional battles cancer patients and their families are forced to fight on a daily basis. It is these patients and families that serve as the inspiration for my ride and fundraising journey - I ride for them. I ride for my friends and family members who are currently fighting/undergoing treatments, who are survivors, and who’ve lost their lives to cancer. And I ride for those who will benefit from the treatment, research, and care offered by DFCI for decades to come.

Having the honor of being part of Team Duncan and OOFOS’ PR team, I also ride for Duncan Finigan, a former OOFOS employee who, despite losing her battle to stage 4 breast cancer in 2019, continues to live on through the impact of Project Pink - an OOFOS initiative that has raised over $4M for cancer research to date.

As part of my 2024 PMC journey, I’ve personally committed to raising at least $6,000 for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - and I would love your support in helping reach that goal. A few things to keep in mind if you’re able to donate:

- 100% of your tax-deductible donation goes directly to Dana-Farber

- If there’s anyone you’d like to dedicate your donation to, please leave their name(s) in the notes section and I’ll be sure to carry them with me during my ride (I have a few ideas brewing for how this will work - stay tuned!)

- EVERY donation will mean the world to me, no matter how big or small

Thank you in advance for your support!

Cheers,

Jared