Jonathan Slater's PMC

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$18,520.00

PMC TOTAL

$18,520.00

GOAL

$15,000.00

PMC ID - JS0147

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PMC ID - JS0147

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My Message

Dear Friends and Supporters,

On the weekend of August 2nd and 3rd, I will be riding in my 23rd Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC)—my third alongside my daughter, Logan. We will be doing the 2-day, 162-mile ride from Boston to Provincetown, raising funds for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) in Boston.

Each ride is meaningful, but this year’s is especially poignant. I will be riding in honor and memory of my mother, Dena Slater, who passed away in March of this year.

My mother was a profound source of strength, inspiration, and love throughout my life. She taught me about the power of gratitude, the importance of service, the value of hard work, and the centrality of love and connection. Her presence was unwavering. She showed up—always—for her students, her friends, her husband, her children, her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her life, defined by persistence, intellect, kindness, and loyalty, stitched together multiple generations of our family.

At her shiva, her great-nephew, Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz, read an excerpt from Maya Angelou’s When Great Trees Fall, which beautifully expressed the loss we feel:

And when great souls die,
after a period peace blooms,
slowly and always irregularly.
Spaces fill with a kind of soothing electric vibration.
Our senses, restored, never to be the same, whisper to us.
They existed. They existed.
We can be. Be and be better.
For they existed.

Every mile I ride this August, I will be thinking of her. Her memory—like the careful, red ink marks she left on every paper she edited as an English teacher and my mother—is permanent.

This year, I’ve made a personal commitment to raise $15,000 for the PMC. Given my background in Pediatric Psychiatry Consultation-Liaison, I designate my contributions specifically to the Psychosocial Fund at Dana-Farber, which helps children with cancer cope emotionally with the challenges they face. The PMC raises more money for charity than any other single event in the country—over $1 billion since 1980 and $75 million in 2024 alone! This success is the result of countless people riding for, and caring about, a cure. And because every penny matters, 100% of rider-raised donations go directly to Dana-Farber. You can learn more at www.pmc.org.

I know there are many worthy causes to which people dedicate their resources and time. It’s with humility and appreciation that I reach out to those who may be interested and able to support this vital mission. Every dollar makes a difference—not just in the search for a cure, but in easing the journey for patients and families who face unimaginable challenges.

I want to wish you and your loved ones continued good health in the year ahead. Thank you for reading, for caring, and for standing with us in this effort.

With deep gratitude,

Jon Slater

My Message

Dear Friends and Supporters,

Each ride is meaningful, but this year’s is especially poignant. I will be riding in honor and memory of my mother, Dena Slater, who passed away in March of this year.

At her shiva, her great-nephew, Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz, read an excerpt from Maya Angelou’s When Great Trees Fall, which beautifully expressed the loss we feel:

And when great souls die,
after a period peace blooms,
slowly and always irregularly.
Spaces fill with a kind of soothing electric vibration.
Our senses, restored, never to be the same, whisper to us.
They existed. They existed.
We can be. Be and be better.
For they existed.

Every mile I ride this August, I will be thinking of her. Her memory—like the careful, red ink marks she left on every paper she edited as an English teacher and my mother—is permanent.

I want to wish you and your loved ones continued good health in the year ahead. Thank you for reading, for caring, and for standing with us in this effort.

With deep gratitude,

Jon Slater

My Supporters

Facebook Fundraisers	$560.00
Christopher Libby
Carrie Assaf Congratulations Jon! How wonderful to continue to ride and especially this meaningful one in honor of your Mother, with your daughter following along! Hope life is good and continued good health.	$100.00
Marc Gourevitch	$250.00
Anonymous	$100.00
Richard Mayeux Keep going strong Jon Richard and Nancy	$250.00
Ben Rosenberg Yo - go, go, go and carry your memories with you XO J+	$250.00
Family Tercek Go Jon and Logan!!	$120.00
Joshua Hyman Ride strong.	$250.00
Marc Danziger Have a great ride buddy	$500.00
Michael Vitale	$250.00
Eric Bartky Jon Your dedication to this cause is amazing. Ride on my friend! Eric
Baerbel and Jon Allingham
Anonymous	$150.00
Peter T Schneider	$60.00
Dr Joseph Levy	$250.00
Jaime Cosloy	$50.00
Greg Agran Ride like Jeff!	$250.00
Anonymous My best wishes Jon !!
Eric Cheung
Lillian Rosenblatt So amazing that you continue to do this ride and particularly with Logan. Kudos to you guys Lil	$60.00
John Dietz	$60.00
Richard and Susan Wilk	$100.00
susan landsberg Thank you for all you do <3 With Gratitude, The Landsberg Family	$250.00
Debra and Gary Monzon Glad you are riding this year! Know that Gary will be right there with you in spirit.
Lisa DeDomenico May the wind be on your back, enjoy the ride.	$120.00
Elaine and Marc Hertz Go Dr Slater Go! So happy to contribute and support your great cause !	$150.00
Tod Elkins Enjoyed the training runs in LV and Sardinia. Go, Logan!	$50.00
Chrisanne Bradley Thanks for riding to support the cause and in living memory of your wonderful mom!	$30.00
Madeline Cohen We will have to join you one of these years!	$36.00
Joan Bregstein	$60.00
Joseph Damiani Ride for our Moms, we both had two	$250.00
Jane Rosenthal
Anonymous	$18.00
Hillary Burnett	$250.00
Philip Levine Go get ‘um J-Man!!!!! X O X O	$150.00
Marjorie Slater
Michael Sweeney Jon, Great ride for a great cause. Best, Michael Sweeney	$500.00
sharon marantz walsh Love you Slaters
Jeffery Dyke	$200.00
Denise Rothberg
Deborah Callaghan Pedal strong Jon. Your mom (and dad) are cheering you on from above! Much love! Deb	$50.00
Lynne Quittell	$100.00
Margery Mailman Go Slaters!	$30.00
Diane Kerstein	$60.00
Glen and Judi Markowitz	$150.00
Sheri Resnik Love is the best thing we do, beside riding for a cause. Go Logan + Jon xoxo The Resnik’s	$250.00
Richard Connor All the best Jon	$120.00
Thomas Biaggi	$150.00
Warren Zuckerman Good luck Jon!	$60.00
Sisalee Hecht Your Mother must have been a wonderful and unique lady. We trust you will always have loving memories of her. Kind regards, Sisalee Hecht and Stephen Cosloy
Jeff Kuhn Best of luck! Jeff and Julie	$60.00
Bill and Julie Westervelt Have a great ride Jon!	$250.00
David Zwiebel	$30.00
Gary Halperin Always a great cause - enjoy the ride	$500.00
ANDREA CHILLEMI So sorry about the loss of your beloved mom. Miss you guys! Andrea & Jim	$60.00
Norma Jean Markus John! Next thing we know, there'll be three generations of Slaters on this ride... god willing ?? Sending love, Norma Jean	$30.00
Joanne Hickcox So sorry about the loss of your mother. She sounds like an extraordinary person.	$250.00
Anonymous	$100.00
William Osborn Happy to support in honor of your mother.	$300.00
Mark Shlomchik Go Jon and Logan! Dena lives on in you both!	$200.00
Diane Cricchio Jonathan, you are such an inspiration you after year I see you giving yourself to this great cause.Jonathan, you are such an inspiration you after year I see you giving yourself to this great cause.
CLARICE Kestenbaum Wishing you both a successful ride for this wonderful cause.	$250.00
Sharon Oberfield All the best. Sharon oberfield	$120.00
Anonymous
Kenneth Gorfinkle In Memory of Dena Slater	$250.00
Peter and Jane Schneider
Pamela Gallin Dear Jonathan Bravo for what you are doing and have done for so many. May your mother’s memory be a blessing. Pamela Gallin	$36.00
David Markowitz Dear Jon, Great to see that you are now doing this ride with your daughter!	$150.00
Lenore Ades	$120.00
Jody Kraus	$60.00
Jason Kerstein	$30.00
Jennifer Blomback Have a great ride, Jon and Logan! Jenn & Kris Blomback	$100.00
Karen and Jay Reinhard We are honored to support you and this meaningful cause. Wishing you and Logan a safe and powerful ride. The Reinhard Family
The Dichter Family
Thom Forbes	$30.00
Chap Attwell	$500.00
Mark Silbey Happy to honor both you and your mother! Amazing that this is your 22nd Pan mass challenge	$250.00
Daniel Cohen Stay Calm and RIDE ON!	$120.00
Warren Shlomchik	$500.00
Harriet McGurk Stella	$100.00
Steve Caprara At it again huh? ?? You're awesome John!	$120.00
David Carver	$500.00
Cynthia Rogers Your mom sounds lovely.	$1,000.00
daniel williams Jon- My condolences regarding your Mom's passing and my tribute to your impressive efforts in support of this worthy mission. Best wishes, Dan Williams
Denise Leung	$120.00
Zvi Marans	$120.00
Alan Offenberg	$250.00
Michelle Ores Dear Jon & Logan, You’ve got this! Congrats! Best Michelle Ores	$500.00
Lee Cohen	$30.00

Jonathan Slater's PMC

Jonathan Slater's PMC

MY PMC Total

$18,520.00

PMC TOTAL

$18,520.00

GOAL

$15,000.00

PMC ID - JS0147

DONATE BY DAF, BANK, OR CARD

PMC ID - JS0147

DONATE BY DAF, BANK, OR CARD

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