Dear Friends and Family,
I am writing to you 1 week before the Pan-Mass bike ride challenge.
It’s already been an incredible journey, fund raising and training prior to the ride on August 2nd/3rd. So far, I have ridden over 1200 miles since the start of my training. Hopefully this training will pay off and propel me to the finish each day. It will still be a challenge to ride 84 miles (day 1) and the 77 miles (day 2), but believe the enthusiasm of the crowds and my love of riding will help me.
I wanted to share - so far, I have received 105 donations raising $14,400 for the Dana-Faber Cancer Institute. My goal was to raise $6,000!!!!!!!!
I feel so humble and grateful having received such incredible support, and wanted to thank you all for your generosity, kind words and positive energy.
Please find a special shout out to those who have supported me and this important cause.
In heartfelt gratitude,
Jodi Sisley
See intial letter below.
Dear friends and family,
I am thrilled to announce that this August, I will be a proud participant in the Pan-Mass Challenge, a bike fundraising event dedicated to bringing us Closer by the Mile to a cure for cancer. Based in Boston, MA, the Pan-Mass Challenge raises more money for charity than any other athletic fundraising event in the country for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The funds I raise will directly support Dana-Farber's groundbreaking work in the search for cures and better treatments. 100% of every dollar raised will go directly to Dana-Farber—your donation makes a real impact!
Participating in this event has been a personal goal of mine since my Aunty Phyllis passed away from colon cancer. Aunty Phyllis was a remarkable, funny woman (I have some great stories) who was incredibly supportive of me. She would have been so proud to know that, by cycling 160+ miles in just two days, I’ll be raising funds for cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
This will be my first Pan-Mass Challenge ride, as the distance and fundraising requirements had previously made me hesitate. Will I be able to ride the 160+ miles from Wellesley to Provincetown? I’ve never ridden my bike that far before—how do I prepare for such a long ride? However, what has felt like apprehension has now turned into action, inspired by Rabbi Hillel’s famous wise words: 'If not now, when?’
By sheer luck, I was invited to join a group of eight incredible women to be part of a team called Grateful Living. Some members have loved ones fighting cancer, while others have endured the deep pain of loss.
I’ve fully embraced the challenge of cycling 160+ miles, and picture my Aunty Phyllis cheering me on with a giant, silly sign along the route.
Since its founding in 1980, the Pan-Mass Challenge riders have raised more than $1 billion for life-saving cancer research, treatment, and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, one of the top cancer care hospitals in the country.
Please consider donating to my PMC page. I can only do this with your generous support.
With heartfelt love and gratitude,
Jodi Sisley
Dear Friends and Family,
I am writing to you 1 week before the Pan-Mass bike ride challenge.
It’s already been an incredible journey, fund raising and training prior to the ride on August 2nd/3rd. So far, I have ridden over 1200 miles since the start of my training. Hopefully this training will pay off and propel me to the finish each day. It will still be a challenge to ride 84 miles (day 1) and the 77 miles (day 2), but believe the enthusiasm of the crowds and my love of riding will help me.
I wanted to share - so far, I have received 105 donations raising $14,400 for the Dana-Faber Cancer Institute. My goal was to raise $6,000!!!!!!!!
I feel so humble and grateful having received such incredible support, and wanted to thank you all for your generosity, kind words and positive energy.
Please find a special shout out to those who have supported me and this important cause.
In heartfelt gratitude,
Jodi Sisley
See intial letter below.
Dear friends and family,
I am thrilled to announce that this August, I will be a proud participant in the Pan-Mass Challenge, a bike fundraising event dedicated to bringing us Closer by the Mile to a cure for cancer. Based in Boston, MA, the Pan-Mass Challenge raises more money for charity than any other athletic fundraising event in the country for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The funds I raise will directly support Dana-Farber's groundbreaking work in the search for cures and better treatments. 100% of every dollar raised will go directly to Dana-Farber—your donation makes a real impact!
Participating in this event has been a personal goal of mine since my Aunty Phyllis passed away from colon cancer. Aunty Phyllis was a remarkable, funny woman (I have some great stories) who was incredibly supportive of me. She would have been so proud to know that, by cycling 160+ miles in just two days, I’ll be raising funds for cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
This will be my first Pan-Mass Challenge ride, as the distance and fundraising requirements had previously made me hesitate. Will I be able to ride the 160+ miles from Wellesley to Provincetown? I’ve never ridden my bike that far before—how do I prepare for such a long ride? However, what has felt like apprehension has now turned into action, inspired by Rabbi Hillel’s famous wise words: 'If not now, when?’
By sheer luck, I was invited to join a group of eight incredible women to be part of a team called Grateful Living. Some members have loved ones fighting cancer, while others have endured the deep pain of loss.
I’ve fully embraced the challenge of cycling 160+ miles, and picture my Aunty Phyllis cheering me on with a giant, silly sign along the route.
Since its founding in 1980, the Pan-Mass Challenge riders have raised more than $1 billion for life-saving cancer research, treatment, and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, one of the top cancer care hospitals in the country.
Please consider donating to my PMC page. I can only do this with your generous support.
With heartfelt love and gratitude,
Jodi Sisley
I have chosen to keep all of my donors' information confidential; therefore it is not displayed on my PMC public donor list.
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