My 1st year was a ride from Wellesley to Bourne, then my 2nd year was Wellesley to Bourne then Bourne to Wellesley. Now for my 3rd year, it will be the full ride from Wellesley to P-Town! I can't wait and really looking forward to crossing the finishline with the full PMC Group!
Now a little but my story and how my family has been affected by cancer:
It has been eight years since my Mom was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer. The reason I am riding is because of her and her strength. She has been incredible throughout the entire diagnosis and I am amazed everyday by her resilience and positive attitude. No matter what was happening, her faith, her smile and her laughter has never wavered. She is one of my role models and even bigger personal supporter of mine. It’s because of the way she lives her life that I want to do the best that I can in mine, and riding the PanMass Challange to raise funds for lung cancer research at Dana Farber is one way to do that!
This August I am proud to be riding with Team LUNGstrong raising funds for lung cancer research at the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, affecting more people than breast, colon, prostate and pancreatic cancers combined and yet lung cancer research is woefully underfunded. BUT the good news is that progress is being made and Dana Farber (and specifically the Lowe Center of Thoracic Oncology) is at the forefront of lung cancer research. In the last 5 years there have been more treatments approved by the FDA than in the previous 25 years. In almost all of these new treatments, DFCI has been part of the research process. As more research is being done on genomics and personal therapies, the more successful we will be in the fight against lung cancer and other cancers.
For my thrid PMC, I am riding the 162-mile leg from Wellesley to Bourne and then all the way to P-Town. I really hope you will join me in my commitment to raise at least $5,000 for cancer research in any amount that is doable for you. Every donation brings us closer by the mile. And remember, because every penny matters, the PMC donates 100% of every rider-raised dollar directly to Dana-Farber, and your donation is tax deductible.
Team LUNGstrong is making a difference and I truly appreciate your help!
