This is a very special year for me and for PMC. In my 9th year of riding, I’m proud to share that I surpassed $100,000 in total fundraising last year, and I’m setting even bigger goals in 2025.

It’s incredible to think how far this has come. I can still remember being nervous about raising $5,000 back in my first year in 2017. Now, with stronger training and more motivation than ever, I’m excited to be back on the bike for PMC 2025 from Wellesley to Provincetown over two days.

Beyond my personal goals, PMC is continuing its journey toward an extraordinary milestone—$1 BILLION raised since 1980. I’m proud to play even a small part in that impact.

Why I Ride

It’s now been fourteen years since my mom was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer. She is the reason I ride.

Her strength, resilience, and unwavering positivity have inspired me every day. No matter what she faced, her faith, smile, and laughter never faded. She’s not only my role model but also one of my biggest supporters. The way she lives her life motivates me to live mine with intention—and riding in the Pan-Mass Challenge to support lung cancer research at Dana-Farber is one of the most meaningful ways I can do that.

I proudly ride with Team LUNGstrong, raising funds for research at the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., yet it continues to be underfunded. But there’s good news—real progress is happening. In the last five years alone, more treatments have been approved by the FDA than in the previous 25. Dana-Farber, and especially the Lowe Center, has played a key role in nearly all of them.

With continued investment in genomics and personalized therapies, we’re moving closer to earlier detection, better outcomes, and more hopeful futures for patients and their families.

How You Can Help

This year, I’m committed to raising at least $15,000, and every donation—no matter the size—makes a difference. Even better, 100% of every rider-raised dollar goes directly to Dana-Farber, and your donation is tax-deductible.

Your support fuels progress. It brings hope. And it helps carry every rider to the finish line.

Thank you for being part of this journey with me.

Team LUNGSRONG

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.

I'm 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!

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