The Pan-Mass Challenge is more than just a bike ride.
For me, it’s a way to turn my passion for biking into something meaningful—something that reaches far beyond myself. It’s about being part of a powerful, determined community that truly believes we can move mountains together.

Every year, more than 1.6 million people hear the words, “You have cancer.”
Those words change everything. They mark the beginning of countless doctor visits, sleepless nights, painful treatments, hard conversations, and an uncertain path forward. Cancer doesn’t just affect the person diagnosed—it ripples out, touching families, friends, and entire communities. It’s overwhelming. It’s heartbreaking.

But it’s in moments like these—when life shakes us the hardest—that we have the chance to show up for each other. That’s why I ride.

I’m a proud rider and supporter of the Pan-Mass Challenge, where 100% of every rider-raised dollar goes directly to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to fund cutting-edge cancer research and care. That’s not just a statistic—it’s hope. It’s progress. It’s real change.

Participating in the PMC has been one of the most humbling and inspiring experiences of my life. The ride itself—192 miles across Massachusetts—is a challenge, yes, but it’s fueled by something so much greater than physical strength. It’s driven by love, by remembrance, by courage, and by the dream of a cancer-free future.

Along the route, you see photos of loved ones. You hear stories of survival and loss. You meet people who have endured the unimaginable, and yet they’re cheering you on. It’s in those moments you realize: this isn’t just a ride. It’s a movement.

I’m deeply honored to be part of this incredible community. And with your support, I know we can make a difference—one mile, one dollar, one life at a time.

Let’s stick together. Let’s kick cancer’s butt.
From the bottom of my heart—THANK YOU.

-Katharina