Because firefighters are among the most affected professions by cancer—an average of 20 Boston firefighters develop cancer each year—and the Pan Mass Challenge is the leading athletic fundraising event in the country. It is a no-brainer that we play a roll in the fundraising event leading the charge in combating the disease that is affecting us all.

I also ride in loving memory of my father and best buddy, Bill Cuddy, who lost his battle with cancer just 3 years ago.