Dear family and friends,
The Pan Mass Challenge (PMC) is about commitment. For the 24th year, I will be riding in the PMC to raise funds for Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Cancer affects all of us and each year brings new challenges and people to ride in honor of or in memory of. Six years ago, I started Kirby’s Dream Team to raise funds specifically for the benefit of Kirby Green Grochal. Kirby was diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic neuroendocrine carcinoma. Kirby, together with her team of doctors at Dana Farber and her amazing family, fought to live her best life. Kirby lost her battle with cancer on May 19, 2023.
My father, Tom Crosby, was diagnosed in October 2019 with renal cancer. He fought bravely and was willing to participate in every trial his physician, Dr. McGregor, at Dana Farber offered him. Tom was steadfast in his desire to enjoy life. He lost his battle with cancer on May 20, 2024. To honor my father, this year I will be directing my fundraising dollars to Dr. McGregor’s Research Fund.
Both Kirby and Tom are my heroes because of the way they lived their lives with grace, courage and determination to overcome the challenges of cancer and its treatments.
There are so many loved ones and friends to honor and remember; I think of everyone while I train. The training is an undertaking that I am firmly dedicated to and my devotion to the PMC is a powerful tool for channeling grief as well as hope. Please join in on the hope by donating to my PMC ride.
With Love and Gratitude,
Laurel
