Why I Volunteer and Why I Ride ...
Here we are, more than a year since we learned of a pandemic that would affect our lives and rock our world in such an impactful way. In the midst of sadness and loss, so many have found new strength and hope. We have had to adjust and adapt just to survive and keep safe. We are resilient. Our 2020 PMC was Reimagined last year and will be very different again in 2021. Our mission is important though. This is an even more frightening time for those affected by cancer as their health can be challenged merely by human contact. I continue to be inspired by all of the brave people who have fought and are fighting various forms of cancer. Sadly, and all too close to my heart, I know a few who have lost the battle too. The strength and courage of cancer fighters and survivors, and their families and friends are a force to be reckoned with. The strength and determination it takes to fight and their commitment and resolve continues to astound me and I will ride in honor of them and this is why I will continue with my commitment to the PMC. This will be my 10th year involved in the PMC. I will volunteer on Saturday and ride the Wellesley Century on Sunday. PMC has been my favorite and most treasured weekend of the year - it?s just a little different now. I feel so fortunate to have my good health. I will not be giving massages this year because of the pandemic but I will find a way to support the riders on Saturday. I will ride Sunday to raise money for the funding of research that will help to end a disease that affects so many people in so many ways. I ride with the team called the PATRIOT PLATELET PEDALERS. All of the funds I raise are earmarked to go to Dr. Ken Anderson's research lab. He is one of the world's leading researchers in Multiple Myeloma (also benefiting the research of other cancers) and is located right here in Boston at The Dana Farber.I thank you in advance for your donation and hope that I will be able to continue to participate in the PMC for years to come.
