This year marks my 17th Pan-Mass Challenge, and as I reflect on the road behind me and the one ahead, I’m struck by how personal this ride has become.

I first joined the PMC in 2009 after a frightening chapter in my family: my mom’s scare with Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. That initial push to “do something” has grown into a deep, lasting commitment. I ride in memory of my grandfather, who lost his battle with glioblastoma. I ride for my cousin, Kenley who was diagnosed with osteosarcoma at age10. Just last summer she decided to amputate her leg. A brave decision by an even more incredible young girl. She is now cancer free. And I ride for the countless friends, colleagues, and loved ones who have been touched by cancer, directly or indirectly.

This year, as I sat in the dermatologist’s office for my first skin cancer removal, I was reminded that this disease doesn’t care about timing. It touches all of us eventually whether through someone we love or through a personal diagnosis. It’s a universal experience, and that’s why this mission still matters so much.

Over these 17 years, I’ve seen firsthand how much progress we’ve made. The research happening at places like Dana-Farber is changing what’s possible from personalized cancer vaccines to CAR-T cell therapy to life-saving immunotherapies. We are turning the tide, and that’s not just thanks to science it’s thanks to you.

The Pan-Mass Challenge isn’t just a bike ride. It’s a movement. And every dollar raised goes 100% directly to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. That’s not just rare it’s remarkable.

This August, I’ll once again ride 192 miles from Sturbridge to Provincetown. I ride for the people I’ve lost, the people still fighting, and for my future self and my children’s future, and yours. Cancer is still here, but together we’re making it more treatable, more survivable, and one day, hopefully, preventable.

If you're able, I humbly ask for your support. No donation is too small. Every single one helps me reach my goal and helps fund the next breakthrough that could save a life.

Thank you for standing with me on the road and in this mission.