My love for cycling began at a young age, watching my dad cross the PMC finish line each summer on the Cape. Over the years the PMC has come to mean much more to me—not just as a celebration of cycling, but as a symbol of hope and support for those affected by cancer. Its significance became deeply personal as I witnessed friends’ parents and grandparents lose their battles with the disease. This ride serves as a way for me to honor their memories and contribute to the fight against cancer.

The Pan Mass Challenge is an annual bike-a-thon that raises funds for cancer research and treatment at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Since its inception in 1980, the PMC has raised over $900 million for Dana-Farber and donates 100% of rider-raised funds, making it one of the most successful athletic fundraising events in the U.S.

This year I will be riding alongside my father in the 2-day, 162 mile route from Boston to Provincetown, MA. I will be dedicating my ride in loving memory of Debra Epstein.