The first thing is, I want to thank you for making a hard earned donation to the pan mass challenge.The People who decide to donate any amount are the real heroes. My hope is that this disease has not touched your life in any way, but the truth is that it has , deeply ,for many. You are helping someone you may never know but the spirit of helping others will live within you. Every penny I raise ( I will be personally matching every donation) goes straight to the helping the families and patients at Dana Farber cancer. On the first weekend in August, I will join 5,500 cyclists in the PMC ride, an annual bike-a-thon that raises money for research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) in Boston. This year's goal is $63million.This is going to be my 11th ride and has become a right of passage for the summertime, and the uplifting experience of joining together and helping other people. The goal cant be reached without donors( I would like to personally thank all who have donated in the past and those that will donate) . I am very much looking forward to the comradery of the event, and to know that 100% of what I raise will go to fight cancer. I believe in health,and helping others. By contributing to my fundraising goal you will be sharing with me the spirit of helping others and good health. Please leave a note if you decide to contribute, it will mean a lot to me.and to someone we may never know. Looking forward to your note . Burkie

I'm a proud supporter of the PMC because it is leading a charge to beat cancer. In fact, last year 100% of rider-raised revenue went directly to support the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's tireless commitment to finding a cure.