Since arriving in Boston, the PMC has been an anchor for our summer. It has been so fun - even for a non-athlete like me! The power of community is on full display during the year and even more so during the first weekend in August and PMC weekend. It is a beautiful and moving experience to be part of something that is having an impact every day on patients and families who are facing one of the most challenging times of their lives. In a time when so much in the world seems to be outside of our control, riding the PMC is a reminder that the power of people coming together for a shared purpose with love and generosity.  

Specifically, PMC support - and your support of my ride - has enabled Dana-Farber researchers to:

• Contribute to the development and approval of more than 60 cancer drugs during the last 10 years, including 4 in the last year—for the treatment of both pediatric and adult brain tumors to a specific type of leukemia and advanced kidney cancer; 
• Enable Dana-Farber basic science investigators to gain critical insight into the complexity of cancer and the many causes of progression, relapse, and treatment resistance;
• Develop genetic testing and diagnostic tools to speed diagnosis and save lives through prevention and early detection;
• and harness the power of data and next-generation technologies, including AI, to create more efficient and effective outcomes for patients.

To kick off the 2025 PMC weekend, the Pan Mass Challenge was featured this morning on Today on NBC in a national news segment with Craig Melvin highlighting what makes the ride and Dana-Farber so special. Please take a few minutes to watch via the link below:

https://www.today.com/video/how-the-pan-mass-challenge-raises-money-for-cancer-research-244126277956

Thank you for your support and friendship as participate in my 7th PMC this year!  
Melany