Riding in the PMC is an experience like no other. I'm 83 years young and still willing to ensure the aches and pains. My association with PMC began in 1982 when I joined a friend for a bike ride - probably a slightly longer bike ride than most people would take on a weekend. But what happened on that ride set the stage for all my subsequent rides. As I prepare for the ride I am reminded of the thousands of cancer patients for whom each day is the challenge of their life. My ride each year continues to be one of hope that maybe our combined efforts can make survival the reality for everyone. By joining this cause, we all have the opportunity to help prevent cancer from taking another loved one - whether it is a husband or wife, a child, a mom or dad, a special grandparent, a best friend or a caring neighbor.

The ride is so much larger than any one individual. It's about community, and it's about humanity. These efforts require teamwork. The Dana-Farber, with its cadre of professionals fight this fight every day. Their doctors, nurses and other caregivers provide a level of care that is unsurpassed. These are the people you want on your team when staring down this insidious demon. But the Dana-Farber can't do it alone. The Dana-Farber depends on the support of the PMC, and the PMC depends on the support of all of us. I thank you in advance for believing in this effort and in the important work of the Dana-Farber.

Mike Frieze