Hi Everyone! I'm Marc Gundersheim, a proud husband, father, son, brother and uncle from Boston, MA and this will be my 5th PMC! I will be riding PMC reimagined once again this year due to Covid-19. I know that Covid-19 has hit the whole world very hard. These are difficult times for most people. Cancer does not take a break because of Covid-19. Any help you can give is so apprectiated.

I was initially inspired by my daughter, Jillian Gundersheim. Jillian is a pediatric oncology nurse at Children's Hospital. She cares for these brave children and their families. She helped them get through some of the darkest days of their lives. It is Jillian's passion for these kids that motivated me to start this journey. I ride with the hope that all of these children will be cured.

I am also riding in honor of my mother-in-law, Beverly Siagel, who fought her battle with cancer twice, and my Dad, Julius Gundersheim, who is still fighting his battle today. I also ride for my cousins Jessica Wilson and Allison Picott who bravely fought breast cancer. My cousin Michael Goldstein who fought prostate cancer. They will be on my mind throughout the 192 mile event. I also ride for so many friends who have been fighting a battle with cancer. I will also hold dearly in my thoughts those we have lost to this dreaded disease. I also ride for two incredible children whom are our Team Kermit Pedal Partners. Declan Vail and Declan Rourke who are two of the most courageous kids I know.

Four years ago while attending a PMC gathering, I met a very special man. His name is Steve Branfman and he is the captain of the team Kermit. He and his wife Ellen lost their son, Jared, to cancer. Steve's devotion and love for this event is deeply inspiring. I am honored to ride along with Team Kermit!

Team Kermit rides to support Jared Branfman Sunflowers For Life Fund For Pediatric Brain And Spinal Cancer Research. Here is a piece on Team Kermit: :http://tinyurl.com/d2od42n

I hope you were able to learn a bit more about why this ride and experience is so important to me. I appreciate you taking the time to visit my page. Please consider making a donation; no amount is too small. We will wipe out cancer one ride at a time!

Best,

Marc