When JP mentioned to me that Jenny was diagnosed with cancer, I did not know what to say. When he asked if I would ride the Pan Mass Challenge with him, it seemed like the best possible way that I could help. I ride the bike a lot and I am excited to ride for more than my own physical and mental well-being.
All too often I hear about a co-worker or friend whose life is impacted by cancer. I have had my life positively influenced by two people (Lee Sigelman and JoAnn Babcock) who passed away from cancer . I'll be thinking about them throughout the fundraising process and the ride itself.
Lee was my mentor while I was in academics and the chair of my dissertation at George Washington University. He was exceptionally tough in the most positive way and taught me all sorts of lessons that I pass along today. Lots of wonderful life and career advice. Lee had an immense passion for cycling and was one of the first people I knew was also watched the Tour de France. He and I would talk as much about the Tour de France as we did about our research. It is too bad that I was not cycling during graduate school. Many years ago Lee was a Professor at the University of Kentucky and I live in Kentucky. We would have had a blast riding together, and I wish I could have told him all about my first race win and some of the other crazy rides I have done with my friends but I cannot.
Lee was an amazing guy. I suggest you read about his life here:
Darcy, my long time friend (22 years now!), lost her mom JoAnn to cancer. JoAnn was awesome. She was a master gardner who transformed her home's backyard into a rather unique space. I always felt like part of the family when I'd visit. She is certainly missed by many.
I am focusing on the little piece that I can do - time to raise some money for cancer research.
When JP mentioned to me that Jenny was diagnosed with cancer, I did not know what to say. When he asked if I would ride the Pan Mass Challenge with him, it seemed like the best possible way that I could help. I ride the bike a lot and I am excited to ride for more than my own physical and mental well-being.
All too often I hear about a co-worker or friend whose life is impacted by cancer. I have had my life positively influenced by two people (Lee Sigelman and JoAnn Babcock) who passed away from cancer . I'll be thinking about them throughout the fundraising process and the ride itself.
Lee was my mentor while I was in academics and the chair of my dissertation at George Washington University. He was exceptionally tough in the most positive way and taught me all sorts of lessons that I pass along today. Lots of wonderful life and career advice. Lee had an immense passion for cycling and was one of the first people I knew was also watched the Tour de France. He and I would talk as much about the Tour de France as we did about our research. It is too bad that I was not cycling during graduate school. Many years ago Lee was a Professor at the University of Kentucky and I live in Kentucky. We would have had a blast riding together, and I wish I could have told him all about my first race win and some of the other crazy rides I have done with my friends but I cannot.
Lee was an amazing guy. I suggest you read about his life here:
Darcy, my long time friend (22 years now!), lost her mom JoAnn to cancer. JoAnn was awesome. She was a master gardner who transformed her home's backyard into a rather unique space. I always felt like part of the family when I'd visit. She is certainly missed by many.
I am focusing on the little piece that I can do - time to raise some money for cancer research.
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