Matt Leffers' PMC

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$3,785.00

PMC TOTAL

$3,785.00

GOAL

$10,000.00

PMC ID - ML0328

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Why I Ride ...

Cancer touches every family in some way and I've decided to do something more this year to help find a cure. I have committed to raising $10,000 for cancer research by cycling 200 miles in the 2024 Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC). This will be my 6th year riding in the PMC, and probably my toughest test yet! Just 13 months ago I underwent reconstructive spine surgery on my neck. While my road to recovery has been difficult at times, it pales in comparison to the pain and suffering Cancer patients fight through every day. So I am determined to get back on my saddle and complete the 200 mile trek across Massachusetts to do my part to help find more cures for this brutal disease.

This year I am proudly riding with my team, the "Fraid Knots" from Barrington RI.

This all started 14 years ago when 8 year old Charlie Ames, son of our dear freinds Garrett and Amy, was diagnosed with Brain cancer. Charlie was told by physicians at Boston Children's Hospital that he would need a surgery to remove the tumor in his head. Without missing a beat, in his indomitable spirit, Charlie said, "my favorite song is Not Afraid by Eminem, and so let's go and get this thing out. I am not afraid!" Charlie's surgery went perferctly and he made a miraculous recovery. He went on to become a tremendous student, as well as a Varsity hockey captian and lacrosse athlete in High School. Just recently, in May 2024 Charlie graduated from Colorado State University. This is how our mission and team name "the Fraid Knots" was born.

Through my PMC ride, I know that we are making a difference in the lives of patients at Dana-Farber and around the world. The funds we raise support the innovative work of doctors, nurses, and scientists in their search for cures for cancers and related diseases. Dana-Farber is one of the top three cancer institutions in the world, and over the last 10 years, has helped develop nearly one in four FDA-approved cancer drugs in the US.

Every mile gets us closer to a cure!

Thank you for your thoughtful donation,

Matt

Why I Ride ...

Cancer touches every family in some way and I've decided to do something more this year to help find a cure. I have committed to raising $10,000 for cancer research by cycling 200 miles in the 2024 Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC). This will be my 6th year riding in the PMC, and probably my toughest test yet! Just 13 months ago I underwent reconstructive spine surgery on my neck. While my road to recovery has been difficult at times, it pales in comparison to the pain and suffering Cancer patients fight through every day. So I am determined to get back on my saddle and complete the 200 mile trek across Massachusetts to do my part to help find more cures for this brutal disease.

This year I am proudly riding with my team, the "Fraid Knots" from Barrington RI.

This all started 14 years ago when 8 year old Charlie Ames, son of our dear freinds Garrett and Amy, was diagnosed with Brain cancer. Charlie was told by physicians at Boston Children's Hospital that he would need a surgery to remove the tumor in his head. Without missing a beat, in his indomitable spirit, Charlie said, "my favorite song is Not Afraid by Eminem, and so let's go and get this thing out. I am not afraid!" Charlie's surgery went perferctly and he made a miraculous recovery. He went on to become a tremendous student, as well as a Varsity hockey captian and lacrosse athlete in High School. Just recently, in May 2024 Charlie graduated from Colorado State University. This is how our mission and team name "the Fraid Knots" was born.

Through my PMC ride, I know that we are making a difference in the lives of patients at Dana-Farber and around the world. The funds we raise support the innovative work of doctors, nurses, and scientists in their search for cures for cancers and related diseases. Dana-Farber is one of the top three cancer institutions in the world, and over the last 10 years, has helped develop nearly one in four FDA-approved cancer drugs in the US.

Every mile gets us closer to a cure!

Thank you for your thoughtful donation,

Matt

My Supporters

Dan Feeley Good luck Matt!	$250.00
Tom and Joan Galvin Have fun.and be careful. The Leffers are amazing.	$250.00
Jesse Goldfine	$120.00
Gregory Hurlock Matt - keep up the strong work. Great to see you and the Fraid Nots contributing so much to DF. Kudos!	$200.00
Suzanne Vezina
Stewart and Sharon Ellis	$50.00
John Conos	$150.00
Diane Tremblay	$120.00
Mike and Kathy Flanagan Best of luck, Matt, on another ride for an important cause. We appreciate the effort and hard work that goes into this challenge. Safe biking!! Mike and Kathy Flanagan	$100.00
Tony Zorc Go Matt! From Tony and Caroline!	$250.00
Liz Beatson Good luck with the ride and the fund raising, Matt. Go Fraid Knots!!
Mary Frank	$120.00
Anonymous
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Nathaniel Clapp Pedal some miles for my mom too, old friend. Thank you.	$250.00
Paul Durant	$120.00
Jonathan Blauvelt impressed that you are still able to finish this!	$50.00
Jared Wallace Good Luck Fraid Knots!
Wilkinson Marvel	$50.00
Alisa Loiselle Good luck Matt!	$100.00
Zachary J Edson	$20.00
Tom Macera
Laurie Pavao	$60.00
Kyle Herring Crush it!	$100.00
Laurie Fletcher Thanks, as always, Matt for your continued efforts for a great cause!	$50.00
Michael Botelho Have a great ride Matt!!	$120.00
Kevin Munro
Erin Martins	$100.00
Paul Asdourian MD Ride Safe Matt	$120.00

My History

2025	$3,785.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Monument (2-Day)
2024	$10,000.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2023	$50.00	PMC Fundraiser
2022	$15,261.28	Sturbridge to Provincetown Monument (2-Day)
	$2,360.00	PMC Unpaved
2021	$9,000.00	Wellesley Century
2020	$9,000.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Monument (2-Day)
2019	$8,500.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Monument (2-Day)
2018	$8,115.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Monument (2-Day)

Matt Leffers' PMC

Matt Leffers' PMC

MY PMC Total

$3,785.00

PMC TOTAL

$3,785.00

GOAL

$10,000.00

PMC ID - ML0328

DONATE BY DAF, BANK, OR CARD

PMC ID - ML0328

DONATE BY DAF, BANK, OR CARD

Why I Ride ...

This year I am proudly riding with my team, the "Fraid Knots" from Barrington RI.

Every mile gets us closer to a cure!

Thank you for your thoughtful donation,

Matt

Why I Ride ...

This year I am proudly riding with my team, the "Fraid Knots" from Barrington RI.

Every mile gets us closer to a cure!

Thank you for your thoughtful donation,

Matt

My Supporters

My History

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