I am so proud to ride the 2025 Pan-Mass Challenge as part of Team Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts! Year THREE of riding 186 miles in honor of my friends,  brothers and sisters affected with cancer. My why is pretty simple; so many firefighters are affected by occupational cancer and 72% of Line of Duty Deaths in the fire service are caused by cancer.  Our goal as a team is to generate funds for Dana-Farber Cancer Center & Dr. Betsy O'Donnell for the Direct Connect Program. The Direct Connect program streamlines any treatment and research for firefighters and their immediate family members. From the PFAS and other chemicals in our protective gear, to the toxic gases we might inhale on emergency scenes and even in our own stations, every firefighter increases their risk of cancer by answering the call, & dedicating their lives to the service of others. Cancer in the Fire Service is a multiple alarm fire and as a team, we all have the same goal, decrease and eventually eradicate cancer in the fire service!

I am grateful to be able to join this THIRTY THREE member team to ride in honor of ALL those who have fought and are currently fighting Cancer. We love you, and we've got your back!

Love, Maggie