Join Me in Honoring Jenny’s Legacy – Pan-Mass Challenge Fundraiser

On November 8th, 2022, my life and the lives of my family changed forever. My wife, Jenny, was diagnosed with cancer—a moment that shattered our world. Without treatment, she was given only weeks to live; with treatment, just a few months. Without hesitation, she chose to fight. From that very day, she began a journey of unwavering courage and strength, spending the next two years in and out of hospitals and chemo centers on an almost a weekly basis. Through it all, she never complained, never faltered—she carried herself with grace and dignity.

Jenny is the strongest person I have ever known. Even in the midst of her battle, her concern was never for herself. She worried about her fellow patients, the nurses who cared for her, our children, and our family. Her heart was always with others, even as she fought the toughest battle of her life. She embodied resilience, love, and selflessness.

Before she passed, I made a promise to Jenny that I would ride in the Pan-Mass Challenge in her memory. She always believed in supporting those who needed it most, and I want to honor her spirit by raising money to help others fighting this disease. Jenny dedicated her life to caring for those around her, and she believed that we should always extend a helping hand to those less fortunate. This ride is my way of keeping her legacy alive and making a difference in the lives of others.

This year, I am riding in the Pan-Mass Challenge in memory of Jenny and to support Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, an organization that provided her with the care and inspired us all with hope, love, and resilience. The Pan-Mass Challenge is more than just a bike ride—it is a movement to fund critical cancer research and patient care. Every dollar raised goes directly to Dana-Farber, making an immediate impact in the fight against cancer.

I am reaching out to ask for your support in honoring Jenny’s legacy. Your donation, no matter the amount, will help continue the fight against cancer and bring hope to patients and families who are facing their own battles. Together, we can make a difference.

Jenny’s story is impossible to condense into a fundraising letter but I thank you for considering a donation. Your generosity means the world to me, my family, and the countless others who will benefit from your support.

Since its founding in 1980, PMC riders like me have raised more than $1 billion for lifesaving cancer research, treatment and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, one of the country's top cancer care hospitals. My PMC is making a difference in the lives of patients at Dana-Farber and around the world. The funds I raise support the innovative work of doctors, nurses, and scientists in their search for cures for cancers and related diseases.

100 percent of every dollar I raise goes directly to Dana-Farber, meaning that your donation has a real impact! Please donate to my PMC fundraising and help me reach my fundraising goal.