Hello family, friends, and co-workers,

Thank you so much for all of the support over the past years! I am so excited to be back to playing my part in the fight against cancer by riding the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC)! For those of you that have yet to hear of this wonderful event, the PMC is a 2-day, 192 mile bike-a-thon benefiting the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - beginning in Sturbridge, MA and ending in Provincetown, Cape Cod, MA the first weekend in August (8/2-8/3) - an incredible event that we are beyond grateful to be a part of!

We all have been either personally affected or know someone who has been affected by the horrible disease that is cancer. I am, once again, taking on this personal challenge and riding with my father and younger sister in honor of my mother, Tatiana Geist, who was fortunate enough to kick cancer's ass and this year is 30 years cancer-free thanks to research made possible by events like this, as well as others near and dear to my heart! Riding for her, those that are currently going through the battle, as well as the overwhelming number of individuals and families who unfortunately lost the fight, is very special to me and I am beyond grateful for the thousands of riders who have taken part in this event. Now, I can't wait to, once again, do my part as well!

Since its inception in 1980, the PMC leads the pack (pun intended) across the country by raising more money than any other athletic fundraising event. Through the tireless efforts of its participants, the PMC has, last year year, surpassed the incredible $1 BILLION fundraising milestone, 100% of which goes directly to support the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's tireless commitment to finding a cure for this terrible disease.

As a part of this challenge, my financial goal is to raise $6,000, and that’s where you come in! The PMC's unheard of 100% efficiency rating means that no dollar you donate will go to waste - it will all go to support finding a cure! So please join me to help rid us all of the cancer risk! Donate now, no amount is too small or goes unnoticed!

I know a lot has happened over the last few years and everyone is going through difficult times, but the one thing that hasn’t changed is the need for support for Dana Farber Cancer Institute and their fight against this horrific disease. This is where we need your help - every little bit of support helps get closer to a cure. If you can, please consider donating - it is greatly appreciated!

For those of you who’s companies match charitable contributions, this qualifies! So don’t forget to submit your donation for matching to ensure your dollar goes as far as possible! For ease of submission, the EIN Number is 04-2746912, and make sure to designate me, Nicole Geist (eGiftID: NG0097), as the rider you are supporting.

Thank you so much for your support,

- Nicole Geist