In September of 2024, our friend Craig contacted Andy to let him know that he was facing one of life's toughest battles - a diagnosis of stage IV colon cancer that had metastasized to his liver. Despite this devistating news, Craig, has shown incredible strength, reslience and determation to fight.
In honor of Craig and to show him strength and support, I will be riding this years PMC in his honor. I hope you will join me in supporting my fund raising efforts for Dana-Farber Cancer Insitute to support groundbreaking research, life saving treatments, and compassionate care that makes a difference every single day to patience like Craig.
Why this means so much
Andy met Craig over 20 years ago when he opened the Texas Roadhouse in Nashua, NH. Craig was Andy's Bellevance beer rep and they quicky became friends. Craig was alwasy there to support Andy and his team at the restaurant and a great companion for a few holes of golf or a beer at the bar.
Craig is more than a patient - he is a husband, father, brother, son and amazing friend. He has a smile that lights up a room and the kind of person who would give you the shirt off his back.
When we recieved Craig's news, he told us that he had contacted Dana-Farber for a second opinion. At that time he had not heard back from them and was hoping to get in before his first treatment with his doctor in NH. Due to the partnership and fundraising efforts my company, OOFOS, I was able to reach out to a contact at DF. By the end of the day they had contacted Craig and set him up for an appoinment that week.
Riding in PMC and donating to DF has a closer impact than anyone realizes. I had not planned to ride again this year, but after seeing the effect of my donations and our partnership, it was an easy yes.
Your donation, no matter the size, is a step toward hope. A step toward treatments. A step toward a cure.
Team Duncan/OOFOS
Once again, I will be riding on Team Duncan/OOFOS. You can learn more about our team by clicking here Team Duncan. In addtion our team will be supporting pediatric Pedal Partner, Norma Rose.
I appreicate your support and hope you will join me in my fundrasing effort. My fundraising goal is $6,000. There are a few ways in which you can support my ride:
- Donate right here on my PMC Fundraising Page
- Venmo me @nicole-green-641 (please put PMC in the notes)
- Mail me a check made out to PMC and write NG0130 in the notes
Thank you for your time and considering a donation, I appreicate all your support! I will be documenting my training on Instagram @greenveg. I hope you will join me in my journey.
