Dear friend:

I am reaching out today to ask for your support for the Pan Mass Challenge and for Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

I'm supporting the PMC again in this important milestone year -- a billion dollars raised by an amazing community in the fight against cancer.

As everyone involved will tell you, it is the least we can do to help those impacted by cancer. Too many of our relatives have been affected. My father, my favorite aunt and my sister-in-law all lost their battles after waging brave fights. At the same time though, my mom, my husband, and another sister-in-law fought and won with the help of Dana Farber. We are so grateful for the compassion of every staff member and the expertise of the Dana Farber team. We’re proud to support their great work and for the promise of making continued progress against cancer to help families like ours . . . and yours.

If you’re not able to donate this year or if someone beat me to you, let me ask a different favor. Spend some time making sure your routine health screenings are up to date and be the reminder for the rest of your family and friends. Cancer seems to have its own game plan but staying on top of your health can make such a difference for you and your family.

Thank you for your consideration. Be well.

Nancy Lotane