My first PMC, Sturbridge to Provincetown in 1991, was the beginning of what was to became a family tradition. I rode in honor of my dad, who died of cancer five months later. I retired from the PMC in 2010 after doing the ride for 17 years and raising over $100,000. My daughter Deb joined me for several years, my grandson Nathaniel did the PMC Kids Rides and then the big PMC, and they both volunteered for many years at the Dighton-Rehobeth lunch stop. Nathaniel has now coaxed his mom and me out of retirement and invited us to join him for this year's ride. We accepted with pleasure and are excited! The Smith family team (ages 86, 63, and 22) will do the Foxborough route, and looks forward to experiencing the PMC camaraderie together, supporting the DFCI, and honoring family and friends who have been affected by cancer.