This is my 3rd PMC and I am proud to be riding as a member of the Patriots Platelet Pedalers, a team of riders raising critical research dollars for Dr. Ken Anderson, the Kraft Family Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. 100% of the money we raise is earmarked to support Dr. Anderson’s research and development of therapies to treat Multiple Myeloma, a blood cancer that my wife Kellie has been receiving treatment for since 2016 with tremendous courage.  As many of you know, the last few months have been challenging for her – in the midst of an extremely grueling period of treatment, Kellie lost her sister Susan after a long battle with breast cancer. Susan defied all expectations along the way and inspired so many with her spirit, attitude and outlook – Susie Q, you will be with me on my ride. I am also riding to honor my Mom, Betsy, who is a “living proof” breast cancer survivor.

In 2021, the Patriots Platelet Pedalers were the largest team to ever ride in a PMC and we raised $1.4 million, the seventh consecutive year that in excess of $1 million was raised! The team has raised an impressive $13 million in the last 14 years which includes generous matching support from the Kraft family. Kellie continues to be a direct beneficiary of the amazing fundraising success of this dedicated team, and she has responded quite well to her most recent treatment regimen. We are both so grateful for the critical donor support, the remarkable research and her unbelievably committed team of medical professionals. Thank you for supporting my ride, and this amazing team and research effort.