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 the team raises is earmarked to support Dr. Anderson’s research and development of novel therapies to treat Multiple Myeloma, a blood cancer that my wife Kellie has been courageously and gracefully undergoing treatment for since 2016. Kellie continues to be a direct beneficiary of the amazing fundraising success of this dedicated team, and we are both so grateful. While the team’s fundraising is directed to her specific cancer, Dr. Anderson’s innovations have had tremendous impact on treatment outcomes for patients with many other cancers.
In 2021, the Patriots Platelet Pedalers were the largest team to ever ride in a PMC and the 200-rider team 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.
As many of you know, the last few months have been challenging for Kellie – in the midst of dealing with an extremely challenging period of treatment, she 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. I am so thankful for the critical donor support, the remarkable research and the unbelievably committed medical professionals who have helped Kellie, Susan and Betsy, and countless others. The PMC donates 100% of every ride-raised dollar to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, making it the Institute’s largest single contributor and I’m honored to participate. Thank you for supporting my ride, and this amazing team and research effort.
