Although PMC 2020 has been reimagined due to Covid-19, there has been no pause button for cancer. Lifesaving cancer research, treatment, and patient care at Dana Farber is still as critical as ever. While we won't be cycling together on PMC weekend, I want to honor the spirit of the PMC. My current plan for my re-imagined PMC is to cycle around Lake Winnipesaukee – clockwise on Saturday, counter-clockwise on Sunday (you know, to mix things up). The loop is around 84 miles, so both days combined will be 168 total miles. My brave husband has committed to be my support crew and follow me around with water, snacks, and a spare tire tube (or two).

The opportunity to ride the PMC and contribute toward fundraising for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is very personal for me. Cancer has invaded on my home and family more than once, and I have watched too many friends and loved ones valiantly fight their own battles against this devastating disease.

I am proud to be virtually riding with Team LUNGstrong raising funds for lung cancer research at the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, affecting more people than breast, colon, prostate and pancreatic cancers combined and yet lung cancer research is woefully underfunded. BUT the good news is that progress is being made and Dana Farber (and specifically the Lowe Center of Thoracic Oncology) is at the forefront of lung cancer research. In the last 5 years there have been more treatments approved by the FDA than in the previous 25 years. In almost all of these new treatments, DFCI has been part of the research process. As more research is being done on genomics and personal therapies, the more successful we will be in the fight against lung cancer and other cancers.

Last year thanks to your incredible generosity I I exceeding my fundraising goal and raised an incredible $8,519. It goes without saying that we are all going through difficult times, but this year I really hope you will join me in my commitment to raise at least $5,000 for cancer research in any amount that is doable for you. Even $5 or $10 goes a long way when we all pool together.

Every donation brings us closer by the mile. And remember, because every penny matters, the PMC donates 100% of every rider-raised dollar directly to Dana-Farber, and your donation is tax deductible.

Team LUNGstrong is making a difference and I truly appreciate your help!

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