I hope you're enjoying your summer. It's that time of the year again, the first weekend in August which means it's time to ride the 90 miles down to Mass Maritime on Cape Cod. This will be my 8th year riding (9 including 2020 Re-imagined) as part of Team Zakim!

Every year it's amazing to hear all the stories of PMC riders and Dana Farber patients who have battled and survived cancer. Researchers have made strides in treating this brutal disease thanks to the help of people like you who support my ride and at the Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.

In the past two days, I have heard about a former neighbor passing away within the last year of Cancer. I also found out my across-the-street neighbor is being told he has 3 months to live. We have come a long way, but, there is much more work to be done! For that reason I am dedicating the ride to them this year.

I need your help now to exceed my goal of $5,000. Your contribution will go towards the Zakim Center, a welcoming space at Dana Farber for patients to receive treatments like massage, reiki, acupuncture, support for healthy eating and living, and more! As some may already know, cancer treatment can be brutal and the Zakim Center helps patients through these difficult times. This year I dedicate my ride to those who are currently going through their cancer treatment.

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Thank you in advance!