I'm riding for the first time ever, after losing two special people to cancer this year -- Tyler (at just 18 years old) and Wendy. Both gone too soon, both leaving a hole that's impossible to fill. I'm riding for my friends, who will always miss the loved ones they have lost, and everyone I know who has fought or is fighting cancer -- in the hopes that my small fundraising will help bring better treatment for all. Thank you for donating!

Tyler wanted us to do something positive in his memory, especially helping children with cancer after seeing them awaiting treatment at the Jimmy Fund. Wendy devoted 24 years to absolutely incredible training and fundraising for PMC.

Wendy, I'll do my best to bring your smile and spark on this ride, and Tyler's sense of humor and quiet warmth. I wish you were both still part of a world that was so much better with you in it.

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Since its founding in 1980, PMC riders like me have raised more than $1 billion for lifesaving cancer research, treatment and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, one of the country's top cancer care hospitals. 100 percent of every dollar I raise goes directly to Dana-Farber and support the innovative work of doctors, nurses, and scientists in their search for cures for cancers and related diseases.