Friends, this year will be my third Pan-Mass Challenge, and undoubtedly my hardest. I'll be honest, I'm a bit scared. After a back injury in the spring, I wasn't able to train like I have in previous years. I'm stiffer, a few pounds heavier, and my endurance isn't what it used to be.

But you know what keeps me motivated? Thinking about the determination and perseverance of the many cancer patients I have known who have dealt with far more serious ailments and injury. That is true bravery. People like the incredible young man Dimitri Itzkovitz. 100% of the money I raise for my PMC ride will support the Dmitri Itzkovitz Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Fund. My PMC team, Year Up, has contributed to this fund since 2015, and helped fund clinical trials to successfully shrink pediatric brain tumors, like Dimitri's. The fund also helped build the Dana Farber's pediatric brain tumor research program.

Please help me stay motivated and inspired as I approach this year's ride, on August 3-4 by supporting my ride - and pediatric brain tumor research - with a donation.

Thank you!

Roz