PMC weekend 2023 was quite something-  it was technically my 20th ride, since I participated in my first at age 15 and I'm rounding the corner on my 35th birthday.

This year, husband Dan rode a speedy 162 miles from Wellesley to Provincetown, and my dad Bob rode in his 30th event, a fifty mile loop that was his first "road ride" PMC in several years after recovering from a broken ankle and a hip replacement. I reimagined my ride as an indoor one, so that I could help my parents care for my kiddos Will (2.5 now) and Sam (5 months). There may not have been too many hills on the ten hours of stationary biking I completed over the last two days, but keeping a toddler and a baby's nap and feeding schedule made it a physically challenging weekend nonetheless! 

Next year with no other anticipated baby care needs, I hope to be back riding on the road too, but that's never been the point of the PMC. I am so proud to be a part of this organization which contributes so hugely to treatment, research and care for cancer patients in New England. The PMC also helps ensure DFCI's research and treatment innovations have global reach. This terrible disease touches too many of us. I ride in honor of my aunt, who passed away of multiple myeloma, in support of my mom, also a cancer survivor, and too many other friends and family.  I'm asking for your help with the part that's harder than biking: support.

5 or 10 dollars will make a difference: 100% of rider-raised donations go directly to cancer research. All donations are tax deductible. Donate through the link on this page or reach out via becca.licht@gmail.com with any questions. Thanks so much for your continued generous support!

With love,

Becca