Roger Spingarn's PMC

Anyway you slice it, cancer sucks. That's how my brother Art, who died in 2003, summed up his diagnosis of lung cancer. (Don't get me wrong: Art was born with a positive attitude, and it sustained him during his illness and in a manner that continues to inspire me. But Art's summation of his diagnosis echoes true.) Unfortunately, his sentiment was unoriginal.

Over the past year, one of our collective observations is that science really matters. This year, I am riding in my 18th Pan Mass Challenge to celebrate science! When science is celebrated, for example, mRNA vaccines are derived, such as the one marketed by Boston-based Moderna as they pursued personalized cancer vaccines. How cool is that?

That is, gains in cancer research often infuses understanding into other diseases. And gains in immunology focused on cancer led to important vaccines employed during the pandemic.

My rides began as a tribute to my brother, Art, who died of lung cancer at 49, eighteen years ago. This year, I lost my 68-year-old brother David to ALS. I am riding to salute both my brothers who each loved bicycling, to celebrate raising a generous amount of money with your help, and to acknowledge that progress in cancer will ripple through other diseases and promote breakthroughs.

Thank you for your generosity.

Warmly,

Roger

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That is, gains in cancer research often infuses understanding into other diseases. And gains in immunology focused on cancer led to important vaccines employed during the pandemic.

Thank you for your generosity.

Warmly,

Roger

My Supporters

Karen Russell
Barbara,Alex & Lily Denton	$500.00
Lisa Owens May the wind be at your back as you support Dana Farber. Taylor, Preston, Lisa & Darryl	$50.00
Bianka Eichelberger
Anonymous	$250.00
Sheri Keeler-Phillips Good Luck to you Roger! Thank you for dedicating your time for this important cause. XOXO Sheri	$200.00
Anonymous Go Roger!!!!! You are excellent
Elissa Rottenberg Go Roger go! So proud of you for both your ride and your fundraising efforts over the years!
Rochelle Acker	$50.00
Tricia Slattery Best of Luck! Go Get Em! So proud of you!
Anonymous	$250.00
Douglas Schmidt	$150.00
The Wilson Family Wind at your back, for real or virtually, Roger!!
Kathleen Fitzpatrick Once again… your the man!! Way to keep biking on for such an important cause!??	$100.00
Leslie Worris	$150.00
Anonymous I can't believe you're still able to keep doing this year after year. I wish you cool, dry weather!
Arnie Weiss
Curtis Moody Go Becky, Tyler, Roger and Len!	$50.00
Marsha Joselow Thanks for riding and for raising funds for such an urgent cause!!! Enjoy the rid and see you October. Love, Marsha
Gary and Mary DiSanto-Rose Wishing you a safe ride in memory of Art and David. We have two neighbors who have had successful cancer treatments at Dana Farber. We know that David will be smiling down on you! Miss him! Gary &Mary	$100.00
Gordon Nelson	$500.00
Martha Wu
Kevin Browngoehl Roger it's great that you continue to bike in the Pan-Mass Challenge for all these years! What a great contribution and tribute to Art and David.	$100.00
Susan Kinney
Anonymous Hi Roger - So sorry to hear about the death of your brother - so young... so sad. We make this donation in his honor - John and Kristin Foster	$200.00
Joyce Kosofsky Always happy to contribute!
Freya Hurwitz
james grumbach Thanks for your ongoing commitment, effort and leadership, Roger! Jim and Beth
John Solis-Cohen I know it's been a challenging year for the whole world and you in particular with the recent loss of your brother David, but you are a beacon of light for all. Keep inspiring with your passion	$250.00
Dwight Porter You and Pan-Mass are doing a great thing Roger. Go for it!	$35.00
Stephanie Elkort Still think you were faster when you were chasing Susan! Good luck, and thank you! Mike and Steph	$500.00
Peggy Half Silbert In loving memory of Art and David. Yours in the fight.
Tetiana Pronchick Roger, we support your efforts and scientific research! stay safe! Tania and Dave	$200.00
Kathleen Caruso Strong work my friend! Keep pedaling for the cure!	$200.00
Mary Ruch Go Roger!! Thanks for doing this! Will apply for the corporate match.
Margaret Mandell
Lee Reich
Steven Cass
Louise Eckart
Rebecca Sellet Thank you, Roger for riding AGAIN! In addition to your brothers, Art and David, please ride for our loved ones - Terry, Geoff, Norm, Paul, Ruth, Betsy, Denise and Julie. Love R&D	$250.00
Christina Olex Ride like the wind, Roger!
Jonathan Benjamin Thanks for you on-going commitment. In memory of David, Art and Jeanne.
Sari Rotter
Abigail Rome Go Roger! I'm so glad you continue to do this ride, support cancer research, and honor your brother (and so many others) in this way. Pedal with continued health and spirit!	$100.00
Debbie Cohen For Arthur, David and Art.
Anonymous	$250.00
Jeff Kahn Good luck with your ride! $10 for every year. : - )	$180.00
Michael Cunningham Roger, For a successful ride. Michael	$200.00
Sharon Weinstein Cheering you on, Roger! Such an important cause! Sharon
Keith & Karin Nelson Go Roger, Arthur & DAVID!	$100.00
Barton Herskovitz Hi Roger, I’m very happy to support your ride. I’m so sorry about your recent loss. I deeply appreciate your efforts to cure cancer. Thank you! Bart
Qian/Theresa Yuan Roger, You make us proud! Way to go!	$50.00
Rachel Baum
Patrice Spingarn To honor a great family...Ride like the Wind, Roger!
Margret Taylor Roger, so very sorry about your recent loss. So this is dedicated to both brothers! Best of rides, Meg	$250.00
eileen kramer Thanks for continuing to fight the good fight!!
Nancy Agris Savage Ride safely and thanks!	$25.00
Elizabeth March & David Stein

My History

2021	$13,084.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Monument (2-Day)
2020	$10,055.75	Sturbridge to Provincetown Monument (2-Day)
2019	$8,886.10	Wellesley to Bourne (1-Day, Sat)
2018	$10,080.00	Wellesley to Bourne (1-Day, Sat)
2017	$9,069.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Monument (2-Day)
2016	$10,896.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Monument (2-Day)
2015	$8,594.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Monument (2-Day)
2014	$8,397.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Monument (2-Day)
2013	$6,749.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Monument (2-Day)
2012	$7,929.83	Sturbridge to Provincetown Monument (2-Day)
2011	$6,784.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Monument (2-Day)
2010	$6,408.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2009	$6,562.50	Sturbridge to Provincetown Monument (2-Day)
2008	$6,996.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2007	$5,341.50	Sturbridge to Provincetown Monument (2-Day)
2006	$6,050.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Monument (2-Day)
2005	$4,933.00	Sturbridge to Wellesley (2-Day)
2002	$2,367.84	Wellesley to Wellesley (2-Day)