I'm a proud supporter of the Pan Mass Challenge’s charge to beat cancer. Nearly every family I know has someone who has been affected by cancer. My brother is a prostate cancer survivor, my father-in-law passed away suddenly due to a glioblastoma, and a long-time friend died much too early in life from esophageal cancer. Today I am doing what I can to fight this disease, and your contributions go directly to saving and improving the many lives and families cancer affects. 100% of the revenue we raise goes directly to support the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's tireless commitment to finding and implementing cures.

This is my third year riding the PMC. What an experience to connect, give back, and get in shape at the same time! I’m only 67, (yes, only! ) and, after a long and fulfilling career, I still have plenty of energy to devote to meaningful causes like this. I realize that for some of you, this is the third time I'm asking for your support. Your donations and generosity make all the difference and keep me going. Fundraising and training are both kicking off here in April as the weather gets warmer. My PMC team of 7 riders will get out there and begin adding 5 or so miles to our weekly long rides. By mid-July we’ll be doing back-to-back 50 to 70 mile rides.

The PMC is always the first weekend in August. This year our team is riding the full length of Massachusetts, from the New York border at Stockbridge to Provincetown on the end of Cape Cod, about 300 miles over 3 days. The ride is well-organized and a lot of fun, albeit grueling at times.