Over the past few years, covid-19 has affected all of us. We've had to change our lifestyles, our schooling, our social relationships, and our work. For us, this is temporary. Soon enough, most of us will be able to continue and carry on with our seemingly back-to-normal lives. Finally, after two long years, we can go back to see our favorite band live in concert, we can go out and dance with our friends at the bar, and we can gather with family for holidays and special traditions.
But for many individuals with cancer, this is not the case. They must continue to stay cautious, wear masks, and keep their distance. Their lives, unlike ours, will not go back to "normal".
More than 1.6 million people are diagnosed with cancer each year. Most of us have been directly affected by cancer, in one way or another. I was able to get an up-close experience working with children with various cancer diagnoses at Boston Children's Hospital this past year. I can truly say that nothing is more heart-wrenching then a family struggling to help their child battle this horrible disease.
In the past 2 years, I was lucky enough to participate in the Pan-Mass Challenge Reimagined ride. This year, I am excited to announce that I will be embarking on the original 192-mile PMC route from Sturbridge to Provincetown alongside my family and friends. This is not a small endeavor, as each rider must raise a total of $6,000.
If you are able, please help us in the fight against cancer and consider donating, as 100% of every rider-raised dollar goes directly to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Let's kick cancer's butt together! Thank you!
