I'm a proud supporter of the PMC because it is leading a charge to beat cancer. In fact, last year 100% of rider-raised revenue went directly to support the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's tireless commitment to finding a cure.

I am proud to be a member of Team Daisy/Summit Partners, which rides for our loved ones and anyone who has had to deal with a cancer diagnosis. Last year was especially tough for me personally because I lost three very special people to cancer and I am once again riding for these three amazing people:

- My sister-in-law Jeanne Bruner (age 62), whose sense of awe and gratitude toward all that life entails are inspiring. She succumbed to ovarian cancer in April 2024, 10 months after diagnosis.

- My childhood best friend Matt Jensen (age 53), who taught me how to be a friend and whose humor and wit lit up the lives of those around him. He succumbed to pancreatic cancer in April 2024, one month after diagnosis.

- My friend and founder of Team Daisy/Summit Partners Pete Locke (age 66). See the story about Pete from the Boston CBS news: https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/video/team-daisy-riding-pan-mass-challenge-to-honor-pete-locke/. He succumbed to pancreatic cancer in 2024, 15 months after diagnosis. Pete and Barb's daughter Daisy, for whom our team is named, died just weeks before the PMC in 2024.

Team Daisy has been an important part of the Trustey family for decades. Joe Trustey was one of the early riders for Team Daisy and he helped attract support from Summit Partners. Joe was one of the most generous, loving, hysterical, committed and faith-filled people I have ever known. My wife Kris Trustey and I consider Team Daisy/Summit Partners as one of our most treasured philanthropic causes.

After Pete’s daughter Daisy was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma at a young age, Pete decided to take part in the PMC to raise funds for cancer care and treatment. Unfortunately, after treatment and remission the cancer would cause Daisy to struggle with the developmental issues for her entire life – and Pete and his wife Barb spent the next 29 years caring for her.

Despite the everyday challenges Pete and Barb faced, Pete began recruiting friends, family and colleagues to join his team, Team Daisy, in riding over 200-miles in the PMC. The team grew steadily over the years, with Pete at the helm, raising over $5 million!!

After caring for others his whole life, Pete was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Despite his diagnosis, Pete began treatment at Dana-Farber and continued to ride and fundraise for the PMC until he sadly passed away in January 2024. Even in the face of adversity, Pete continued to inspire those around him, embodying the spirit of leadership and camaraderie that defines Team Daisy.

It is a privilege to ride for Pete, Jeanne and Matt and for all our loved ones and to be part of the incredible group pf people that comprise Team Daisy/Summit Partners.

When the PMC began in 1980, the five-year cancer survival rate was 50%. Today, it’s more than 65%, marking significant progress in how cancer is diagnosed and treated and showing how PMC funds make a profound difference in patients’ lives worldwide. Today, Team Daisy/Summit Partners is determined to continue Pete’s legacy to strengthen cancer survival rates for all. Thanks for your support!

In gratitude,

Sean

History of Team Daisy (written by Pete Locke, Daisy's dad)

TEAM Daisy

Formed in 1997 by Barbara and Pete Locke in honor their daughter Daisy who was diagnosed with a pediatric brain tumor in 1996 at age 2.

Dana Farber Boston Marathon Walk 1997-1999

The Locke family was joined by family and friends to walk the Boston Marathon route. Many of the nurses that cared for Daisy at Dana Farber and Boston Children’s Hospital joined the team.

Pan Mass Challenge 2000-2025

Initially ride in 2000 was Pete and Pete’s friend Kurt Svetaka from Manchester Ma. In 2003 Al Evans and some other local friends joined in. Joe Trustey joined the team in 2005 and cajoled many of his associates from Summit Partners. This doubled the numbers on the team and thus the fundraising. Meanwhile, word got out locally and many good-hearted people joined the team knowing that they too wanted to make a difference in Dana Farber’s cancer research and treatments. With typically 40-50 on the team each year our fundraising averages $300K per year. Last year was our biggest year ever as we honored Pete and Daisy - our team reaised about $660,000!!! Please help us continue this great tribute!