Dear Friends: Its hard to believe that this year I will be participating in my fifteenth Pan Mass Challenge to raise money to support the Dana Farber Cancer Institute's mission of cancer research and treatment. I continue to be motivated and humbled by the willingness of my friends and family to join me in this endeavor through their financial and emotional support. Last year, the PMC raised a record breaking $75 million; 100% of which went to Dana Farber. With the help of my friends and family, I have raised over $100,000 during the past fourteen years.

There is no question that this private support for cancer research has and will continue to lead to improved outcomes for cancer patients and their families. This picture is from my first PMC, I was motivated by the memory of Mike Evan, my father in law, who died before his 51st birthday after a short but terrible fight with lung cancer. Little did I understand how all encompassing the PMC experience would be. The spirit of the PMC is like nothing I had ever experienced previously. Thousands of people pulling together to support a common goal. It is hugely motivating and the impact of all of this energy is tangible and exciting.

In 2012, I joined Team Kermit which rides in honor of Jared Branfman, a young man whose life was cut short by spinal and brain cancer when he was just 23 years old. In 2022, I joined Team Dave-O which honors Dave Swan, who lost his fight with cancer last Summer, eleven years after being told his brain tumor would kill him within a year. Investments in cancer research and treatments are adding years to patients' lives leading to positive patient outcomes. Our team also rides in honor of Doyle Russell, who we lost to stomach cancer in 2022. We miss Doyle and his amazing talent.

The support of my friends and family in this mission means so much to me. I feel closer to everyone who helps me, Dana Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. I appreciate that support and hope to make this Ride the most productive ever.

Thank you,
David