For my family and friends, and for my patients. Cancer affects all families at some point and does not discriminate. My family, like many, has had the misfortune to experience this pain recently.
Kym (Larry's daughter) bravely fought pancreatic cancer with a positive and fighting spirit. She recently lost her battle with the disease at age 52 with an entire life still to live. She was the G.O.A.T. of moms and incredible woman with a huge heart. She was always taking care of everyone around her as a mom, wife, daughter, sister, friend, and in her career as a RN--even her caregivers at MGH. We had even planned to ride a portion of the PMC together this year. Her loss has left a huge whole in our hearts and in our family. Pancreatic cancer also took by Meme when I was a toddler. She, too, was diagnosed when her pancreatic cancer was too advanced for treatment and died soon after it had metastasized to her brain.
Usually, no symptoms are seen in pancreatic cancer's early stages, and symptoms that are specific enough to suggest pancreatic cancer typically do not develop until the disease has reached an advanced stage. By the time of diagnosis, pancreatic cancer has often spread to other parts of the body. Sadly, early detection methods like colonoscopies and curative treatments remain elusive.
Pancreatic cancer’s survival rate in the USA is a mere 13%, the lowest among major cancers, with a concerning 75% of patients diagnosed at stage 3 or later. It is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States.
Pancreatic cancer is a very complex condition to treat, since symptoms are often not apparent until the cancer has advanced to the point where it has spread beyond the pancreas. Surgery is limited to just one in five patients due to late-stage discovery. For more advanced pancreatic cancer, chemotherapy regimens are utilized. Though survival rates have improved from 4% in the mid-nineties, these figures are still far from satisfactory. I aiming to raise money for research for better detection, molecular research, clinical trials and for the development of alternative therapies for this terrible disease and for all cancers.
My 83-year old father had a GI bleed recently which led to a diagnosis of colon cancer that was thankfully treatable with surgery alone. Fortunately he is cured. I'm a believer in the need for regular colon cancer screening so please don't put off your screening colonoscopy!
I will also be riding for my friend Trevor. He was treated at DFCI for lymphoma with a stem cell transplant. After being in remission, his cancer, has recurred and now there are many uncertainties for treatment. As a patient at Dana Farber he is living proof that miracles are real and yet further research is still needed to develop unique treatments for cancers that recur and change. Even if your loved one has not been a patient at DFCI, chances are their treatments regimens were developed there.
As an oral surgeon, I'm also riding for all of my patients who have had oral cancers or precancerous condition treated by Dana Faber's amazing head and neck oncology team.
This ride is also dedicated to my friends, Monica and Tamara, who are breast cancer survivors thanks to DFCI. Also in honor of my cousin Danny, my uncle David, and in memory of Dr. Stu Lieblich.
I'm a proud supporter of the PMC because it is leading a charge to beat all types of 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. The Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are focused on finding cures for cancer for all our families and all over the world. This year the PMC will have raised over a billion dollars for DFCI and the Jimmy Fund!
Seeing my family and friends face these diagnoses head-on with their fighting spirits waging battle against this invisible enemy has been humbling to me. No family expects a cancer diagnosis. These warriors have shown me that we need to say yes more and to challenge ourselves to live full and healthy lives because we never know when life is going to throw us a curve ball. I have seen these strong, vibrant people become weak, afraid and vulnerable due to cancer. The most we can do is strive for early detection and to try to find cures to heal our loved ones.
I'm sure I sure will uncomfortable and tired cycling almost 200 miles across Massachusetts but it is nothing compared to what cancer patients and their families are facing every day. I will think about Kym, Trevor, my dad, and everyone facing the uncertainty cancer. I will channel their bravery and strength as the miles roll on. The PMC is not a race but a challenge, like life, and we all become stronger when challenged and I've seen this firsthand with my own family and friends as they face procedures, surgeries, radiation, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy.
Thank you for all of your support and generosity! Let's ride for a cure for pancreatic cancer and all cancers! Many of us feel powerless when someone we love has a cancer diagnosis. Let's join together for medical research funding and to support the huge team of researchers and caregivers at Dana Farber. #strongerbythemile, #OneInABillion, #closerbythemile, #wegotthis, #PMC2024
Live fully, give love, help others and let's find a cure!
Peace, love, and endless gratitude,
Sara
For my family and friends, and for my patients. Cancer affects all families at some point and does not discriminate. My family, like many, has had the misfortune to experience this pain recently.
Kym (Larry's daughter) bravely fought pancreatic cancer with a positive and fighting spirit. She recently lost her battle with the disease at age 52 with an entire life still to live. She was the G.O.A.T. of moms and incredible woman with a huge heart. She was always taking care of everyone around her as a mom, wife, daughter, sister, friend, and in her career as a RN--even her caregivers at MGH. We had even planned to ride a portion of the PMC together this year. Her loss has left a huge whole in our hearts and in our family. Pancreatic cancer also took by Meme when I was a toddler. She, too, was diagnosed when her pancreatic cancer was too advanced for treatment and died soon after it had metastasized to her brain.
Usually, no symptoms are seen in pancreatic cancer's early stages, and symptoms that are specific enough to suggest pancreatic cancer typically do not develop until the disease has reached an advanced stage. By the time of diagnosis, pancreatic cancer has often spread to other parts of the body. Sadly, early detection methods like colonoscopies and curative treatments remain elusive.
Pancreatic cancer’s survival rate in the USA is a mere 13%, the lowest among major cancers, with a concerning 75% of patients diagnosed at stage 3 or later. It is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States.
Pancreatic cancer is a very complex condition to treat, since symptoms are often not apparent until the cancer has advanced to the point where it has spread beyond the pancreas. Surgery is limited to just one in five patients due to late-stage discovery. For more advanced pancreatic cancer, chemotherapy regimens are utilized. Though survival rates have improved from 4% in the mid-nineties, these figures are still far from satisfactory. I aiming to raise money for research for better detection, molecular research, clinical trials and for the development of alternative therapies for this terrible disease and for all cancers.
My 83-year old father had a GI bleed recently which led to a diagnosis of colon cancer that was thankfully treatable with surgery alone. Fortunately he is cured. I'm a believer in the need for regular colon cancer screening so please don't put off your screening colonoscopy!
I will also be riding for my friend Trevor. He was treated at DFCI for lymphoma with a stem cell transplant. After being in remission, his cancer, has recurred and now there are many uncertainties for treatment. As a patient at Dana Farber he is living proof that miracles are real and yet further research is still needed to develop unique treatments for cancers that recur and change. Even if your loved one has not been a patient at DFCI, chances are their treatments regimens were developed there.
As an oral surgeon, I'm also riding for all of my patients who have had oral cancers or precancerous condition treated by Dana Faber's amazing head and neck oncology team.
This ride is also dedicated to my friends, Monica and Tamara, who are breast cancer survivors thanks to DFCI. Also in honor of my cousin Danny, my uncle David, and in memory of Dr. Stu Lieblich.
I'm a proud supporter of the PMC because it is leading a charge to beat all types of 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. The Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are focused on finding cures for cancer for all our families and all over the world. This year the PMC will have raised over a billion dollars for DFCI and the Jimmy Fund!
Seeing my family and friends face these diagnoses head-on with their fighting spirits waging battle against this invisible enemy has been humbling to me. No family expects a cancer diagnosis. These warriors have shown me that we need to say yes more and to challenge ourselves to live full and healthy lives because we never know when life is going to throw us a curve ball. I have seen these strong, vibrant people become weak, afraid and vulnerable due to cancer. The most we can do is strive for early detection and to try to find cures to heal our loved ones.
I'm sure I sure will uncomfortable and tired cycling almost 200 miles across Massachusetts but it is nothing compared to what cancer patients and their families are facing every day. I will think about Kym, Trevor, my dad, and everyone facing the uncertainty cancer. I will channel their bravery and strength as the miles roll on. The PMC is not a race but a challenge, like life, and we all become stronger when challenged and I've seen this firsthand with my own family and friends as they face procedures, surgeries, radiation, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy.
Thank you for all of your support and generosity! Let's ride for a cure for pancreatic cancer and all cancers! Many of us feel powerless when someone we love has a cancer diagnosis. Let's join together for medical research funding and to support the huge team of researchers and caregivers at Dana Farber. #strongerbythemile, #OneInABillion, #closerbythemile, #wegotthis, #PMC2024
Live fully, give love, help others and let's find a cure!
Peace, love, and endless gratitude,
Sara
| 2025 | $0.00 | Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day) |
| 2024 | $7,352.67 | Sturbridge to Provincetown Monument (2-Day) |
