This will be my sixth and most important ride for the Pan Mass Challenge for Dana Farber. Sadly, the cause has become more personal with each passing year. Over that time-span Cancer has claimed friends and family including my Dad, Alexandra Pacher, my best friend growing up - Bobby Gallinger and in April my brother-in-law Richard Carter lost the battle to Stage 4 lymphoma. Prior to his unfortunate passing he underwent radiation and chemotherapy supervised by Dana Farber, but he ultimately succumbed to Sepsis. Dana Farber has made great strides in battling Cancer but sadly the needed breakthrough was too late to help Richard. So in in 2019 I dedicate my ride and all my fund-raising efforts to Richard’s memory.

The funds we raise help researchers and clinicians every day to make progress toward improving patient outcomes. Progress is being made but we are still many years from a cure. On the bright side many others such as Meghan Provencher, Tommy Valente and Laura Quine have benefited from the advances in Cancer treatment and are doing well.

I am once again asking for your help to raise funds for Cancer research. PMC is leading the charge to beat cancer. In fact, 100% of rider-raised revenue goes directly to support the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's tireless commitment to finding a cure. This year my goal is to raise at least $6,000 so every donation counts. Thanks in advance for supporting me and doing our part to find a cure. God Bless