Hello All...

This will be year 8 for me, and what a different ride it will be.

This will be the first year that Diane will not be the most important thing on my mind while riding. Even last year when she was not feeling well, up unitl the very last moment she held on to the thought that she would be able to ride. So the planning, the worry, the fun of having her ride was still so connected to the experience of the PMC for me. But this year is different.

Last year, Diane was able to meet the team at the end of the first day at Bourne. We were walking to get a drink and I was telling her that I was thinking about volunteering in 2025 instead of riding, because fundraising was becoming too stressful and I needed a year to regroup. She looked at me, and said Well ok, but if I die before then, you better ride and with a big picture of me on your shirt!

Well she was pretty specific on that walk, so I am of course riding this year, and back at the fundraising. I will be trying a different route, a little longer and with wonderful teammates, but certainly it won't be as amazing as riding near and supporting such an incredible woman like Diane. She is greatly missed.

I can't thank everyone enough for all the times you have donated to this cause. I really appreciate it.

Love, Sarah