We are a group of volunteers and cyclists with a passion to fund cancer research and treatment. On the first weekend in August, We will join 6,500 cyclists in the PMC ride, an annual bike-a-thon that raises money for research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) in Boston. This year, our riders will ride a combined 576 miles to fight cancer!
Ten years ago, we lost Debbie to cancer. She was living proof, and a dedicated volunteer and PMC supporter. Her favorite flower is - you guessed it. Team Sunflower was born in her memory. This year, we have committed to raising $15,000.00 for cancer research. The PMC raises more money for charity than any other single event in the country - $654 million since 1980 and $56 million last year alone! This success is the result of a lot of people riding for and caring about a cure. And because every penny matters, 100 percent of your donation goes to DFCI.
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We are a group of family and friends who are dedicated to the elimintation of cancer! Each of us has been touched personally by this cause. We have lost friends, and we have also celebrated with those who beat the odds.
We are riding and volunteering in memory of Deborah Barrett, a woman who we are proud to say was Living Proof for 13 years. She was a part of the PMC family for many years, both through her direct participation, as well as the participation of her family members over the past 25 years.
Deborah Barrett was a beautiful daughter, sister, wife and friend. She lost her battle with cancer on January 8, 2009, while surrounded by many family and friends. She is missed very much.
Debbie was first diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 1996, and through research and treatment developed at Dana Farber, successfully defeated the disease. Then, in 2005, she was diagnosed with breast cancer, and remained strong throughout difficult surgeries and treatments. Finally, on October 30, 2008, Debbie was diagnosed with metastatic, multiple system breast cancer. Despite doing everything medically possible, there was no cure for this disease.
Please support our cause, and help us meet our goal by making an eGift on the right hand side of the screen.
Our ultimate goal is to see a day where nobody will have to say goodbye because of cancer.
Please take some time to look at our profiles to learn more about our personal reasons for participating. Thank you for your support! See you on the road!
