I'm a proud participant in the Pan-Mass Challenge this year. The two day, 180 mile bike ride raises more money for charity than any other single athletic fundraising event in the country - all to bring us Closer by the Mile to a cure for cancer. You may know that my wife has been on a health journey for the past 2.5 years working her way through treatments for lung cancer. The ride had deep personal meaning for our family and the overall community.

Since its founding in 1980, PMC riders have raised more than $1 billion for lifesaving cancer research, treatment and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, one of the country's top cancer care hospitals. My PMC is making a difference in the lives of patients at Dana-Farber and around the world. The funds I raise support the innovative work of doctors, nurses, and scientists in their search for cures for cancers and related diseases.

Happy to say that one hundred percent of every dollar I raise goes directly to Dana-Farber, meaning that your donation has a real impact! Its never easy asking friends and collegues for money. However, asking gets easier when I see the miracles out there and the incredible work done all of the good people assocated with Dana Farber. Please consider a donation to the PMC fundraising effort. I'll do the miles - need you to make them count. Check and see if your employer matches your donation.