Tara Runnals' PMC

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MY PMC Total

$7,505.00

PMC TOTAL

$7,505.00

GOAL

$7,000.00

Why I Ride ...

Why do I ride? ….. I ride because I CAN!

Six years ago, diagnosed with locally advanced breast cancer, my life was forever changed. It has been quite a journey, but here I am living life as a survivor!!!! All is well. I still have to deal with some physical and emotional challenges, but, overall, I am healthy and whole and, thank you, God, very capable of taking on this endurance challenge: I CAN make this trek, and so I do.

This year, I will once again tackle the original route from Sturbridge to Provincetown. Pedaling 192 miles over 2 days, will be no easy feat for me (I am getting old!!), but I am still determined to take on the challenge. I have been hitting the road for some long, hot rides, tackling lots of steep hills, so that on Aug 4th and 5th, when I join my KPMG colleagues and 6,000+ other committed riders, I will be well-prepared and able to enjoy every mile. Cognizant of what an incredible blessing it is to be enjoying restored health, I ride with a heart full of gratitude.....

This annual ride is also an opportunity to make new connections, with folks, who, like me, have been touched by cancer: other survivors, family members, friends… Every person on this ride is vested in finding a cure for cancer now.... so that not one more person should have to endure the disease. Targeted cancer therapy, using the immune system to fight cancer...We have made great strides. We are so close…. but we need a cure now... I will ride for as long as I can to raise funds to wipe out this disease. And so I ride with both commitment and hope….

This ride is an analogy for my journey with cancer: it's a marathon, not a sprint; endurance is paramount; I need to be ready for challenging hills... and perhaps an occasional flat tire. I maintain a rigorous schedule and carefully fuel my body. And most of all, I enjoy the ride….take in the beauty that surrounds me.... and thank God for the gift of today and all it holds. And so I ride giving thanks for a new day…..

Like most of the folks whom I've met along the way, I ride for others…. This year, every mile logged, every hill tackled, has been fueled with thoughts of some folks who are fighting a tough fight:

Tracy, a courageous 10 year breast cancer survivor who is battling recurrence; and for Montana and Marci, just recently diagnosed, who are now in treatment for breast cancer
Clare, my forever-friend and hero who is recovering from the effects of chemotherapy and stem cell transplant
Bryan who has endured cutting edge treatment (gamma knife and chemotherapy) to stop the growth of an inoperable brain tumor

And so I ride to remind these friends of the joy that tomorrow holds, to honor so many others who have battled cancer, and to remember those who have gone home.....

PMC donates 100% of every rider-raised dollar to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund. I hope that you will consider supporting my ride.

Why I Ride ...

Why do I ride? ….. I ride because I CAN!

Like most of the folks whom I've met along the way, I ride for others…. This year, every mile logged, every hill tackled, has been fueled with thoughts of some folks who are fighting a tough fight:

Tracy, a courageous 10 year breast cancer survivor who is battling recurrence; and for Montana and Marci, just recently diagnosed, who are now in treatment for breast cancer
Clare, my forever-friend and hero who is recovering from the effects of chemotherapy and stem cell transplant
Bryan who has endured cutting edge treatment (gamma knife and chemotherapy) to stop the growth of an inoperable brain tumor

And so I ride to remind these friends of the joy that tomorrow holds, to honor so many others who have battled cancer, and to remember those who have gone home.....

PMC donates 100% of every rider-raised dollar to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund. I hope that you will consider supporting my ride.

My Supporters

Helen Cushman
Patricia & Daniel Clair So sorry we are a little late to the game here! We are so proud of all you do for the fight against cancer. We make this donation in your honor & in my mom, Mary's memory. Like you, she never gave up.	$100.00
Carrie Runnals Love You Tara!! Praying for safety and an Amazing Ride. Love you?? Joe & Carrie
Daniel Runnals Love you and are so incredibly proud of you!! Dan, Christina & Cal
Neil & Nancy Morrissey God bless you for doing this year after year, Tara! ????
Robert Zimmermann
Rachael Scherer Congratulations Tara. You inspire me every day.	$100.00
John Carney Congratulation and Thank You	$100.00
Carolyn Ritten
Patricia Emmanuel Tara - we are so proud of you!
Amy Haddow So proud of my amazing friend and "big sister"! Love you always.
Dennis Clair
Rose Wylie Go Tara honey, go!
Michael Potter Always proud of you Tara! Thank you for riding for the rest of us.
Lori & Greg Toot Tara, your big heart and strength amazes us every day! This year our donation is a tribute to my Dad, who was a 24 year cancer survivor <3
Kathleen Bartol You are a true inspiration... ride on sista! ??
Dillon Sylvester
Anna Bertini Go Tara Go!
Margaret Menger Thanks for all that you've done to fight cancer, Tara; just look how much you've raised over the years! Congratulations and best wishes for smooth going this year.
Brian Friedmann Fair winds and so proud of you. Brian & Linda
Joe Marella
PAUL & EILEEN CALVI WE luv U Tara!
Kathleen Laurini Go Tara!!!
Ann Olivo Good luck girl	$50.00
Kelly Phillips Way to go, Tara! This sounds like an awesome ride and a great experience - I love it and am so happy to support you on the ride. Pedal your heart out!! Kelly	$100.00
Anonymous	$25.00
BRUCE Runnals	$50.00
Kathy Ritschel Go Tara Go! Xxoo, Coondog
Brian Hagerty Go Tara! Have a great ride. BH	$100.00
Justin Brown
clare twist You are my hero! Ride strong!! xo CJ
Robert Lamson Good luck!
Darcy Brumley Tara - You are an inspiration and I wish you the greatest luck and speed on your ride!!!
Tess Lewis Tara: I'm so proud of you. You are an inspiration to us all! Love you girl!
Maureen & Joe Cullen So proud of you! Way to go!	$500.00
Linda Yost Tara, you're an inspiration to all. Ride like the wind!	$100.00
Tara Kenney You go Namesake...so very proud of you...here’s to finding a cure! Love Tara Grass and Boys...
Susan Gagne Good Luck!!
Ricky Thanudape Good Luck Tara!	$50.00
C.R. Lyons Best of luck for a terrific ride!	$25.00
Richard Bertheaud Your perspiration is an inspiration	$100.00
Cari Kehr As a fellow breast cancer survivor, thanks for volunteering your time to this important cause. Ride like the wind!	$50.00
Janet Grogan	$50.00
Christine Fisler Go Tah!!
Alisa Anderson Tara- You are such an inspiration! Have a great ride and know that we are all rooting for you;-)
JT Kaufmann Good luck Tara!!!!!	$100.00
Mary and Austin Oconnor You go girl...so blessed!	$100.00
Peter Crowe Ride with style Ride with a smile Please add one more (brother-in law Charlie) to Sprint with spirit for Your words Your wisdom No one has more Luke warm prose Love the Crowes	$100.00
Anonymous	$50.00
Anonymous	$25.00
Theresa Morris
Michael & Gail Watts	$250.00
gary plotkin Great job Tara. Keep riding and fighting.	$150.00
Michele Blumreich Good luck on your ride!	$50.00
Douglas Cutter Tara, I wish you the best on your two day 100+ mile journey. Truly an inspiration. My wife is a cancer survivor as well (cancer free today) - I appreciate your support of this cause.	$50.00
Anonymous	$25.00
Anonymous Good Luck!!	$100.00
Anonymous Supporting the KPMG Family
Jodi Elliott Tara - good luck to you! Jodi - KPMG	$50.00
Deirdre Brodie Tara, I've not had the pleasure of meeting you but am very excited to support you in your race. As a part of the larger KPMG family, I am inspired by your story and am wishing you luck!	$25.00
Stephanie Sachetta TARA, I know that you will kick butt AGAIN this year! Thinking of you and cannot wait to get back on the bike with you again soon! :) You ROCK! <3	$150.00
Andrew Key Continuing to lead the way here...thank you so much.
Doug Fonseca	$50.00
Joseph Bielecki	$50.00
Sally Calhoun You go, Tara! Chuck & I will be cheering for you!
Brenda & Scott Ferris Way to go and for such a great cause!!!!	$25.00
Marie Stapleton	$100.00

My History

2018	$7,505.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2017	$6,600.00	Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2016	$7,778.38	Wellesley to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2015	$4,536.25	Wellesley to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2014	$5,741.12	Bourne to Provincetown Inn (1-Day Sunday)
2013	$4,545.00	Wellesley to Bourne (1-Day, Sat)

Tara Runnals' PMC

Tara Runnals' PMC

MY PMC Total

$7,505.00

PMC TOTAL

$7,505.00

GOAL

$7,000.00

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