Dear friends and family,

I am writing to you as I prepare for my 7th Pan Mass Challenge ride and fundraising effort. Participating in the PMC year after year has been a greater journey than I could have anticipated. From the training alone, training with friends and family, fundraising efforts and of course the ride itself are all very impactful and I look forward to it each year. Unfortunately, what I do not look forward to each year is adding names to our sign of people we are riding for. It is inevitable that a few names get added by our team, but it is the reason we all come together for the PMC and support Dana Farber.

Participating in the PMC is all about supporting the incredible Dana Farber Cancer Institute. During the ride from Sturbridge to Bourne you see and encounter so many people who have been personally impacted by Dana Farber and their signs will bring you to tears. While we bike through their towns, they thank us for riding and raising money to help find a cure. The truth is, as riders, we are simply a representation of all of you who helped us meet our minimum fundraising goal of $4,500.00. When you look at the thousands of riders participating, that value adds up quickly!

Before asking you to donate again, I want to thank all of you who have donated in the past. To date, you have helped me raise $35,636.00! What is even more impressive is our team, Team Cyclosaurass, has raised over $780,000.00 since 2011! All of this is only possible because of your support!