GOODBYE 2020!! – what an odyssey it was… a year full of significant challenges to overcome-both old and new. But together we did it-we made it through to 2021!! We survived COVID, survived isolation, lonely holidays, a “reimagined PMC” ride [to name a few] AND we excelled at keeping the fundraising momentum going to support this worthy cause, despite all of our challenges. Overall the PMC donated $50 million to Dana Farber and of that, together, you and I raised and donated $14,557! Wow, thank you, thank you so very much!
To those of you that donated to my profile page last year, I shared with you some details of my experience riding the “reimagined PMC” ride….it was daunting to say the least. But as I stated in my message to you, as I struggled through that ride last year, it certainly brought me closer to an understanding of the lonely, frightening struggle that cancer victims face. To summarize, although I rode as a team member, I rode alone for most of the time with my failing GPS as a guide; I got lost, way off track and but for the assistance and encouragement of others, and a re-charged GPS, I would not have found my way. Although each cancer patient essentially walks their journey alone - WE – YOU AND I and Dana Farber, represent that same assistance, encouragement and GPS guidance to the cancer patients on their lonely journey.
PLEASE JOIN ME ON THE ROAD AGAIN!! I have registered to ride the 2-day ride from Sturbridge to Provincetown. It will be a bit different this year but I will be relieved to be part of a “pack” of riders again that I can follow to keep me on the right road…
My participation in this fundraiser has been primarily fueled by the loss of my dad, Fred Hogan and, my sister Martha. But sadly it has also been fueled by the loss of too many of my family and friends, including, my uncle Matt Caldbeck, my 40 year old brother-in-law, Matt Brophy, my father-in-law, Chuck Brophy; my friends including Chris Galley, Mary Corliss, Anne Kittle, Frank, Susie Childs, Betsy Hurley and, Gloria. I am also riding to honor and encourage friends and family that have fought and WON the battle with cancer, including Matty Brophy Jr., Betsy Pinkus, Betsy Meek, Michele Boulogne-Kinnealey, Ann Childs, Bethany Uptegrove, Kevin Brophy, Mary Harrington, Billy Hogan, Ed Hoyte and Alison Leonard, to name a few. Sadly there are too many other names that could be added to this list. I am also riding for all the future sisters, brothers, friends, etc. - so that together, through the funding of innovative research and development, we stop the disease forever and ultimately win this war. Hopefully, if we continue chipping away at this together, soon there will be no need for future PMC fundraisers because we will have conquered cancer.
I am proud to note that once again I am riding as a member of the Rockland Trust Team – last year’s “reimagined” ride would not have been possible but for the significant support of Rockland Trust Company and, its Branch personnel who managed each “pit” stop for us all along the way from Worcester to P-Town.
Please consider putting your power behind the pedals too by making a donation, thank you! Every penny and positive thought is needed and appreciated.
100% of rider-raised revenue goes directly to support the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's commitment to finding a cure, therefore, you can rest assured that your donation is well spent!
https://www.pmc.org/blog/glimcher2019impactletter
PANDEMIC PMC
PESTILENCE & POLITICAL UNREST WILL NOT STAND IN OUR WAY,
A DEDICATED PMC TEAM WILL PERSERVERE, WE ARE HERE TO STAY.
NO CROSSING GUARDS, NO CROWDS OF THOUSANDS AND SADLY, NO CHEERING FANS;
DESPITE THESE DAUNTING OBSTACLES, THE TEAM DEVELOPS PLANS.
ENVISIONING A FUTURE - CANCER FREE FOR ALL OF YOU AND MAYBE ME;
MAYBE IF WE CONTINUE WORKING TOGETHER, OUR DREAM WILL COME TO BE.
INSIDE OUR HEARTS, OUR LOVE ONES LOST, RESIDE IN PEACE AND TRUST;
CALLING UPON US TO DO ALL WE CAN TO BEAT THIS FOE – WE MUST!
PLEASE SEND A PRAYER THIS RIDE WILL FARE SO WELL FOR ALL OUR TEAM,
MAY ALL RIDE SAFE, MAY WE MEET OUR GOALS AND ULTIMATELY FULFILL OUR DREAM;
CONQUER CANCER – I HOPE – WE MUST – AT LEAST THAT IS OUR SCHEME!
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MARTHA
Our hearts are broken, our tears cannot dry; God has taken our dear sister Martha, and we cannot fathom why
She was too young to go, of that we are sure; Her family is bereft, since the day she was no more
Our lives forever altered, the void cannot be filled; Each day is tinged with sadness, since Martha’s life was stilled
We are floundering here dear Lord, our prayers so far unheeded; Perhaps dear Lord you did not know how much our Martha was needed?
Her family and friends are at a loss, stumbling through the days; Trying to find some comfort and answers to our questions through the haze
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Martha our dear sister full of life, love and joy; Always in our hearts, absent from our lives
Rest in peace our dear Martha, securely in the know; That your loving family will never let you go
We could not stop the evil tide that swept your life away; But working hard to alter the course; usher in a new day
We WILL DEFEAT THIS THIEF OF LIFE who stole our loved ones dear; Through the efforts of many, that day is surely near.
