Hi,

I hope this finds you and your family well as we emerge through the long pandemic.  As you know, for 22 years, I’ve ridden in the Pan Mass Challenge, the 192 mile bike ride that raises money for cancer research at the Jimmy Fund/Dana Farber Cancer Institute. This year, my 23rd ride, is no different. Well, it is different. 

One way it’s different is that the PMC is back this year as a physically smaller event, with fewer riders on the official routes, and others riding in “reimagined” routes of our choosing. This year, for the second year in a row, I’ll be riding a reimagined route, closer to home.

Two things won’t be different: for my tenth year in a row, I’ll be wearing a cloth cover on my riding jersey with the names of many people who have fought cancer over the years. These are my friends and family members, as well as friends and family members of donors to my rides. If there’s someone you’d like me to ride for, please send me their name (or names), and something about them if we haven’t met. I’d be honored to have them be such an important part of my rides this year.

Another thing that won’t be different is that I have a friend who’s been diagnosed with cancer this year. The pandemic has made treatments more challenging in far too many ways. I hope you can help.

I realize that COVID continues to have a harsh impact on charitable giving this year. Which is why I’m asking for any donation that you feel is appropriate. Everyone at The Dana Farber, and I, would be very grateful. 

Thank you very much!

Best regards,

Bill