Dear family, friends and colleagues,
As many of you know, I have been riding in the PanMass Challenge (PMC) for many years, given several family members and close friends being diagnosed with cancer. Since last years ride, we have unfortunately lost four dear friends, as well as family (see list below). I cannot imagine how horrible it is to watch a loved one pass away in front of you and loved ones, and equally I cannot imagine how horrible the cancer treatments themselves must be that many are still enduring. So the least I can do is have a numb ass over the course of one day. I have therefore decided to ride again to raise funds to fight the battle on cancer. My ride will include the following individuals that mean so much to me, and I know many of you as well.
In Memoriam for those we have lost:
- George & Cynthia Abely
- Timmy Bourke
- Uncle Ron Dean
- Uncle Gene Gilet*
- Laura Henchey Harrison
- Steve Kozsan*
- Ed Markham
- Jim Pettit
- Danika Shick
- Ernie Tsouros*
- Kristen Pratt-Ward
* Those that have lost the battle to cancer since last year's PMC
In Honor for those that are still fighting or have won the battle (!):
- Cobery Family - Tommy, Betty, Christy and Shannon
- Aunt Sharon Dean
- Sheila Gilet (mom)
- Marianne Hannon
- Melody Jean
- Dave Markham
- Billy Picken
I will once again ride the first weekend in August with more than 5,500 other cyclists in the PMC. 100% of money raised will go to research and care at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DCFI) in Boston. I will ride on Team PwC, which has been supporting this cause for over 15 years.
I hope you can help me raise funds with any donation amount, and more importantly, to let those on the list above know you are doing this on their behalf.
You can donate at the link below (my donation number is WG0035). To learn more about the PMC, please visit pmc.org. Thank you for your support!
http://www.pmc.org/WG0035
Bill Gilet
5 Sharon Avenue
Chelmsford, MA 01863
