Friday, July 31, 2015

Tomorrow, we ride.

A PMC Timeline:
  • In January, I registered for my 12th Pan-Mass Challenge.
  • In April, I started fundraising to raise critical cancer research dollars.
  • In May, I started commuting to work by bike to get stronger.
  • In June, I traveled - a lot - and missed my bike - a lot.
  • In July, I collected donations totaling $4,500 and rode my bike up a mountain to get stronger.
  • Today, I head to Sturbridge, the PMC starting line.
  • Tomorrow, we ride.
To the 88 of you who have contributed in support of my 12th Pan-Mass Challenge, THANK YOU. You are a huge part of the fight against cancer, and I am honored to ride with your support. Thanks to your generosity, I am only $1,265 from meeting my $8,000 fundraising goal.

To those who have yet to donate, today would be a fantastic time to jump on my virtual handlebars and join me in the quest for a cancer-free world! 100% of your donation will directly support the programs and research that are saving lives, including the lives of your friends and family. Visit my fundraising page to make your secure donation.

Finally, it's become an annual tradition to carry the names of people who have battled cancer to honor their lives and/or memories. I have my own list of people "We Ride For..." but I also carry the names that my donors wish to honor. Please email me or submit a comment below if you'd like me to write anyone's name on the "We Ride For..." banners tomorrow night. After they are covered in names, the banners fly high over the finish line in Provincetown. Knowing the names of my grandmother, our pedal partner Anna, and my team captain, Dave, are on there bring me to tears every year. I'd be happy to write down your names as well.

Tomorrow, we ride. Thank you all, from the bottom of my heart.

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