Best in the Nation!

I ride the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) for a lot of reasons every year. It's a great physical challenge, it's more fun than you can imagine, there's unlimited beer and fluffernutters, and it's all for an amazing cause. Not only is it an amazing cause, but I firmly believe that donating to the Pan-Mass Challenge is the BEST way to make a difference in the fight against cancer.

This belief of mine was recently backed up in two ways. U.S. News & World Report has named Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center #1 in the nation in its 2022-2023 Best Children's Hospitals report. Dana-Farber/Boston Children's has been recognized as one of the top three pediatric cancer centers in the country each year since the ranking's inception, earning more #1 rankings than any other program.

“Being recognized as the top pediatric cancer program in the nation by U.S. News & World Report is an honor,” said Scott A. Armstrong, MD, PhD, President of Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s. “This recognition is testament to our outstanding doctors, nurses and staff who work tirelessly providing exceptional clinical care while also conducting world-class research,  on behalf of patients and their families.”

Not only does the PMC support one of the nation's top cancer hospitals, but the PMC itself has its own superlatives. The PMC was one of the first (if not THE first) -athon fundraiser. Today, the PMC is America's largest athletic fundraiser, raising more money for charity than any other single athletic fundraising event in the world. The WORLD! Additionally, the PMC donates 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar directly to Dana-Farber and is the Institute's largest single contributor, accounting for more than 55 percent of the annual revenue at The Jimmy Fund. In 2011, the PMC raised a record-breaking $64 million, bringing its 42-year contribution to Dana-Farber to $831 million. 

I am so proud to be a part of such an amazing event that supports an incredible institution that is a pioneer in the fight against cancer. The 2021 PMC Impact Report shows where last year's funds went - millions and millions of dollars helping Dana-Farber combat cancer. 

In 2022, the PMC has a fundraising goal of $66 million - if we are successful, it will be another record-breaking year. I'm aiming to break a record of my own - my goal is to raise $15,000 this year, my highest total yet. Please join me in the fight against cancer by making a donation today. Together, we are making cancer HISTORY!