Stronger

Over the past five days, I've ridden 160 miles to train for the Pan-Mass Challenge. As I sit here now I feel the strength building in my legs - the strength that will get me up and over the Berkshires on Day 0 and across the wind-swept dunes of the Cape on Day 2. The PMC is four weeks away, and I'm starting to feel ready for it physically.

Mentally, the PMC is always on my mind. Not just because it's fun (it's soooo much fun!). And not because it's a great accomplishment. It's because it's a slice of humanity that I don't get to see everyday. The camaraderie among the riders is incredible. The volunteers never cease their work, even if their task is to pick up trash. The people whose lives have been affected by cancer that line the route thank us for riding, and we thank them for thanking us. It truly is the best weekend of the year for me.

On Saturday, I got a little taste of what the PMC is all about. My team, Team Kinetic Karma, went on a 80-mile training ride to visit two of our pedal partners, Amelia and Charlotte. Amelia was our pedal partner several years ago, and as you can see in the photo above (bottom left), she is a beautiful, healthy young girl (with an awesome playhouse!!). Charlotte, our current pedal partner, is out of treatment for her cancer and is also doing very well. It was wonderful to see the girls and to be reminded of the great work that we are supporting at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

In addition to my fellow riders, the volunteers, and the supporters along the route, I am incredibly thankful for my donors. Every year, you allow me the opportunity to have this much fun! My hope is that you get joy out of reading about my ride and knowing that you are making a difference. We are beating cancer, together.

Please make your donation today. I am 1/3 of the way to my $6,600 goal. I know I'll get there with your support. Thank you!