On Aug. 7 and 8, more than 6,000 riders, including 14 participants from Ashland, 12 participants from Holliston and 43 participants from Natick will take part in the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC), a two-day 211-mile bike-a-thon across Massachusetts, with the goal of raising $52 million for cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Dana-Farber).

 The PMC is the nation’s single most successful athletic fundraiser, donating 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar to Dana-Farber as its largest single contributor, accounting for 64 percent of its Jimmy Fund’s annual revenue. For the first time since 2019, more than 6,000 riders from 47 states and 11 countries will once again hit the road together during the first weekend of August with the common goal of making an impact in the fight against cancer. In 2020, the PMC raised an impressive $50 million through its summer-long Reimagined campaign, bringing its 41-year contribution to $767 million.

“We couldn’t be more excited to bring our passionate PMC riders, volunteers, donors and sponsors back together in person for PMC Ride Weekend this year,” said Billy Starr, founder and executive director of the PMC. “With fully supported routes and Reimagined options, everyone can customize their PMC experience to join us in the fight against cancer. Cancer doesn’t stop for anything, even a global pandemic, and funding for research, treatment and care is as critical as ever.”

PMC 2021 will include 16 routes – from 25 to 211 miles – designed to cater to all levels of cycling and fundraising ability, including Reimagined options for those who prefer to complete their PMC ride on their own. Most participate in honor of a family member or friend fighting cancer and more than 950 riders and volunteers are cancer survivors or current patients, considered Living Proof® of the PMC mission. More than 150 Dana-Farber employees are committed to the cause as riders and volunteers as well, in some cases to fund their own cancer research.

 Registration for PMC 2021 is open through June 30. Join in the fight against cancer by registering for one of the following featured routes still available:

25 & 50-Mile Routes (1-Day 25 or 50 Miles; Sunday, August 8):

Starting and finishing in either Wellesley or Foxboro, these Sunday routes are perfect single day options for those passionate about giving back.

Wellesley Century Ride (1-Day, 100 Miles; Sunday, August 8):

NEW this year, the Wellesley Century route is a popular option for riders looking to challenge their endurance in a single day format while making an impact in the fight against cancer.

Reimagined Ride (Rider’s Choice Mileage/Timing):

PMC Reimagined riders can ride wherever and whenever they want – except for the PMC routes on PMC weekend. This option is intended to provide flexibility for those that want to contribute to the fight against cancer without specific time or mileage constraints. 

The PMC is presented by the Red Sox Foundation®. To make a financial contribution to a rider from your town or to register as a rider, visit www.pmc.org, or call (800) WE-CYCLE. Connect with #PMC2021 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

 

Thank you to the following participants. 

Ashland:

Kristin Brandt

Sophie Brandt

Mary Bruce

Alan Cantor

Nancy Cantor

Joseph Connors

David Fuller

Neal Gerber

Melissa Linehan

Joel Loitherstein

Steven Mitchell

Bonnie Mitchell

Julie Zaveloff

Jeffrey Zaveloff

Holliston (12):

Gail Abbey

Darryl Abbey

Matt Buckley

Michael Cote

Bud Dodge

Paul Gillespie

Bridgett Maillet

Kevin O’Connell

Joanne O’Connell

Joey Pirelli

Karl Schlotterbeck

Stephanie Vail

Natick (43):

Michael Bergin

Eric Berman

David Boyarsky

Lisa Burns

Molly Cashmore

Steven Cashmore

Patrick Cavanagh

Steven Cohen

Mike Cohn

Matthew Cohn

Carol Conway

Linc Cornell

Lois Cornell

Doug Crossley

Claire Eckelkamp

Martha Fagan

Billy Feinberg

Kathleen Fitzgerald

Glen Glater

Martha Gold

Emily Hawley

Melissa Jacoby

Mark Kacprowicz

Robin Kostin

Pamela Landis

Jim Liebowitz

Benjamin Loewenberg

Brett Lousararian

John Manning

Jonathan Migdol

Jeff Olsen

Ellie Olsen

Grafton Pease

John Portnoy

Michael Price

Denise Rosenblum

Virginia Seery

Heidi Siegal Kogon

Mark Smerdon

John Smutko

Karen Snyder

Ken Vona

Larry Ziegler

 

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About the Pan-Mass Challenge

The Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) is a bike-a-thon that today raises more money for charity than any other single athletic fundraising event in the world. The PMC was founded in 1980 by Billy Starr, who remains the organization’s executive director, an annual cyclist and a fundraiser. The PMC has since raised $767 million for adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through the Jimmy Fund. The event donates 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar directly to the cause, generating 64 percent of the Jimmy Fund’s annual revenue as Dana-Farber’s single largest contributor. The PMC has successfully melded support from committed cyclists, volunteers, corporate sponsors and individual contributors, all of which are essential to the PMC’s goal and model: to attain maximum fundraising efficiency while increasing its annual gift each year. The PMC’s hope and aspiration is to provide Dana-Farber’s doctors and researchers with the necessary resources to discover cures for all cancers. For more information on the Pan-Mass Challenge, visit www.pmc.org.