July 27, 2023 Submitted by Pan-Mass Challenge
On Aug. 5 and 6, more than 6,000 riders from around the globe, including 47 residents from Hingham, will pedal in the 44th Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC). These cyclists will come together with the common goal of raising a record-breaking $70 million for cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Dana-Farber). If achieved, this would be the single-largest gift Dana-Farber has ever received, bringing the PMC’s total contribution in the fight against cancer to $970 million since 1980.
As the nation’s single most successful athletic fundraiser, the fully supported bike-a-thon includes one and two-day routes, from 25 to 211 miles, designed to cater to all levels of cycling and fundraising ability. For the 17th consecutive year, 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar will be donated directly to Dana-Farber to support lifesaving cancer research and treatment. The PMC accounts for more than 60 percent of the Jimmy Fund’s annual revenue as Dana-Farber’s largest single contributor.
“The steadfast commitment of the PMC community year after year continues to inspire me,” said Billy Starr, founder and executive director of the PMC. “With our sights set on a record-breaking fundraising goal for PMC 2023, I’m grateful for the continued support from all PMC riders, volunteers, donors, and sponsors and I can’t wait to see everyone out on the road together this August.”
Riders and volunteers will travel from 43 states and 8 countries to participate in PMC Ride Weekend festivities in Massachusetts. Most participate in honor of a family member or friend fighting cancer, and 950 riders and volunteers are cancer survivors or current patients, considered Living Proof® of the PMC mission. There are also 150 Dana-Farber employees committed to the cause as riders and volunteers, in some cases to fund their own cancer research.
The PMC is co-presented by the Red Sox Foundation® and M&T Bank. 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 #PMC2023 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Thank you to the following riders from Hingham:
Lain Anderson
David Averett
Michael Bertoncini
Bryce Blair
Patrick Blair
Marc Bousquet
Chris Broderick
Patrick Burke
Scott Caras
Richard Chamberlain
Gary Count
Kate Croteau
George Danis
Meg DeSantis
Captain Pete Dickason
Curt Diedrich
Matt Dillis
Kim Doble
Jane Driscoll
Brian Garrity
Molly Garrity
Maia Germain
Stephen Gosling
Karen Jenkins
Terence Lonsdale
Thomas Lynch
James Maynard
Tod McGrath
Chris Melendes
Nicole Merhill
Matthew Oatway
Ethan Parnell
Christopher Pollara
Michael Quinn
Alex Randall
Matt Ruscitto
Meghan Ruscitto
Michael Sartor
William Sellers
Jayme Silva
Charlie Smith
Christine Smith
Chris Stuckart
Jeff Sula
Brenden Teague
John Vermeulen
David Whitlock
Susan Wood