On Aug. 7 and 8, more than 6,000 riders, including 32 participants from Charlestown, 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.
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):
o 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):
• Reimagined Ride (Rider’s Choice Mileage/Timing):
o 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 from Charlestown:
• Danielle Arpino
• Rachael Barry
• Allyson Boli
• Sue Burke
• Leslie Checkman
• Kate Conway
• Rob Cronin
• Bill Doherty
• Alec Finigan
• Kevin Finnegan
• Kelly Flynn
• Emily French
• Elizabeth Hagele
• Jen Hansen
• Tom Hovey
• Chris Huxley
• Caroline Keaveney
• Tucker Levy
• Victoria Levy
• Lisa McRae
• Caroline Mead
• Sam Olsen
• Harry Ostrander
• Margaret Reilly
• Jack Roberts
• Keelin Salisbury
• Will Scatchard
• Tori Smith
• Daniel Smith
• Joseph Smith
• Edward Wasniewski
• Valena Wright