Peabody Residents Ride For A Cure At Pan-Mass Challenge

PEABODY, MA — The Pan-Mass Challenge will bring together more than 6,000 cyclists and 4,000 volunteers on August 1-2 to raise money for cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Participants from local communities will be among those helping support the PMC's mission to fund lifesaving cancer research and treatment.

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Peabody Participants Include:

James Cornblatt

Jeff Tellier

Debra Cushing

Michael Forni

Annie O'Shea

Randy Suckney

Edward Fitzsimons

Stephen Patten

Kathryn Wallace

Maria Winrich

Damon DiPasquale

Fang Liu

Robin Bernstein

Scott Hardiman

Andrew Cacciola

The PMC, which raises more money for charity than any other single athletic fundraiser in the world, is aiming to raise more than ever this year, with a fundraising goal of $79 million.

This year's PMC comes at an especially critical time, with federal research support shrinking, grant approval rates reaching historic lows, and cancer cases continuing to rise. For the 20th consecutive year, 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar will go directly to Dana-Farber, one of the nation's top three hospitals for cancer research and care.

"The theme for this year's PMC, which is 'now, more than ever,' underscores the paramount importance of every single dollar raised in fueling the search for a cure," said Billy Starr, founder and chairman of the PMC. "We are endlessly grateful to every rider, volunteer, donor, and sponsor who makes the PMC possible. Because of their training miles, long hours of volunteering, generous support, and unwavering commitment, we are moving ever closer to a world without cancer."

Since its inception in 1980, the PMC has raised $1.125 billion for Dana-Farber, making it the organization's largest single contributor and accounting for 67 percent of the annual revenue of The Jimmy Fund, Dana-Farber's community-driven fundraising arm.

This unrestricted annual funding has empowered and accelerated advancements in cancer research, deeply benefiting patients across the world.

There is still time to participate in this year's Pan-Mass Challenge. Folks interested in getting involved can learn more and register at PMC.org.