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Help 18 West Roxbury Residents Ride in 33rd Pan-Mass Challenge
The PMC gives 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar directly to the Jimmy Fund.
West Roxbury will be well-represented in the 33rd Annual Pan-Massachusetts Challenge, the nation’s first charity bike-a-thon.
On August 4 and 5, 18 residents from West Roxbury will pedal their way with 5,500 cyclists, whose fundraising rides support adult and pediatric cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through the Jimmy Fund.
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The following are some facts about the challenge and more:
- PMC riders range in age from 13 to 88.
- The average PMC cyclist trains for three months, solicits 40 sponsors, and raises more than $6,000.
- More than 300 riders are cancer survivors or current patients.
- The PMC gives 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar directly to the Jimmy Fund.
- The PMC runs through 46 towns across Massachusetts.
- Cyclists choose from 11 routes of varying mileage designed to cater to all levels of cycling strength and time availability.
- There are six two-day routes that range from 153 to 190 miles and five one-day rides that range from 25 to 110 miles.
- In 2012, cyclists are required to raise between $500 and $4,300 to ride in the PMC. This commitment to the fundraising portion of the PMC is a testament to riders’ dedication to the cause and their belief in the PMC mission.
To become a virtual rider, or make a financial contribution to a rider from West Roxbury, visit www.pmc.org, or call 800-WE-CYCLE. Checks can be made payable to PMC, 77 Fourth Ave., Needham, Mass. 02494.
Find out what's happening in West Roxburyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Below are the 18 West Roxbury residents riding in the Pan-Mass Challenge and their eGift IDs, so you can donate to them online.
eGiftID:
Last Name
First Name
City/Town:
State:
EB0004
Bielawa
Emile
West Roxbury
MA
SB0294
Brouwer
Susan
West Roxbury
MA
DC0311
Casey
David
West Roxbury
MA
NC0067
Cronin
Neil
West Roxbury
MA
DD0114
DeAngelo
Daniel
West Roxbury
MA
KD0133
Doyle
Kenton
West Roxbury
MA
ED0092
Dunne
Erin
West Roxbury
MA
RF0091
Fitzgerald
Ryan
West Roxbury
MA
PH0111
Haran
Pamela
West Roxbury
MA
MH0275
Hunter
Maxine
West Roxbury
MA
LK0103
Kappelman
Lynn
West Roxbury
MA
BK0017
Karp
Beth
West Roxbury
MA
DK0148
Kelly
David
West Roxbury
MA
DK0138
Kirrane
Dennis
West Roxbury
MA
JL0306
Lebel
Joan
West Roxbury
MA
JM0413
McDonnell
James
West Roxbury
MA
JT0181
Tobin
John
West Roxbury
MA
CW0088
White
Chris
West Roxbury
MA
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