Elizabeth McGinnis from Sedona will be among the more than 6,000 cyclists and 4,000 volunteers participating in the Pan-Mass Challenge, an annual bike-athon across Massachusetts, on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1 and 2. The event is meant to raise money for cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
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.
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 benefitting patients across the world.
Cyclists ride routes ranging from 25 to 177 miles.
Donate at profile.pmc.org/EM0289. Folks interested in getting involved can learn more and register at PMC.org.
