For the second time in a lifetime, I will be participating in the Pan Mass Challenge. This year will be especially meaningful to me due to the fact that after completing last year’s ride in my best friend Ron Hale’s memory, I received the devastating news that my sister, Ann was diagnosed with stage three lung cancer. It is amazing how the effects of this insidious disease can change life in an instant. I’m amazed at my sister’s strength and fortitude to do battle with this formidable foe and it’s radiation, chemo treatments and nausea. She’s a hero and survivor. This PMC I ride for “Annie Goat.”

The PMC continues to contribute every dollar donated directly to Dana Farber Cancer Research. I have all the fun riding, but need you for the difficult part of fundraising. As always it’s hard to ask for money in these trying times, but at the same time it’s harder to see friends and family suffer with cancer. Please support me in this worthy cause.

Thank you,

Al Etre

Use the link below to go directly to my personal egift page: http://www.pmc.org/egifts/AE0052 or mail a check payable to the Pan Mass Challenge to:

Al Etre 30 Wallis St, Douglas, Ma 01516