Andy Seguin's Ride

It's 2012 - Now it is really time to beat cancer!

2012 - I am glad you are here. 
2011 was not a whole lot of fun, being forced to tackle cancer head on and beat it again. When you get that diagnosis, like I did last March, about all you can do is put your head down and charge forward. No one says "hey, I want to beat cancer this year". If you are lucky enough to do it, then you did what you had to do. It is really that simple. For me and many others, there was never another option.

The same is true about riding the PMC. This year, I will be 10 months removed from my final chemo treatment, and as I write this in January, I have not been on my bicycle for 18 months. But, some way, I will be in Sturbridge ready to go. 

Now here is the challenge for you! Donate. I guarantee you that I am not the only person that you will meet in your lifetime that has had cancer. And through the PMC and our efforts to make cancer history, more of the people in your life that are stricken will be cured. Make a donation and save lives. It is that simple. 

Please read my blog for updates on my recovery and updates on my training and fundraising efforts. I hope to see you soon.

All the best,
Andy

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NEWS ABOUT MY 2011 RIDE (April 4, 2011)
Last week, I learned that Hodgkins Lymphoma has decided to return to my life and invade my body. Fifteen years. Time for a rematch. I am not sure what that means yet for treatment (please read my blog for updates), I will find this out soon. I am also not sure what it means yet for my ride - if I will be done treatment and strong enough to ride 200 miles in 2 days. But I am sure that I hate cancer now more than ever and am more committed to raising money so EVERYONE BEATS CANCER! My passion is re-doubled - please read my original message for 2011 below about why I ride the Pan Mass Challenge. 

ORIGINAL POST (JAN. 2011) 
I am back for my 5th PMC in 2011. This year marks my 15th year of Life With Cancer. More thoughts and dreams to follow....

First off, I have to say thank you to all my supporters for doing your part to make this happen. In 4 years, 175 people have donated to my ride a total of $26,179. I am in awe of the continued encouragement and support I receive from all of you. And it is because of you that I am, right now, committed to riding my 5th PMC in 2011 to celebrate my 15th year of life after my cancer treatment!

I am now more committed to this cause than ever.

  • Because of the encouragement and support that you have given me.
  • Because of the notes and phone calls I receive from friends who just want to talk about their family’s battle against cancer.
  • Because of the knowledge that a world where cancer is treatable, manageable, and curable is obtainable, if not in my lifetime, then in my daughter’s.
  • Because one of you receives an email from Senator John Kerry every year about the PMC and to get a donation and you write him back to tell him that you are on board, but that you will supporting me instead of him.
  • Because of the hundreds of signs, put up along the PMC route by people I don’t know and will never meet, thanking the riders for riding a bike, saying that their mom or dad or son or daughter now have a chance to beat the cancer that they are fighting.
  • Because of the families in my life that are battling this disease right now.

Four words: A cure for cancer.

That is the ultimate goal. The PMC is one part of the grand mission to make that happen. My annual ride is just one small piece of that mission. Your continued emotional and financial support in all of this is INVALUABLE.

I will kick off my fundraising next February 23rd, the 15th anniversary of my cancer diagnosis. My fundraising goal for 2011 will be $7,500 (5 years of riding X 15th anniversary x $100). I know that I can count on you for your support!







Total Raised

$807

Goal

$7,000

Progress




Last year, 100% of rider-raised revenue went directly to the Jimmy Fund.

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My Paceline Supporters

Suzanne Decker $39 Happy Birthday, Andy! We love you. S and F
Diane Decker $50
Matt Douglas $100 Andy, You are an inspiration. Best to you and M.
Catherine Mamer $39 Dear Andy, Happy Birthday, 39 years young. Love
Shondra Jin Robbins $39
James Tinker $300
Caroline Kerpen $50 Andy, Congrats on kicking cancers butt. #rideon
Natalie Slopen
Thank you for riding to cure cancer!
Christopher Santillo

My Rides

2012 $807 Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2011 $6,652.73 Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2010 $7,033.62 Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2009 $7,244.13 Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2008 $6,875 Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2007 $5,026 Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
Andy's Personal Gallery