Dear Friends,

On August 6^th & 7^th I will be participating in the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC), a cycling event that raises money for The Jimmy Fund, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's outreach arm. For more than 50 years, Dana-Farber has been at the forefront of cancer treatment and research and has contributed to many of the most important advances in fighting cancer.

This year, the PMC is expected to raise more than $34 million for cancer research through this single event.  The Pan Mass Challenge is the single largest fundraiser for the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber and is the largest athletic fundraising event in the country. 99% of donations are given to Dana-Farber. (More information about PMC, the Jimmy Fund, and Dana-Farber is available at www.pmc.org.)

 To date, the PMC has raised more than $270 million that has been used to improve the lives of those suffering with cancer.  It is the largest single contributor to The Jimmy Fund, bringing in nearly 50 percent of its annual revenue.

 This will be my fourth year participating in the PMC.  I do this ride to honor those who've battled cancer (or are currently battling it), and to help raise money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.   Last year’s event had over 5,200 riders, 3,000 volunteers and 157,000 contributors.  It was an incredible experience.  I am part of a “Team Freeman” (photo below) that raised over $70,000 for the cause last year.

If you prefer, you can also contribute the old-fashioned way and mail me a check payable to "PMC/Jimmy Fund" (5 White Oak Lane, Avon, CT  06001). All donations are tax-deductible.

 Thank you so much for your consideration and support.

 Sincerely,

 Eric

Eric's PMC Total

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Goal

$4,000

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