Elaine Shapiro's Ride
Why I Ride ...
Dear Family and Friends:
This will be my first year riding in the Pan Mass Challenge. Most of you know by now that I have decided to ride in memory of my husband, Barry Fox.
In November of 2007, when Barry was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, bile duct cancer, we were shocked, saddened, and determined to fight the fight. Though he lost his courageous battle in June of 2008, I am committed to continuing the fight against cancer.
When I signed up for the ride I didn't own a bicycle or a helmet and I couldn't tell you the last time I was on a bike. But I chose the PMC because last year they contributed $35 million (100 percent of every rider-raised dollar) to cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. That's so impressive that I wanted to be a part of it.
Please know that I have been taking this very seriously. I have my bike (they have 24 speeds now, who knew?), my helmet, and my willpower. I have been working out regularly with my trainer and I have been doing practice rides with Cindy, my riding partner. She's the one who suggested we join the PMC. The two of us will be riding the Wellesley Loop, 47 miles on August 2nd. I promise to do the hard part and sweat and pedal the entire route with a smile on my face! (Barry wouldn't have had it any other way!) But I need your help. I'm asking you to write a check. The funds I raise go directly to cancer research and treatment. By supporting me, you can make a difference in the fight against cancer.
At the bottom of this page, please click on DONATE TO MY RIDE to support my participation in the 2009 Pan Mass Challenge. You will receive a confirmation of your donation via e-mail and I will be notified as soon as you make your donation.
If you prefer to mail your donation to me, please make your check payable to the "PMC" and send it to me at:
Thank you in advance for your generous support! I look forward to reporting back to you with many tales from the PMC 2009 ride!
PS - Please feel free to forward this to anyone else who would like to help.
Elaine's PMC Total
$0
Goal
$8,000
My Progress
My Rides
| 2010 | $0 | Wellesley to Wellesley (1-Day, Sun) |
| 2009 | $7,328 | Wellesley to Wellesley (1-Day, Sun) |
