Kelly Annis's Ride
Why I Ride ...
On August 7th and 8th, I am planning to ride my bike for 163 miles in honor of my 84 year-old aunt who has survived colon cancer; in memory of my brother, who lost his life to lung cancer at 62; in memory of Maddie Savoie, who succumbed to Ewings Sarcoma at age 10; and for many other friends and relatives, and your friends and relatives that continue to be diagnosed and afflicted with cancer.
As a participant in the Pan-Mass Challenge, I have committed to raising a minimum of $4,200 for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute/Jimmy Fund. This will be the 4th consecutive year that 100% of all rider-raised funds go directly to Dana Farber for research and treatment of cancer.
I am proud to be riding as a member of the Pedals for Pediatrics team (www.pedalsforpediatrics.org). This team originated in 2004 with 5 riders. Today, the group has over 35 riders who, together, have raised over $967,700.
The months leading up to the ride will be a challenge. I am training appropriately and am confident I will be ready to handle the physical aspects, but I will need help on the financial end. I am asking for your help. I'm sure you get many pleas to support worthy causes and I am hoping you will stop to think of your friends, relatives and, perhaps, yourself, who have/has received a diagnosis of cancer. This disease is relentless and does not seem to be affected by wealth, poverty or the economy. Would you please join me in this fight? Please know that contributions in any amount are greatly appreciated and are 100% tax-deductible.
Contributions via credit card can be made right here, from my site. If you would prefer to contirbute by check, please make payable to "PMC" and mail to me at 13 Pullard Rd., #46, Grafton, MA 01519.
Please let me know if your contribution is in honor of or in memory of a loved one.
Many thanks for your support :)
Kelly
Kelly's PMC Total
$4,458
Goal
$4,200
My Progress
My Online Supporters
| Scott & Michelle Morris | $100 | In memory of my dad who lost the battle at 58! | |
| Jennifer Bassett | $25 | Good luck! This is an amazing thing you are doing. | |
| Sandy Mayer | $25 | ||
| Carol Savage | $50 | We're rooting for you Kelly! Thanks for riding for such a great cause! My donation is in honor/memory of my Dad who I lost to cancer in 1972. | |
| Nancy & Rick Brown | $25 | Giddy-up Kelly! We are so proud of you. I have lost too many to list. You go girl and thanks for helping to fight the battle. :-) | |
| $20 | Hi Kelly, I wish we could give you a million bucks! I too have family and friends that were affected by cancer. I'll try to be at the end of the race for you. Thanks for doing this! Gail & Peter | ||
| $50 | |||
| $10 | It's not much Kelly but it's a start. You are awesome to do this. Make sure you have a comfy seat on your bike! I did Relay for Life and it's a good feeling of satisfaction. Good luck, you can do it! |
My Rides
| 2010 | $4,458 | Wellesley to Family Finish at Ptown (2-Day) |