Richard Horrigan's Ride
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Why I Ride ...
Cancer, the very word can strike a note of panic in most of us, and for good reason. Sadly, this year over 1.4 million people in the U.S.
Although these statistics are indeed sobering, they can't adequately illustrate the real story of cancer, one that is perhaps only understood on a very personal level. For me it's much more a story of two particular lives lost to cancer, those of my parents, and of one untimely death, that of a very dear friend of mine. This is the story of cancer that I comprehend. The story of a disease that took loved ones from me and left my life forever diminished.
Thankfully, the storyline is improving. My mother-in-law stands as living proof that advances gained through cancer research are making a difference. She is a breast cancer survivor who has benefited from early diagnosis and improved treatments. Cancer research is undoubtedly improving the prospects for today's cancer patients. However, so much more needs to be done and cancer research is expensive.
I would hate to think that money could stand in the way of finding a cure for cancer in our lifetime. But what can I do? Alone, well, probably not much. But, together with a group of generous sponsors we might actually have the wherewithal to make a difference. That is why I'm riding alongside my wife, Jeanne, in the 2012 PMC from Sturbridge toProvincetown
Although these statistics are indeed sobering, they can't adequately illustrate the real story of cancer, one that is perhaps only understood on a very personal level. For me it's much more a story of two particular lives lost to cancer, those of my parents, and of one untimely death, that of a very dear friend of mine. This is the story of cancer that I comprehend. The story of a disease that took loved ones from me and left my life forever diminished.
Thankfully, the storyline is improving. My mother-in-law stands as living proof that advances gained through cancer research are making a difference. She is a breast cancer survivor who has benefited from early diagnosis and improved treatments. Cancer research is undoubtedly improving the prospects for today's cancer patients. However, so much more needs to be done and cancer research is expensive.
I would hate to think that money could stand in the way of finding a cure for cancer in our lifetime. But what can I do? Alone, well, probably not much. But, together with a group of generous sponsors we might actually have the wherewithal to make a difference. That is why I'm riding alongside my wife, Jeanne, in the 2012 PMC from Sturbridge to
To my sponsors I say, thank you so very much for your contribution. I'm moved by your generosity.
My kindest regards to all of you,
Dick
Dick
Richard's PMC Total
$1,070
Goal
$5,000
My Progress
My Online Supporters
| I have chosen to keep all of my donors' information confidential; therefore it is not displayed on my PMC public donor list. |
My Rides
| 2012 | $1,070 | Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day) |
| 2011 | $5,658 | Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day) |
| 2010 | $4,739 | Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day) |
| 2009 | $5,128 | Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day) |
| 2008 | $4,368 | Wellesley to Provincetown Inn (2-Day) |
