William Mead's Ride

Why I Ride ...

We were cruising at 22 mph, locked wheel to wheel on the second day of the PMC along the road from Bourne to Provincetown on the Cape.  Four of us were riding together, drafting one another to ride fast and save energy.  Two families, my brother and I, and a father and son team.  The young son was awesome in the lead, pulling us over a hill with ease.  I noted to the Dad that his son was strong, to which the dad responded, “he’s the cancer survivor”.

That is one of the amazing stories we experience in a weekend riding the Pan Mass Challenge, 163 mile cycle from Wellesley to Bourne, then Bourne to Provincetown.  The ride benefits the Jimmy Fund at the Dana Farber Cancer Center, fighting cancer in kids.

 This will be our ninth PMC, riding in year one the day after Mariana’s service, and riding for my Dad, who passed away in 2000 from cancer.  As usual, if you will provide the contributions, I will happily sacrifice my aging legs and butt to the cause. 

Last year we raised $14,250, and in 7 years we have raised $72,650 - amazing!  So let’s just shoot for an even $15,000 this year, then in 2011 on year 10 we can break $100k!



William's PMC Total

$12,855

Goal

$15,000

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

2010 $12,855 Wellesley to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2009 $14,250.34 Wellesley to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2008 $11,970 Wellesley to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2007 $12,050 Wellesley to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2006 $10,370 Wellesley to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2005 $8,095 Wellesley to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2004 $8,349 Wellesley to Provincetown Inn (2-Day)
2003 $4,605 Wellesley to Wellesley (2-Day)
2002 $2,961 Wellesley to Wellesley (2-Day)
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