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title: Why I PMC - Gary Count
description: Gary is a 27-year rider, who talks about his motivation
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# [Why I PMC - Gary Count](https://www.pmc.org/blog/why-i-pmc-gary-count)

 Written by [Gary Count](https://www.pmc.org/blog/author/gary-count) | May 16, 2023 12:33:00 PM

###### #WhyIPMC guest blog by [Gary Count](https://profile.pmc.org/GC0026), 27-year rider, [Team Patriots Platelet Pedalers](https://profile.pmc.org/TP0053)

 

This is my 27th year riding the PMC. When I first started riding the PMC, I had no relatives with cancer. The idea of riding 192 miles with the benefit of raising money for cancer research was a win win situation.

Since then, I have lost a cousin and my Mom to cancer. I have friends now who are amazing cancer survivors. A lot changes in 27 years.

 

This country and the world need one less scourge. Whatever I can do to eliminate the dreaded cancer diagnosis is all the motivation I need. The lives of my grandchildren is motivation. My commitment is for them. 

 

 

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