#WhyIPMC guest blog by Christine St Pierre, 1st-year PMC Winter Cycle rider, 18-year PMC rider - Team Duncan Captain
This will be my first PMC Winter Cycle!
This will be my first PMC Winter Cycle!
In the summer of 2023, while still undergoing treatment for breast cancer, I rode in my first Pan-Mass Challenge. When I joined Team Duncan last year, I had no idea the impact the team, the story of Duncan, and the PMC experience would have on my life as a patient and a survivor. I met an incredible group of people and enjoyed the most magical first Pan-Mass Challenge experience. In September, my kids joined Team Duncan to ride in a PMC Kids Ride, as we continue to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Fund at DFCI. Since then, I have completed my year of treatment and had my reconstructive surgery and I'm ready to ride again!
The PMC Winter Cycle returns to Fenway Park for its seventh year in 2024! Ride or volunteer in the PMC Winter Cycle on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Fenway Park's 521 Overlook space.
The Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) is pleased to announce Jelenew as the official women’s apparel partner of the 2023 PMC Winter Cycle. The PMC is the nation’s single most successful athletic fundraiser, having raised $900 million since 1980 in support of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Dana-Farber) and its world-renowned cancer research, treatment and patient care. PMC Winter Cycle is a charitable spin event that kicks off the organization’s fundraising efforts each year.
The 2023 PMC Winter Cycle will be back in the winter! Join us February 4, 2023, at Fenway Park to ride and raise funds for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Breaking news! We are thrilled to announce the new date for the 2021 PMC Winter Cycle: June 6, 2021!
We are thankful for your patience as we coordinated with Fenway Park to reschedule our event in support of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Despite planning a small, socially distanced event, we have decided to postpone both in-person and virtual rides for the 2021 PMC Winter Cycle due to rising coronavirus cases in Boston. This decision was made in partnership with the City of Boston, Fenway Park and local health officials, with our riders’ and volunteers’ health and safety top of mind.
We’re excited to announce a first for the PMC Winter Cycle: This spring, a very generous anonymous donor will double the impact of the total PMC Winter Cycle fundraising with a 1:1 matching grant, up to $2 million.
The 2020 PMC Winter Cycle exceeded its 2020 fundraising goal thanks to the efforts of the dedicated riders, volunteers, donors, and sponsors.
While you're at home practicing social distancing, you may be looking for ways to stay active while gyms and studios are closed. Luckily, PMC Winter Cycle instructors have online options for you! Check out the list below to find ways to mix up your at-home fitness routine.
It all started about 5 years ago when I was diagnosed with Stage 2B Bulky Hodgkins lymphoma at the age of 45. I was very fortunate to find an amazing team of doctors and nurses at Dana Farber, a place that I still call home even to this day even when Im only visiting once a year. I knew that once I beat this, I wanted to be able to give back to this amazing "family" that I am now a part of.
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