25 Medford Residents To Participate In 2023 Pan-Mass Challenge

MEFORD, MA — On Aug. 5 and 6, more than 6,000 riders from around the globe, including 25 residents from Medford, will pedal in the 44th Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC).

These cyclists will come together with the common goal of raising a record-breaking $70 million for cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. If achieved, this would be the single-largest gift Dana-Farber has ever received, bringing the PMC’s total contribution in the fight against cancer to $970 million since 1980.

As the nation’s single most successful athletic fundraiser, the fully supported bike-a-thon includes one and two-day routes, from 25 to 211 miles, designed to cater to all levels of cycling and fundraising ability.

For the 17th consecutive year, 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar will be donated directly to Dana-Farber to support lifesaving cancer research and treatment. The PMC accounts for more than 60 percent of the Jimmy Fund’s annual revenue as Dana-Farber’s largest single contributor.

“The steadfast commitment of the PMC community year after year continues to inspire me,” Billy Starr, founder and executive director of the PMC, said in a statement. “With our sights set on a record-breaking fundraising goal for PMC 2023, I’m grateful for the continued support from all PMC riders, volunteers, donors, and sponsors and I can’t wait to see everyone out on the road together this August.”

Riders and volunteers will travel from 43 states and 8 countries to participate in PMC Ride Weekend festivities in Massachusetts. Most participate in honor of a family member or friend fighting cancer, and 950 riders and volunteers are cancer survivors or current patients. There are also 150 Dana-Farber employees committed to the cause as riders and volunteers, in some cases to fund their own cancer research.

The following riders in the 2023 PMC are Medford locals:

• Brock Bell
• Peter Chinetti
• Breanna Dionne
• Rosie Hale
• Bryan Hilliard
• Duncan Hilliard
• Nicholas Jannone
• Caitlin Kelley
• Leslie Lupien
• Abbey Marohn
• Daniel Meglino
• Tom Modica
• Joshua Nelson
• Greg Payne
• Jodi Ross
• Patrick Roy
• Jesse Sherman
• Emily Skelton
• John Slonimsky
• John Thompson
• Erica Tubman
• Margaret Vasquez
• Rodrigo Vasquez
• Brian Vatelle
• Eric Waldow

The PMC is co-presented by the Red Sox Foundation and M&T Bank. To make a financial contribution to a rider from your town or to register as a rider, visit www.pmc.org, or call 800-WE-CYCLE. Connect with #PMC2023 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.