It’s not what you leave to your children, it’s what you leave in your children - Author Unknown

Dear Friends and Family,

            My 2012 Pan Mass Challenge ride is dedicated to my parents.  Sixteen years ago cancer took my father and this past winter my mother lost her battle.  The family came together in December to celebrate the life of my mother.  This August, I will continue the celebration by riding the PMC again.

            My mother’s positive outlook on life will always be remembered.  Never in her fight this last winter would you feel it was getting her down.  Her response to the question of “How are you?” was always enthusiastically given as “I’m hanging in there!”.  The treatments took her hair but never her magnificent spirit.

            The PMC is the single largest contributor to the Jimmy Fund at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.  Dana-Farber is one of the leading hospitals in the country for cancer research and treatment.  Last year, the PMC raised over $35,000,000.  This year on the weekend of August 4th and 5th, I will be one of over 5000 riders who will be making our way across Massachusetts to raise money for cancer research. 

            This is my fifth year riding and together over the years we have raised nearly $25,000.  In order for me to participate again, I need to raise at least another $4300.  As always, ONE HUNDRED PERCENT of the money I raise goes directly to the Jimmy Fund.  I hope you can help me with this project.  Any size contribution will be greatly appreciated.

I ride with the names of my parents on my jersey.  You can see a picture from my 2011 shirt on the back of this letter or on my PMC profile.  If you would like to dedicate your donation to someone you know that has been affected by cancer I would be happy to put their name(s) on my shirt also.  My first year I rode with 18 names, last year there were 33.  Just send me the name(s) along with your contribution and together we can all ride. 

Your tax-deductible donation can be made in several ways.  A check made out to “PMC/Jimmy Fund” can be sent directly to me in the enclosed envelope or I can come and pick it up.  You can also make a credit card donation on the internet at www.PMC.org.  Click on the egift button in the upper left corner and use my egift code- BN0032.  Donations can be made anytime until October 1.           

Feel free to call or email me if you have any questions.  So many have helped us accomplish this over the years.  Thank you for any support you can provide.  

Yours,     Bob

Bob Newcomb                                                            501(3)c Certified Organization           

87 North Whitney Street                                                Federal Tax ID # 04-2746912

Amherst, MA 01002

413-256-4211

rnewc@admin.umass.edu

Total Raised

$750

Goal

$4,300

Progress