Pan Massachusetts Challenge - August 1 & 2, 2009

This is my eight PMC. I am excited by the thought that this year my fundraising will surpass $33,423 for cancer research. My parents Joe and Doe Hanley, both died of cancer in 1994 within 4 months of each other. Dad had prostrate cancer for many years and saw everyday as a blessing. Mom was dealt a cruel blow with the diagnosis of bladder cancer and the removal of her bladder two years before her death. She took care of dad until his death a few weeks after their 50th wedding anniversary, an event which was not the gala which they are planned for years, rather intimate and low key, but special nevertheless. We all felt that Dad willed himself to live until their anniversary. Little did we realize how sick Mom was at that time of Dad's death.

Mom died the day after Thanksgiving. It was so much to bare for all of us. My parents would be very proud of my cycling in honor of them and many others affected by cancer. I will ride the 163 miles from Wellesley to Provincetown as a part of a large community of other cyclists, volunteers, and spectators all united on two days in August with the purpose of wanting to see cancer eradicated.

I am acutely aware of the affect that cancer has on all family members. It is my deepest hope that no one has to ever watch another loved one die of cancer. Riding the PMC is my way of fighting back!

Your contribution brings us closer to cure!

Please join me in the fight!

Sponsor my Ride!

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Pan Massachusetts Challenge - August 1 & 2, 2009

This is my eight PMC. I am excited by the thought that this year my fundraising will surpass $33,423 for cancer research. My parents Joe and Doe Hanley, both died of cancer in 1994 within 4 months of each other. Dad had prostrate cancer for many years and saw everyday as a blessing. Mom was dealt a cruel blow with the diagnosis of bladder cancer and the removal of her bladder two years before her death. She took care of dad until his death a few weeks after their 50th wedding anniversary, an event which was not the gala which they are planned for years, rather intimate and low key, but special nevertheless. We all felt that Dad willed himself to live until their anniversary. Little did we realize how sick Mom was at that time of Dad's death.

Mom died the day after Thanksgiving. It was so much to bare for all of us. My parents would be very proud of my cycling in honor of them and many others affected by cancer. I will ride the 192 miles from Sturbridge to Provincetown as a part of a large community of other cyclists, volunteers, and spectators all united on two days in August with the purpose of wanting to see cancer eradicated.

I am acutely aware of the affect that cancer has on all family members. It is my deepest hope that no one has to ever watch another loved one die of cancer. Riding the PMC is my way of fighting back!

Your contribution brings us closer to cure!

Please join me in the fight!

Sponsor my Ride!


Riding...

In Memory Of:

Dorothea Hanley (Mom)
Joseph F. Hanley (Dad)
Doris Tortora (Mother-in-law)
Ralph Davis (Brother-in-law)
Leo Hanley (Uncle)
Pete Parent
Ron Miller
Ann Field
Keith Field
Gloria Field
Jayne Spadaro
John (Spud) Spadaro Jr.
Rene Desjardins
Barbara Young
Louis Young
Fran Tillman
Sue Tillman
Bev Blake
Charlie Blake
Mark Loscocco
Ana Farmer
Ann Kittelsen
Alice Layden
Ann M. Kelleway
George Ikard

In Honor of:

Stephanie Tabor
Hayley Bayen
Ellen Ryan
Sarah Dorer
Karen Frank
Michael Sullivan
Tom Wallace
Alan Porter
Stewart Hurman
Kathryn Boonstra
Carol Connors









My Pedal Partner
Stephanie
Stephanie, Fifth Grader

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