Friday night. The 2007 PMC has already started with the opening ceremonies in Sturbridge. A tearjerker this year, with stories of loved ones that have lost their battle with cancer, and a conversation with an 11 year old boy who first battled cancer at 4.
The bike is almost ready. An updated weather forecast suggests that I can remove the fenders I installed yesterday. Hooray! I still have to put the PMC numbers on the bike, pack my stuff and get to bed early (yea right!) so that I can get an early start. The weatherman is talking about 90+ degree temps even on the Cape tomorrow, so I'll be working to get to Bourne as early as possible (by 1 at the latest, perhaps earlier.)
The ride for me is payback for the months of training and fundraising. It's the best supported ride I've ever done, and I've done the route so many times that I have a series of favorite sections.
After 15 or 20 miles tomorrow morning I'll get into a groove, ticking off the miles, stopping when necessary for food, water and suntan lotion. It's a great feeling, flying along with 4,000 other cyclists all working towards the same goal...of arriving in Bourne early to get a great massage, and of course, of raising $27M to help cure cancer.
Thank you for your support of the Pan Mass Challenge and of the Jimmy Fund.
If you haven't donated yet, please visit:
https://www.pmc.org/egifts/MakeADonation.asp?eGiftID=LL0033
I've raised almost $7,000 as of the PMC. My goal remains $10,000, with your help we'll reach that goal, and we'll help fund the cure for cancer.
Thanks!
Lee
