Arizona Father and Daughter Join Massachusetts Bike Ride to Raises Funds for Cancer Research
Nearly 6,500 cyclists and more than 3,500 volunteers are aiming to raise a record $79 million for Dana-Farber cancer research.
- On August 1 and 2, nearly 6,500 cyclists and more than 3,500 volunteers participated in the Pan-Mass Challenge across Massachusetts, aiming to raise a record-breaking $79 million for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
- Founded in 1980 by Billy Starr, who remains founder and chairman, the PMC has raised $1.125 billion for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, generating 67 percent of The Jimmy Fund's annual revenue.
- Every rider-raised dollar goes directly to cancer research, with nearly $20 million supporting studies overseen by Medical Oncologist Brian Wolpin at the Center for Gastrointestinal Oncology.
- The PMC attracts riders and volunteers from 44 states and eight countries, drawing support from over 300,000 individual donors committed to finding cancer cures.
- Additional initiatives, described as 'spokes in the wheel,' expand the PMC's impact year-round, including the PMC Winter Cycle, PMC Unpaved, and PMC Kids Rides for children ages 2 to 15.
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‘A big year:’ Pan-Mass Challenge raises tens of millions for cancer research
Organizers of the Pan-Mass Challenge reported another big year for the two-day bike-a-thon over the weekend, reporting thousands of participants and tens of millions raised for cancer research and care.
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Now, More Than Ever: Thousands of Cyclists and Volunteers Unite for 2026 Pan-Mass Challenge, Raising Critically Needed Funds for Cancer Research and Care
NEEDHAM, Mass., August 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This weekend, August 1 and 2, the Pan-Mass Challenge is bringing together nearly 6,500 cyclists and more than 3,500 volunteers with the shared goal of raising a record-breaking $79 million to support critical…
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