We all have varying degrees of challenges in our daily life. Our good health, happiness, and family are most important. Over the past 19 years I have participated in athletic events which I have used to meet my fundraising goals. It is difficult to ask for your donation and fund-raise every year. We all have someone in our life who has a form of cancer, whether it is a family member, friend, or colleague. This year, I will again participate in the Pan Mass Challenge. With your generosity and compassion, I was able to raise over $10,000 for last year’s event which was 100% donated directly to the Dana Farber-Jimmy Fund. This year I will again ride in honor of friends battling this terrible disease and those who have lost their lives to cancer.
My friend Paul C. was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer one year ago and is receiving treatment at MGH. He has remained in stable condition going about his daily life. Unfortuantely, Paul lost his daughter Jessica just five years ago to pancreatic cancer. Jess was just 33-years-old and with a newborn baby and toddler. Paul and his wife Nancy recently informed me that their 33-year-old niece Jenna, who has a two-year-old baby, was diagnosed with breast cancer and is now rece3fivng treatment. Our prayers to Jenna and her family during this difficult time.
These two families are experiencing the devastating effects of cancer, but remain strong as they receive innovative and cutting-edge treatments. I will also place the names of friends currently/formerly receiving caner treatment on my jersey including Eileen A., Joe S., Carolyn C. Frank A., Bill S., Lou S., and Kristen S. I will also ride in memory of my dear friend Marianne.
Experiencing the agony of chemotherapy and radiation treatment is a painful ordeal. Cancer can strike any of us, young and old, strong and fit, i. It is so heartbreaking to watch children combating any forms of cancer and leukemia. There has been much progress in the fight to cure cancer. New research and development of various drugs and treatments has been effecive.
I have commmited to raise $6,500 to the Pan Mass Challenge Ride. Any help in this endeavor would be greatly appreciated. All donations are tax deductible.
Donations can be made at my personal link:
https://profile.mc.org/HT0014,
or checks made out to PMC can be mailed to my address below.
God Bless,
John Takis
40 Spofford Street
Georgetown, MA 01833. ♦
