Eight Bedford Cyclists Will Pedal in the 2023 Pan-Mass Challenge

On Saturday, Aug. 5 and Sunday, Aug. 6, more than 6,000 riders from around the globe, including eight residents from Bedford, will pedal in the 44^th Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC).

These cyclists will come together with the common goal of raising a record-breaking $70 million for cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Dana-Farber). If achieved, this would be the single-largest gift Dana-Farber has ever received, bringing the PMC’s total contribution in the fight against cancer to $970 million since 1980.

Riders from Bedford include:

Anthony Aiudi
Frank Gardner
Brad Hafer
Dan Hurwitz
Chris Marino
Amy Mason
Cabul Mehta
Marty Rogers

As the nation’s most successful athletic fundraiser, the fully-supported bike-a-thon includes one and two-day routes from 25 to 211 miles, designed to cater to all levels of cycling and fundraising ability.

Eight Bedford residents will be taking part in this year’s Pan-Mass Challenge, which takes place on Saturday, Aug. 5 and Sunday, Aug. 6. Photo from Pan-Mass Challenge

For the 17^th consecutive year, 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar will be donated directly to Dana-Farber to support lifesaving cancer research and treatment. The PMC accounts for more than 60 percent of the Jimmy Fund’s annual revenue as Dana-Farber’s largest single contributor.

“The steadfast commitment of the PMC community year-after-year continues to inspire me,” said Billy Starr, founder and executive director of the PMC. “With our sights set on a record-breaking fundraising goal for PMC 2023, I’m grateful for the continued support from all PMC riders, volunteers, donors, and sponsors and I can’t wait to see everyone out on the road together this August.”

Riders and volunteers will travel from 43 states and 8 countries to participate in PMC Ride Weekend festivities in Massachusetts. Most participate in honor of a family member or friend fighting cancer, and 950 riders and volunteers are cancer survivors or current patients, considered Living Proof® of the PMC mission. There are also 150 Dana-Farber employees committed to the cause as riders and volunteers, in some cases to fund their own cancer research.

The PMC is co-presented by the Red Sox Foundation^® and M&T Bank. To make a financial contribution to a rider from your town or to register as a rider, visit www.pmc.org, or call (800) WE-CYCLE. Connect with #PMC2023 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.