Shea Riders in Pan-Mass Update

Thank you so much for sponsoring me in the 31st Pan Mass Challenge (PMC).  The PMC is a 190 mile two day bike ride against cancer that was held on August 7 & 8.  The ride took place from Sturbridge to Bourne on the first day and then the next day to Provincetown.  The ride is such a rewarding experience.  The weekend weather was fantastic with 5,000 riders and 3,000 volunteers but once again I am amazed at the amount of spectators holding signs at 5:30am while standing in their pajamas drinking coffee, the crowd cheering you on and the emotions are overwhelming.  

Below is an email from a friend of Billy Star, founder of the PMC, that captures the essence of the PMC:
"The greatest compliment I can make of the PMC is that if you told me I was going to die on Sunday, which I hope of course does not happen, I would be thrilled to have spent my last day on Saturday riding the PMC: doing something to try to improve our world, and experiencing all that is best in humanity: teamwork and giving of oneself for others.  The riders and volunteers behave in a way that IF there is a God, they would all be acting exactly as God would hope for humans -  caring more about others than themselves on behalf of this amazing weekend!"

Thanks to your generous support I was able to raise over $6,000.  Your contributions to my PMC ride will help cancer patients by supporting the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.  For the PMC I ride on Team ROAR (Reindeers on a Ride) which is a group of special riders who ride for so many different reasons, yet the goal is the same...bring smiles to children's faces during the holiday season. Our team captain puts together A Day of Magic and Joy called the Jimmy Fund Clinic Winter Festival.  This is a day that children and parents can put cancer aside for a moment and replaces it with Santa and special wishes.  

Thanks again for your help and support.  Together we are making a difference.

Sincerely,
Greg Stratis    
Shea Concrete Products

Have you been touched by cancer?  Would you like to make a difference in the lives of those that have been?  Last year was my first Pan-Massachusetts Challenge (PMC) in support for four year old Courtney, the daughter of a colleague and friend, who was diagnosed with Leukemia.  It was such an unforgettable event that this year Bob Flores will be joining me on the ride.  Therefore, on August 7th and 8th we will be participating in the 31st Pan Mass Challenge (PMC) with a combined fundraising goal of $15,000 and cycling 180 miles from Sturbridge to Provincetown.  Donations to our PMC ride will help cancer patients by supporting life-saving cancer research and treatment.

The PMC is an annual bike-a-thon that raises more money for charity than any other single event in the country.  In fact, last year 100% of rider-raised revenue went directly to support the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's tireless commitment to finding a cure.  We are proud supporters of the PMC because it is leading a charge to beat cancer.  We hope you will be too.  Please make a difference and support our PMC ride.  Your donation is 100% deductible.

How To Donate

Check:
Please make payable to "PMC" should be mailed to us at P.O. Box 807, Amesbury, MA 01913.

Online:

Jamey Robichaud - http://www.pmc.org/profile/JR0273

Greg Stratis - http://www.pmc.org/profile/GS0107

Bob Flores - http://www.pmc.org/profile/RF0101

We ask you, as a valued supplier to our company to help us reach our goal. Thank you again for your help and support.  If you have any questions please contact us.  Together we can make a difference.