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Title: Bicycling
Notice:Bicycling for Fun
Moderator:JAMIN::WASSER
Created:Mon Apr 14 1986
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:3214
Total number of notes:31946

2550.0. "PAN MASS Challenge 1993 ... now accepting pledges!" by NAPIER::NAPIER::BARRETT () Fri Apr 30 1993 16:18

It's That time a year again,  I have just opened  my PMC mailing.  In the 
SPOKESMAN  was a fundraising letter that seemed so "to the point" I've decided 
to use it as a template for my fund raising campain this year.  Of course this
year the minimum is $900.00, up $100.00 from last year. Last year I did such 
a bad job of fund raising ... well I'll I can say is thank GOD for digital's 
matching gift program!  That is another thing that is going to make this year 
a little harder. 

		Below is the (my version) of that letter.

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Dear Friends and Co-Workers,

	I will warn you right up front, this letter is a request for donations 
for The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Jimmy Fund.

	Last year many of you Sponsored me in a most meaningful charity event,
the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC). This 13 year old Fundraiser is a 1,500 person,
192 mile, two day bike-a-thon. Our annual pilgrimage takes us clear across
Massachutetts, starting in Sturbridge and ending in Provincetown. The Proceeds
from this challenge go to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Jimmy Fund.

	The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is one of only 23 federally designated
comprehensive research and treatment centers in the United States. Dana-Farber
was recently awarded the highest honors by the Federal Government, and receives
the highest priority in research funding available on a national level.

	The Jimmy Fund is a fundraising organization of the Institute,
originally dedicated to raise money for children and their battle with cancer.
Today, the Jimmy Fund works toward Fundraising and, hopefully, to eliminate
cancer.

	In 1992, we, the riders with the help of our sponsors, presented a 
check to the Jimmy Fund for $1.9 million dollars, representing a remarkable 
22% of all funds raised by the Jimmy Fund. And 92% of all moneys raised 
from the PMC went to the Jimmy Fund. 

	I need your help.  Last year, with the help of many of you, I raised 
just over $800.00 for the Jimmy Fund.  This year, My goal is better than 
two times that amount, $2000.00.  Please help where you can and give what you
can.  The Children, Dana-Farber and I thank you for your continued pledges and
support.



					Thankyou 

					Kevin Barrett
					DTN: 297-9232
					Tel: 508-467-9232


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			PAN-MASS CHALLENGE PLEDGE SLIP

NAME        ___________________________ ____ __________________________________
ADDRESS     ___________________________________________________________________
BADGE #     ___________________________ DTN  __________________________________

    ___	I am Pledging $ ___________, please bill me later.
    ___ I am enclosing a check in the amount of $ ____________.00, made out to 
	"PMC Jimmy Fund"

    Return Checks to : 	Kevin Barrett 
			3 Jackson Lane
			Millbury, Ma 01527

	PS: Checks my also be sent to MRO4-3/3H10
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2550.1LOWELL::GUGELMon May 03 1993 13:4219
    
    I thought at Digital, you couldn't actively solicit, though
    you can tell coworkers that you're doing the ride, that you
    need pledges, that you're looking for sponsors, etc.  But you
    can't ask, "will you give?" or even state "I need your help",
    though I guess saying, "I need all the help I can get" is okay.
    
    Don't complain to me about this!  I'm just the messenger!
    It seems pretty STUPID to me too!
    
    Bottom line: you might need to change the wording and be
    more circumspect.  Check PPP.
    
    Also, I personally hate your opening line.  It sounds
    way too negative and if I were reading this mail, I'd be
    tempted to toss it right there.  Focus on the positive,
    what the PMC means to you, how much you raised last
    year, etc.
2550.2FAUX'G???WMOIS::GIROUARD_CMon May 03 1993 13:563
     Oooooooowww... What's that about?
    
         Chip
2550.4PMC receives Dana-Fraber/Jimmy Fund's highest honor !MSHRMS::BRIGHTMANIPMC4U - PMC 88,89,90,91,92 ...Thu May 20 1993 13:5512
  
	***  PMC TO RECEIVE JIMMY FUND'S HIGHEST HONOR  ***
	
    On Tuesday, June 1, 1993, the PMC will be presented with the Thomas A.
    and Jean R. Yawkey award at Jimmy Fund night at Fenway Park.  This award 
    is being presented to the PMC riders and volunteers who have displayed 
    a long-term commitment to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institue and its Jimmy 
    Fund.  The Red Sox will be playing the Kansas City Royals.



				  	- Tim
2550.5PMC ReviewKAHALA::SURDANMon Aug 09 1993 17:5718
    
    A little post event review for anyone who is interested.
    
    I did the PMC for the first time this past weekend.  What a great
    event!  I had never done a long distance ride like this before and
    it was great.  The Logistics of the two days are amazing.  1500 riders
    of all levels, hundreds of volunteers, a tremendous cause, a truly
    unique event.  
    
    I'll be doing it again next year and would reccomend it to anyone 
    looking to raise some money for a great charity and at the same time
    expand their cycling to long distance in a event built to support
    all levels of riders.  
    
    I'm a little sore today, but what a great weekend!
    
    Ken
2550.6My 1993 PMC "trip report"MSHRMS::BRIGHTMANPMC - Sitting on a cure for cancer, Join me?Tue Aug 10 1993 12:2781
   First and for most I must acknowledge those of you who said you would 
   pray for good weather.  It was BEAUTIFUL!

   Friday night at the opening ceremonies, Billy Starr, the Exec. Director
   of the Pan-Mass Challenge, told everyone to bring our ponchos and be 
   ready for rain.  It's great when he wrong!  We were also "entertained"
   by former Sen. Paul Tsongas as the key speaker.  It's interesting how 
   humorous a politician can be when they're not talking politics.  ;-) 

   Sen. Tsongas spoke of his bouts with cancer over the past years and how
   the Dana-Farber has helped him.  He was diagnosed at the Bathezda (sp?)
   Naval Medical center where he asked the doctor "if it was you (the doctor) 
   what would you do?"  The doctors reply was "I would get on a plane and 
   go to the Dana-Farber Cancer Inst."

   So, after a "good nights sleep" our wake-up call came at 4:45.  We dressed
   and rode over to the Sturbridge Host resort, tossed our luggage on the  
   truck and had breakfast.  A few last minute adjustment to the bikes and 
   Mark, Loretta & I headed out to the parking lot where nearly 1500 riders 
   were gathering.  We said our good-byes to the family, which included my 
   kids Stephen & Elyse, my parents, Ruth & Roy, Mark's wife Kim & 2 of his 
   3 kids Melissa & Jason.

   We where "turned loose" about 6:10.  Heading east on route 20.  It's 
   always an amazing sight!  

   It felt a little awkward over the weekend as I was asked a number of times
   about my visit to Steve's grave.  Not only from people I knew , but from
   people who had seen the PMC video from 1991.  

   By the time we reached "Uncles Stephen's place" (as my kids call it.) the 
   sun was shining.  We visited for awhile then continued on to lunch three
   miles ahead.  As we had at the previous stops we filled up, rested a short 
   time and moved on.

   We got behind a line of riders (a paceline) after awhile.  I knew some of 
   the guys in the line so a joined in the rotation while Mark & Loretta 
   enjoyed the draft at the rear.  Most groups don't feel comfortable with 
   strangers in the line. They would rather "pull" you than let you in in 
   the middle.  We stayed with them into the 75 mile waterstop.  Mark & 
   Loretta went ahead while I stayed and socialized and wait for the guys we 
   were riding with.  We did the same thing at the last waterstop in carver 
   only Loretta & Mark had to wait for me to finish the day at the Mass 
   Maritime Academy (MMA).

   The Brightman entourage was all set up at the far end of the entrance 
   road when we got there.  Cheering the riders as they arrived.  My kids 
   new more riders than my parents and were cheering them by name.

   Again, there were approximately 80 sports and massage therapist at MMA, 
   so we headed straight to the appointment desk to sign-up for our 15 min 
   massage.  We were also, entertained with a concert by Tom Rush. Of course
   us younger ones had to ask who he was.  A folk artist popular in the 60's.

   Tom Rush's musical great, especially compared to revelry at 4:15 Sun 
   morning.  The sound of "boogie-woogie bugle boy of company C" being played 
   over the dormitory PA system "inspiring,"...NOT!

   We ate breakfast and were gone by 5:00.  Over the Bourne bridge, along the 
   Cape Code canal service road and onto the cape.  It is a treat to travel 
   on the cape with little to no traffic this time of year.  Our family was 
   waiting at the 2nd waterstop in Brewster at Nickerson State park.

   Loretta, Mark & I got separated from time to time, but generally re-group
   at the waterstops.  They actually left the last waterstop before me and 
   I didn't realized.  Yes, I was talking!  I caught-up with them about 10 
   miles out of Provincetown and we arrive at the Provincetown Inn together.
   Greeted by.... you guess it....the motorhome gang!

   We ate our fill, rested and reminisced about the past 2 days with the 
   people we met along the way and over the years.  But, then it was time 
   to head down town and the ferry back to Boston.  On the Ferry to Boston
   we were even treated to some whale watching.


   Another fantastic year!   

	Thanks for your support!

 		See ya soon!
2550.7PMC PRESENTS CHECK TO JIMMY FUND!!!!!!MSHRMS::BRIGHTMANPMC - Sitting on a cure for cancer, Join me?Mon Dec 06 1993 14:3431
The following is a note I sent my sponsor I thought I would share with you.


        GOOD MORNING!                                     ------- __o    
                                                          ----- _`\<,_   
	Yesterday, Sun DEC 5th the Pan-Mass Challenge     ---- (*)/ (*) 
	held it's 14th annual check presentation. 

	I'm please to inform you that once again the goal set by the
	Pan-Mass Challenge was surpassed!  With a GRAND total of

	 		$2,300,000!!! 

	Loretta and I were pleased to have raised $4,850 this year.  

	After 14 years the Pan-Mass Challenge has now donated 
	$10,515,800 to the Jimmy Fund!


		Tim


Also, in the booklet passed out at the check presentation Digital was
acknowledged as a sponsors with the following paragraph;

	Digital Equipment Corporation once again provided the fleet of
	vehicles (vans) that ensured the riders' safety and service
	throughout the weekend. DEC continues to have the largest
	employee representation among the riders and volunteers and is
	the biggest source of matching grants.