Henrico cyclist to pedal in Pan-Mass Challenge
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A Henrico rider, Richard Tangard, will pedal in the 44th Pan-Mass Challenge across Massachusetts Aug. 5-6, along with more than 6,000 riders from around the globe. Riders and volunteers will travel from 43 states and 8 countries to participate in PMC Ride Weekend festivities in Massachusetts. Tangard will be one of 37 riders from Virginia.
The cyclists will come together for the bike-a-thon with the common goal of raising a record-breaking $70 million for cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. 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.
As the nation’s single most successful athletic fundraiser, the 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. Most riders participate in honor of a family member or friend fighting cancer, and 950 riders and volunteers are cancer survivors or current patients.
To donate or learn more, visit www.pmc.org or call (800) WE-CYCLE.
