The 2009 Pan Mass Challenge

This past August 1st & 2nd I participated in the 2009 Pan Mass Challenge (PMC) for the first time. I, along with 5,000 other riders, rode 187 miles over 2 days as part of an effort to raise money for cancer research. So far, I have risen just over $3,000.

100% of rider raised funds goes straight into the Jimmy Fund, where it goes to support research and treatment at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

It has been quite a journey for me as I have learned from so many people how cancer has touched their lives. Then in June, it became real personal.

Right before this years ride, my Step-Father, Rod, was diagnosed with Renal Cancer. On August 6th he went in to have his kidney removed. Thankfully the cancer was contained and hopefully that will be that.

If you would like to sponsor my ride, you can do so directly on my PMC Profile page [http://www.pmc.org/MM0373], where I wrote about a classmate of mine from high school who battled with cancer. Or you can go directly to the following secure eGift link: http://www.pmc.org/egifts/MM0373

You can also write a check made out to “Pan Mass Challenge” and mail it to me:

Martin Middelmann
257 Daniels St.
Franklin, MA 02038

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Pan Mass Challenge

Please visit my PMC Profile, read my story, and sponsor me as I ride for a cure.

• PMC Profile Page
• PMC eGift Page
• PMC 2009 Blog Entries

• Marty Rides the PMC FaceBook^® Page - Become a Fan!

2009 PMC Fund Raising Efforts So Far

Still @ $1,198

My fundraising efforts have stalled a bit. Total so far still @ $1,198.

When I first singned on to do the Pan Mass Challenge I was very excited about the actual event. Who wouldn't be. however, as I become more and more involved with the PMC, my PMC Team, and even watching my daughter ride in the PMC Kids Ride, my focus is shifting away from the "cycling" aspect of the PMC and more towards learning about just how many people that surround us are affected by Cancer.

Everybody reading this can help!

Haven't Donated Yet?

If you haven't donated yet but are itching to do so, you can donate in a couple of ways:

1. The easiest is through the Secure Online Giving form on the Pan Mass Challenge site:

   • www.pmc.org/egifts/MM0373

2. You can also mail a check to me made payable to - Pan Mass Challenge:

   Martin Middelmann
   257 Daniels Street
   Franklin, MA 02038

You Have Already Generously Contributed...

If you have donated, first off: Thank You!

Secondly, You can still help the cause. You can share my PMC story with your:

• friends
• colleagues
• classmates
• FaceBook friends (Marty Rides the PMC FaceBook^® Page)
• Twitter Followers
• LinkedIn connections
• etc.

Tell them:

"You can be part of the Pan Mass Challenge without having to ride a single mile or commit to any 'minimum fund raising levels'.

How?

The Martinator will ride for you!

Help him, help the Pan Mass Challenge meet their goal of raising $30,000,000 in 2009!"

Again:

• My PMC story (pmc.org/egifts/MM0373)
• Secure Online Giving Form (pmc.org/egifts/MM0373)

Company Matches

A reminder for everybody to check with their Human Resources Department at work to see if their company has a matching gifts program. This is a great way to double your contribution while helping their company gain visibility as a result of their charitable efforts.

For more information: Visit the Corporate Matches page on the Pan Mass Challenge Site.

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Pan Mass Challenge

Please visit my PMC Profile, read my story, and sponsor me as I ride for a cure.

• PMC Profile Page
• PMC eGift Page
• PMC 2009 Blog Entries

• Marty Rides the PMC FaceBook^® Page - Become a Fan!