Pan-Mass Challenge Weekend Arrives for 18 Chelmsford Riders

Riding a bicycle is a great workout. But for a group of Chelmsford residents, their time on two wheels this weekend has a much greater meaning. 

A total of 18 Chelmsford resident are riding in the 34th annual PMC, which aims to raise more than $38 million to support cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through the Jimmy Fund.

The fundraising event kicks off on Saturday and lasts through Sunday. Since 1980, riders have raised a total of $375 million through the Pan-Mass Challenge.

“It’s a powerful and emotional weekend for everyone involved,” said Pan-Mass Challenge founder and executive director Billy Starr, according to a press release. “From the cyclists, to volunteers, staff and family and friends along the route, the PMC unifies 10,000 people for one weekend to make a difference and raise funds to eradicate cancer.”

Riders from Chelmsford are:

• Andrew Barber
• David Bettinelli
• Jeffrey Brown
• Pamela Elrod
• Kristina Flynn
• Peter Guaetta
• Donald Harbison
• Beth-Ann Mathews
• Timothy Mathews
• David Pellegrini
• Maureen Pellegrini
• Tess Pellegrini
• Andrew Rickard
• Peter Sohn
• Peter St. George
• Tina Williams
• William Gilet
• Rick Ferullo

For more information about the Pan-Mass Challenge, visit www.pmc.org. Residents interested in donating can also call (800) WE-CYCLE or send checks to PMC, 77 Fourth Ave., Needham, Mass., 02494.