Tuesday, August 7, 2012
The event welcomed nearly 50 riders from Sharon with a collective goal of raising $36 million for cancer research.
More than 5,400 cyclists took to the road this past weekend as part of the 33rd Annual Pan-Massachusetts Challenge, according to an announcement from the PMC Monday. The ride drew riders from 36 states, including 47 riders from Sharon (four of whom rode with Sen. Scott Brown), as well as nine countries to take part in the event. Cyslists road up to 190 miles over the course of two days with the goal of raising $36 million to help fund research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The final sum raised will be announced in November, as donations will be accepted until Oct. 1. If the fundraising goal is met, the PMC will have raised a total of $374 million over the course of 33 years. U.S. Senators John Kerry (MA-D) and Scott Brown (MA-R) …
Monday, August 6, 2012
'When you’re with Lenny, you think you can do anything,' Team Lenny member says.
Sharon resident Laura Davis recalls sitting in a board meeting with Lenny Zakim, on his birthday. She remembers Zakim “talking from the heart of losing control, which is the most devastating part of cancer, and Lenny articulating just how complementary therapy allowed him to gain some control back, gave him some piece.” “When you’re with Lenny, you think you can do anything,” Davis says. “He was just such an inspiration to tackle anything, particularly in a grassroots mode.” Over the weekend, Davis and fellow Sharon residents Ed Hershfield, Rich Goldman and Jerry Anderson rode their bicycles in Zakim’s memory to support cancer research. They were members of Team Lenny in the 33rd Annual Pan-Massachusetts Challenge. Held Saturday and Sunday…
Saturday, July 21, 2012
They'll all be part of 'Team Lenny.'
Four Sharon residents will join U.S. Sen. Scott Brown for an upcoming two-day Pan-Massachusetts Challenge bicycle ride for cancer research. Laura Davis, Jerry Anderson, Ed Hershfield and Rich Goldman will join Brown (R-Wrentham) on "Team Lenny" for the Leonard P. Zakim Center at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute through the PMC and Jimmy Fund, Anderson said Friday. The 33rd Annual Pan-Massachusetts Challenge is set for Aug. 4 and Aug. 5, and will involve 5,500 cyclists trying to raise $36 million total to support adult and pediatric cancer research and treatment at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through the Jimmy Fund, according to an event press release. Davis, Anderson, Hershfeld and Goldman are among 47 Sharon residents participating …
Friday, June 29, 2012
The fundraiser is Aug. 4 and Aug. 5.
Sharon has 47 residents gearing up to ride their bicycles to support cancer research. The residents will ride in the 33rd Annual Pan-Massachusetts Challenge, set for Aug. 4 and Aug. 5, organizers said in a press release Thursday. The fundraiser will involve 5,500 cyclists trying to raise $36 million total to support adult and pediatric cancer research and treatment at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through the Jimmy Fund, according to the press release. "Cyclists choose from 11 routes of varying mileage designed to cater to all levels of cycling strength and time availability. There are six two-day routes that range from 153 to 190 miles and five one-day rides that range from 25 to 110 miles," the release says. "In 2012, cyclists are …
Saturday, August 13, 2011
A look back at the week's top stories.
On Sunday, Sharon Patch introduced readers to Alyssa Zisk, who is studying in China this summer. And readers saw the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge ride into the Sharon High School water stop despite pouring rain. On Monday, Sharon Patch previewed this Sunday's Sharon Triathlon. And told readers about work outside the Sharon Public Library's lower entrance. On Tuesday, Sharon Patch previewed Wednesday night's Occidental Gypsy concert at Memorial Park Beach. And shared excerpts from a talk about Wall Street at the Sharon Community Center. On Wednesday, Sharon Patch reported on Sharon joining the Hockomock Area YMCA's proactive child sexual abuse training program. On Thursday, Sharon Patch had highlights from Wednesday night's rain-swept …
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Sunday, August 7, 2011
Noisemaker-waving crowd welcomes riders to Sharon High School water stop Sunday.
Despite occasionally heavy rain, noisemakers and cheers welcomed cyclists riding from Wellesley to Sharon High School on Sunday. Pan-Massachusetts Challenge supporters, some holding signs rallying specific riders ("Go Jim"), lined Pond Street outside the school, a water stop for the weekend cancer treatment fundraiser. Overall, 42 Sharon residents are among 5,000 cyclists, ages 13 to 87, who are riding this weekend with the collective goal of raising $34 million to support lifesaving adult and pediatric cancer care and treatment at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund. The event features 11 routes: six two-day routes that range from 153 to 190 miles and five one-day rides that range from 25 to 110 miles. This yeart, …
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Cheer for the PMC riders as they come through Sharon this morning.
Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. The Pan-Massachusetts Challenge rides through Sharon. Hang out around Moose Hill or at Sharon High School (where there's a water stop) from about 8:30 to noon to support the riders as the support cancer research and awareness. 2. Yankee Kennels' annual farm day runs from noon to 4 p.m. There will be a petting zoo, pony rides, ice cream from Crescent Ridge and corn on the cob from Ward's Berry Farm, and a hay wagon ride. 3. Jumpin' Juba performs at 3 p.m. at Beech Tree Park, the latest in this summer's Concerts in the …
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Friday, August 5, 2011
The Palan-Lopez family will volunteer on Saturday and ride on Sunday.
Measure one Sharon family's involvement in this weekend's 32nd annual Pan-Massachusetts Challenge in generations, not miles. That involves resident Sherm Palan, his children David Palan and Ruth Lopez, David's children Zoie and Josh Palan, Ruth's children Sarah and Matthew Lopez, and David's college friend Peter Wick. Saturday, Sherm Palan, David Palan, Zoie Palan, Sarah Lopez, and Wick will volunteer at a water stop in Wrentham for the charity bike-a-thon, which supports cancer research. Sunday, Sherm Palan, his children and Wick will ride the event's 47-mile Wellesley to Sharon to Wellesley route. And Sherm's wife Bev and their grandchildren will volunteer at the Sharon High School water stop. "I think it's important that they (the kids…
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