In January I signed up for the two day Pan Mass Challenge, committing to raise $4,200 for cancer research. At the time, I did not know whether I could make the two day ride, as my daughter was scheduled to return from a five week leadership trip to Israel on that Sunday.

Things have a way of working themselves out...or more precisely, I trusted that the universe would open up a space to allow me to ride and to get to the airport in time for my daughter's return.

In April we found out that her flight comes in mid-afternoon, which gives me just enough time to complete the Sunday ride, shower, eat and drive back from Provincetown to Logan Airport. I'm still a bit concerned about the timing, but I trust that things will work out. The day will be gorgeous, the weather perfect, I will pull strongly through the dunes on the Cape and into Provincetown, and then get to the airport in time to throw my arms around my daughter as she walks through the airport.

I do this because my friend Adam just finished chemotherapy and we're celebrating. I do this because my friend Jan just finished chemotherapy and we're celebrating. I do this because my teammate Aimee is still fighting her battle and a ten mile ride is a good ride for her right now. She's planning on riding the PMC and I will be there to support her. I didn't know this when I signed up, but the universe has a way of making things happen.

I've raised a grand total of $90 so far this year, not very far towards my goal of raising $10,000. It's a tough year with the challenges of the economy and the PMC has set a relatively modest goal of raising $30 million this year. I will do my part and I need your help.

Together we can raise the money to fund cancer research. Fully 100% of every dollar raised goes to cancer research. Please use this online form to make a donation. Every dollar helps.

I'm pedaling 192 miles in August, my annual pilgrimmage across the Cape to help eradicate cancer. Will you help?