Welcome to the PMC Bedford Kids Ride! 

PMC kids, volunteers & families:

The heart and soul of a town committed to winning the war against cancer. With the sun shining and ribbons of inspiration flying we came together to celebrate life, hope and community as we rode in honor of friends and family, young and old.

We'll be back again next year to continue the fight - we know you'll be there to join us.

With thanks,

The Pan Mass Challenge Bedford Kid Ride Committee

385 riders * 173 volunteers * 67 sponsors * 142,000 raised

Watch our video! (More details below the video)

BEDFORD KIDS RIDE - JUNE 19

This is Bedford’s 6^th PMC Kids Ride raising over $300,000 for the Jimmy Fund to date. Over 400 kids from Bedford and surrounding towns are expected to ride their bikes in support of the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and its Jimmy Fund. This year's Ride is dedicated to two very strong and courageous boys: Matty Langone, age 5, and DJ Ratliff, age 10, who both lost their fight with Neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer that effects 700 children each year. Their loss profoundly affected the communities of Bedford and Hanscom Air Force Base. Events like the PMC Kids Ride give everyone a collective opportunity to fight back against a disease that takes so much, at so many ages, simultaneously stressing the importance of raising funds to find a cure for all cancers.

SCHEDULE OF THE DAY

9:00am: On-site registration and all bikers arrive to get into their route corrals
9:30am: Roads close and opening ceremonies
9:45am: Riders head out on their routes!
10:00am-1:00pm: Party with music, food, drinks, activities, bouncy slide, raffle and more!

ROUTES

Choose a route that is right for you: Wally’s Way, an obstacle course for tykes on trikes; Yawkey Way, a ½ mile route on the premises and perfect for kids on training wheels, Green Monster, a 3 mile ride for young adventurous riders; Big Papi, a 6 mile ride for more experienced riders; Big Papi Slam, a 10 mile ride for those who want a real challenge; and Fenway, an off-road route just for teens. Riders will be put in groups of 10-12 riders with an adult volunteer leader and sweep. Water stops are set-up along the routes and volunteers and police officers will be out on the road to cheer on the riders and keep them safe. Be sure to print out the route map to practice the route prior to Ride day. Remember the rules of the road: ride on the right side of the road with traffic (roads are open during the event), be sure to give yourself enough space between other riders, call out when turning or use hand signals, ride slow and in control. All riders including adults are required to wear a helmet. Go PMC Kids!

PEDAL PARTNER

 The Pedal Partner Program is an inspiring way for PMC Kids to connect with patients of the Jimmy Fund Clinic, children who receive advanced treatments and care as a result of the funds raised by the PMC. The Program also offers patients an exciting distraction from their treatments while introducing them to new friends. This year we will be honoring our Pedal Partner Emily who is currently undergoing treatment at the Dana-Farber for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, one of the most common cancers found in children. Emily and her family will be at the Ride - we can't wait to see you there Emily!

FUNDRAISING and HEAVY HITTERS

Kids can make a difference! The suggested minimum fundraising amount is $50 per rider. Ask your neighbors, friends and family for donations, hold a bake sale or lemonade stand at the bike path, your baseball or soccer field! It's fun and for a great cause! For every $10 raised, you will receive an additional raffle ticket for a chance to win amazing prizes. Raise $250 or more and you will be a Heavy Hitter! All Heavy Hitters receive a PMC Heavy Hitter Cap and a chance to win a $250 SimonMall gift card!

CONTACTS
Main Contact: Amy Mason,a.mason10@verizon.net
Registration Contact: Monica Bou,monica.bou@comcast.net or Jen Rosier,jenlrosier@gmail.com
Volunteer Contact: Eva Naldini, eva_naldini@yahoo.com

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