The Easton PMC Kids Ride will be virtual this year and encourages all riders to sign up as a virtual rider or join another ride.
Please make sure to follow all public health regulations and guidelines for your area, while practicing safe social distancing. See the “Safety” section below for more tips.
There’s a lot riding on us! 100% of your donations and monies raised support cancer research and treatment at a time when it is needed more than ever. We are united in battling cancer as well as in commitment to nurture the community we have built!
Follow @eastonpmckidsride on Facebook and check your emails for all event updates!
Thank you to Emma and all our Pedal Partners, families and loved ones for inspiring us every day!
PMC Kids Rides give children the opportunity to experience the joy of volunteerism and charitable giving through physical fitness and community spirit. Money raised through the event goes to the Pan-Mass Challenge, the most successful athletic fundraiser in the nation benefiting Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and helping to fund cancer research and improve treatments at DFCI and around the world.
BIG virtual “HIGH-FIVE” to all of riders, families, volunteers, donors and sponsors who continue to help to make it possible for us to fundraise! 100 percent of rider-raised dollars benefit research, treatment and care for children and families impacted by cancer. All riders, volunteers, schools, and town supporters and community sponsors are essential to the success of the PMC Kids Ride! In 2019, our community of 350+ riders and 100+ volunteers and supporters raised $52,000! A gift of hope!
Sunday, April 26 – Rider and Volunteer Registration ends
Friday, May 1
Saturday, May 2
When you arrive, park your bike, get your helmet checked (required!) and then visit Creation Station for some face painting, tattoos, bike decorating, and card making to bring cheer to current Jimmy Fund patients. Riders may also sign a large banner with names of those that they ride for and can put a picture of their loved on one this banner.
Also, be sure to visit alumni riders and volunteers from the annual PMC ride that is held the first weekend in August to answer questions about getting more involved in PMC. And don't forget to take your chance at exciting raffles!
HELP US SUPPORT THESE LIFE-SAVING PROGRAMS:
PARKING: Bike parking is onsite. If you are not going to "ride” over, PLEASE PARK AT OLIVER AMES HIGH SCHOOL OR RICHARDSON OLMSTEAD SCHOOL AND WALK OVER TO PARKVIEW. THERE WILL BE NO PARKING ON SPOONER ST, AT PARKVIEW OR EASTON MIDDLE SCHOOL. The Parkview back lot is open for volunteer parking however note that the lot will not be accessible from about 8:30 to 11:30 am.
Choose one of three (3) in-person bike courses based on child’s age and ability. Check out the Route Map for more information as well!
Please be sure to register for the appropriate route or Virtual Rider category.
Parents will need to create an account or log in with an existing account to register their child or family. When creating an account, please enter the parent's information first, as there will be a separate section in registration to enter the child's information.
Under "Event Option" parents will be able to select “Virtual Rider” route. Virtual riders can ride in their own neighborhood on the day of the ride or whenever they'd like! If a virtual rider raises $50 or more, they will receive an official PMC Kids Rides t-shirt and water bottle at the end of June for spring rides and at the end of September for fall rides.
Once registration is complete parents will receive a confirmation email with information on how to log into their management page to customize donation pages and to track donations.
Riders who go above and beyond with their fundraising will be recognized as Heavy Hitters or Breakaway Fundraisers and will receive a special gift in recognition of their fundraising efforts.
Fundraising Tips
Click on the buttons below to download fun tools to make your 2020 PMC Kids Rides experience special!
Customize your very own PMC Kids Rides bike tag! Register as a virtual rider and then download the PMC Kids Rides bike tag! Make sure to write your name on the tag and color it in to make it your own! Parents, please cut out the bike tag for your kids and help them fasten it on their bike. We recommend using string or zip-ties to fasten!
Share why you PMC! Everyone participates in a PMC Kids Ride for their own personal reasons - this is your opportunity to share why you PMC. Download the poster and share in a few words "why you PMC". Take a photo with your sign and share on social media or in emails to your donors and supporters.
Donate online or by check. Checks can be made payable to the Pan-Mass Challenge or PMC. Please send all checks to:
PMC Kids Rides
77 4th Ave
Needham, MA 02494
Make sure that the rider's name is listed so they can receive credit!
The PMC Kids Rides program follows all public health regulations and guidelines for your area.
General Safety Tips!
Get the entire family involved and support the event by volunteering! Be a ride marshal, work at a water stop, help hand out food and more. Volunteers will need to create an account and then will be able to select the position(s) that they would like.
Thank you to all our Easton PMC Kids Rides Sponsors & Supporters past and present!
Easton PMC Kids Ride sponsors help make this a fun community event each year and allow us to maximize our fundraising potential with 100% of rider-raised dollars benefiting pediatric and adult patient care and cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through The Jimmy Fund. Please contact Julie Paquin at 4julies@gmail.com if you have questions about how your business can support this fundraiser, bringing together community to celebrate.
Presenting Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
The Easton PMC Kids Rides relies on local sponsors to help keep costs low and so that the PMC can continue to donate 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar directly to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. If you or your company are interested in becoming a sponsor or to donate items (pizza, ice cream, snacks, sporting tickets, gift cards, baskets, etc) please click on the button below.