Team 3G

In just three days, the PMC will close its fundraising requirements for 2022. Congratulations to all the superheroes who wear spandex and raise money for cancer research!

Wishing all of our fellow PMCers a fabulous weekend of riding! Together we are closer by the mile! https://profile.pmc.org/TT0240

Team 3G is a cycling family. We happen to have the amazing Chinitz family within the 3G family. Five Chinitz family members have committed to raising $30,000 for the Pan Mass Challenge in 2022. They really need our support! If you’re in the giving mood, please consider donating to any Chinitz family member. And, Taylor Chinitz just celebrated her second cancerversary so let’s toss out some love for Taylor! 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

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Why I Ride ... To find a cure! Dear Friends, Family, & Colleagues

This, because of our cyclists and donors! 🙏🏻 Also, we thank Dr. Janne, Dr. Oser, and Dr. Awad for sharing how these dollars are currently being used in their DFCI labs.

Philanthropy takes a village… 30 riders plus a support crew of 8 = a lot of food! Our motto is GO BIG or GO HOME! So we went BIG! Team 3G wants to thank Avi, of The Chubby Chickpea Truck for driving all the way from Sharon to Centerville to feed our team! It was amazing and we loved every bite!

A sharp turn for food trucks - The Boston Globe Spring is a big season for the food truck business, a time to recover from the slow, cold winter. So when COVID-19 hit in March 2020, the timing couldn’t have been worse. Now, a year and a half later, food trucks are still trying to find their way forward.

This group of 30 riders officially hit $300k in total fundraising! Holy moly! And guess what? We’re not done yet! We have 3Gers tackling the traditional PMC routes this weekend, including 10 riders taking on the new Wellesley century. Applause all around. It’s well deserved! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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This weekend, we ride. We ride for all who are suffering, for those who have overcome their own battle, and in memory of those who have lost their fight. We pedal all year long, we ask and ask for support and then hope our collective effort and donated dollars will help the DFCI doctors find a cure. What do we get at the end of 164 miles? A rock. And WE LOVE our PMC rocks. Cheers to a safe and enjoyable ride Team 3G!

Team 3G leads and SAG crew are busy planning for the big weekend! WE ARE SO EXCITED! Only three weeks to go for our reimagined ride! July 31st and August 2nd - 165 miles!

With Robert Sheiffer, Gregg Fradkin, Andrea Greenfield Sheiffer, Larry Rosen, Haldon Bryer, Scott Weiss, Amy Fradkin and Michael Cantor. Not pictured Bruce Kalow, Nick Safina, D.j. Fradkin, Rachel Weiss, Matthew Kiley, Michael Chinitz, Kelly Dolan and Dan

3G is riding for YOU!

Why Team 3G PMC’s?

We are friends, fremily, cycling buddies, we love each other and we all embrace philanthropy with arms wide open. It’s our sophomore year and we are crushing it. Current goal is 250k but We truly hope to surpass this goal. Please click the link to read why each rider chooses to embrace this challenge. IF you feel so inclined, hit the the donate button. We are ALL so grateful! http://profile.pmc.org/TT0240

Why WE Ride ... 3G is the nickname of someone we love who is suffering from late stage lung cancer. Team 3G members ride in honor and memory of all who suffer from cancer.

Virtual Rider registration has begun! If you have not yet signed up, or have a family member or friend who would like to help us “beat up on” cancer, we’d LOVE to have you join Team 3G! There is no fundraising minimum for virtual riders and there is swag to be had if you raise $1K! You are not required to ride and we are here to help you get creative on how to “ride virtually”. How can you turn us down? Spread the word and come join the 3G love!

Reply here or contact Amy Fradkin or Robert Sheiffer for details!

Reply here or contact Amy Fradkin or Robert Sheiffer for details!

To donate to your favorite riders - http://profile.pmc.org/TT0240 ❤️

WHY I PMC - By Liv Nash - 15 year PMC Participant and Team 3G member

“Over the past 15 years I’ve either ridden or volunteered for the PMC because I don’t want anyone to ever have to hear the words: you have cancer. Sunday was Mother’s Day, and I had the joy of being with my own mother who was diagnosed with breast cancer in her 90’s. Thank G_d she is ok, and I attribute that to the research and advances that have been made in the fight against cancer. As a mom and wife, I also ride for my husband and children.

I love being on my bike and spending time with my fellow team members and friends. We ride to exercise, to be together and because we enjoy each other’s company, but we also share this higher purpose and why we all PMC together.”

To donate to Liv’s ride - http://profile.pmc.org/LN0028

Team 3G honors all the moms, mums, mothers, work moms, mimis, grammys or whatever you call your special person today! Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms who go beyond what is necessary to achieve the impossible! We honor you today! http://profile.pmc.org/TT0240

In 2019, Thoracic Oncology WAS NOT on this DFCI wheel. We questioned what it would take to get there and the number was $800k. One year later, WE MADE THE PIE CHART! Team 3G helped make this happen! Thank you to all of our donors who believe in this team and our mission. We could not have done this with out your support!

And so it begins! PMC 2021 registration starts next week! Let’s go Team 3G! Team captains are ready and training 😂😂

This happened on December 29th, 2020. These pensive brains gathered and boom! Our 2021 reimagined ride is now in motion! We are ready to roll and praying covid will cut us some slack and let us do our thing - RIDE! Team 3G is heading into our sophomore year like 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

November is Lung Cancer awareness month. We thank ALL of our PMC riders, volunteers and donors for everything you do to help those who are fighting the great fight! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Why She PMC’s -

This picture personifies strength, commitment and beauty. She has pedaled 5,436 in 2020 (as of today). Holy Moly, right? Riding is her joy, and raising money for cancer research, her passion. To support this amazing human and her cause - http://profile.pmc.org/MS0439

My PMC 2020 Re-imagined Ride - by Robin Castleman Kostin 13 year PMC rider and Team 3G member.

Please watch this beautiful and inspiring video of Robin’s 2020 PMC journey. Robin, you are an inprirstion to all! To support Robin’s ride - http://profile.pmc.org/RK0075

#PMC2020 final PMC 2020 Re-imagined with Team 3G. A 2 Day Vertical (North/South) ride - day 1 to RI and Day to to NH. As a team we raised over $230,000 to help fight Cancer...

Why We PMC - by Team 3G - Because we love exceeding our goal! And there is still time to donate! http://profile.pmc.org/TT0240

Why I PMC - by Amy Fradkin, 17 year rider

I PMC for YOU and I ride because I can. ❤️

Why They PMC - Team G3 Riders

They ride they are committed to raising as much money as possible for cancer research. Today, on July 25th 2020, this crew will tackle a reimagined PMC century ride up Wachusett Mountain. To donate to a team 3G member https://profile.pmc.org/TT0240

Why We PMC - by Danielle Cerny, Lesley Hays Heney and Courtney Heney - multi year PMC and Team 3G riders.

No explanation needed - just watch these rock stars! 🚴🏼‍♂️🚴🏻🚴🏻‍♀️

To donate to their rides, http://profile.pmc.org/DC0271, http://profile.pmc.org/LH0121 and http://profile.pmc.org/CH0307

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Committed 2020 PMC may be reimagined for 2020 but the need for life-saving funds at Dana-Farber and the commitment of thousands of riders, volunteers, sponsors and donors is real.

Why We PMC - Team 3G Riders - Bourne Bridge, MA

On July 18th 2020, this group of Team 3G riders tackled a century (plus) ride in 95 degree heat and humidity. In this photo - Robert Sheiffer, Marc Cohen, Scott Weiss, Roy Barr and John Speyer (walking their bikes over the Bourne Bridge - no riding allowed on the bridge).

This ride was originally created by Scott Weiss and Robert Sheiffer in 2016. Five years later, they are still doing it! Why? Because friendship, cycling, the PMC and athleticism brought us all together. We applaud you ALL for your hard work and dedication to cancer research! Congratulations! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

To donate to these amazing athletes, please visit our team page and help them reach their goals 🙏🏻 - http://profile.pmc.org/TT0240

The PMC has NOT been cancelled! Team 3G riders! Your kits are on the way! 🚴🏻‍♀️🚴🏻🚴🏼‍♂️ To our supporters! 🙏🏻🙏🏻 We love and thank you for your generosity and continued support! Covid doesn’t stop cancer so we are riding and riding and riding! To donate to a 3G rider - http://profile.pmc.org/TT0240

Why I PMC - by Michele Rosenthal - 11 year PMC and Team 3G rider

I PMC because those who I used to spin with and have now become dear friends encouraged me to ride 12 years ago! I first joined as a volunteer and quickly bought my first and only road bike to begin my riding adventure in preparation for the following year. I clipped in for the first time and started training the July before my first PMC 11 years ago! I have successfully completed 10 PMCs and I am just as excited and nervous as I was during my first ride in preparation for year 11!

As a higher education administrator and College and Cancer Coach, I have witnessed what successful treatment means. I have learned about the impact of the dollars we raise and the lives we touch.

Each year I am overwhelmed by the stories that are shared on the signs that supporters hold as they cheer on PMC riders. Each year I am impressed and hopeful by the research that I learn about from the Dana-Farber Scientists, Researchers and Doctors who benefit from our fundraising.

I PMC because I can, because I am motivated to leverage my experience and eradicate this insidious disease. And this year I PMC for Team 3G and Team Captain Amy Fradkin who encouraged me to PMC 12 years ago! I PMC for Amy and Gregg...I will PMC in rain, or shine or reimagined 🚴‍♀️

To support Michele’s Ride - http://profile.pmc.org/MR0216

Why I PMC - by Madalyn Levy - 10 year volunteer and first year Team 3G Virtual Rider

I watched my cousin Amy ride the PMC for about 7 years and decided I wanted in! I’m not a cyclist, but I knew I could help in some way, so I chose to volunteer. For the past ten years I’ve been registering riders in Sturbridge, and after the opening ceremonies, I head to Bourne so I can greet and register riders after the first day of the ride. I truly am in awe of the riders and their tremendous commitment to fighting cancer. I’m blessed to have a large family and fortunate that many of my cousins have joined me by volunteering in Bourne. Last year alone, over a dozen of my family members participated and anxiously waited for our cousin Amy to cross the finish line!

This year Amy’s husband Gregg was diagnosed with cancer. She created Team 3G and I knew I’d be a volunteer AND sign up to be virtual rider (fundraiser). I officially joined her team and am participating in the planning of the team's reimagined ride. I’m not sure exactly what I will be doing but I know I will once again be there to support the riders any way I can. This is one of my favorite activities each year and I’ll be counting down the number of “sleeps” before this group hits the road. I am fully committed and this is why I PMC!

To support Madalyn’s ride - http://profile.pmc.org/ML0206

Today, Team 3G, met for a virtual pep rally and jersey reveal. Never did I ever imagine this is what PMC 2020 would be, but it was absolutely perfect! Donald Ger, the jersey you created is simply amazing. Team 3G, your unconditional support and hard work is beyond, beyond.....

To support Team 3G - http://profile.pmc.org/TT0240

Why WE PMC - It Takes a Village!

Last Friday, Billy Starr gathered over 230 Pan Mass Challenge team captains on a Zoom call and delivered the message we’ve all been dreading... the PMC 2020 “ride” would be canceled. Although it was expected, there was much sadness, and yes, tears were shed.

Billy offered a very clear message, “Commit, You’ll Figure It Out”. This vision IS the PMC and although the PMC may not be what we imagined, we are still committed and we WILL figure it out.

The PMC’s mission is simple - raise as much money as possible for cancer research, period. 3G set a goal to raise $200,000 in 2020. We are still committed to this goal and we will ride in a reimagined manner. It might be a virtual indoor ride, many solo rides or even a long, socially distanced ride. No matter what form our rides take, we will show up for the challenge!

This crew gathered tonight to brainstorm for PMC 2020. We are very excited by this new challenge and look forward to rolling out our reimagined PMC! Let’s go! 👏🏻 Let’s go! 👏🏻 Let’s go! 👏🏻

To donate to Team 3G or a 3G rider - http://profile.pmc.org/TT0240

Team 3G LOVE ❤️❤️ Highlighting the Best of Humanity

PMC love comes in many different forms. Sue Giaconia is a Team 3G rider; Joanne Arnish is a 17 year PMC and 3G supporter; Carolyn Arnish is a 17 year PMC and 3G supporter and local compounding pharmacist. They have all been working hard to produce face masks and sanitizer for front line medics, pharmacists, COVID & cancer patients (and their families). Team 3G truly thanks you all for the time, energy and effort you’ve exerted to mix, cut, sew, distribute and donate in order to keep us safe during these extraordinary times. You are our angels.

To support Sue’s ride - profile.pmc.org/SG0182

To purchase sanitizer www.dedhampharmacy.com

Why I PMC - by DJ Fradkin - Multi Year PMC Volunteer and 3G Supporter

3G is my dad and my best friend. I cherish the moments we spend together. I miss going out and getting sushi and a beer or pounding out a Netflix binge. I can’t do any of these things with him right now because of his compromised immune system and susceptibility to COVID-19. Since February 28th, I have only been able to FaceTime my dad. This is precious time we’ll never get back. I want my dad to live more than 1 year, 5 years or 10 plus years. This is why I PMC, support my mom’s ride and cheer her on in her endless pursuit to help my dad live as long as possible. Love you 3G

To support DJ’s mom’s ride - http://profile.pmc.org/AF0061

Why I PMC - By Richard Aronheim - 17 year PMC volunteer, 2011 rider and Team 3G supporter

I PMC because I love my family. My family means the world to me. I lost my brothers Bob and Russell to pancreatic & esophageal cancer. The work of the PMC and the Dana Farber helps me honor their memory and fight for a cure that took their lives. My son-in-law Gregg, who is truly a son to me, is fighting late stage lung cancer. My daughter Amy has been riding the PMC for 17 years and this year she started her own team, Team 3G in support of Gregg. There isn’t anything I wouldn’t do for Amy, Gregg and my grandchildren DJ and Alec. I love my family.

To Support Team 3G - http://profile.pmc.org/TT0240

The PMC is just under 5 months away and Billy Starr's latest email suggests the PMC is still scheduled for August 🤞🏻. Many of us are holding off on outside training in groups, but I hope you are able to do some outdoor or indoor training on your own. I also want to let everyone know about ways we can all stay connected together, motivate each other and clock our miles and workouts online.

Strava for Team3G
https://www.strava.com/clubs/Team3G

Strava is an easy to use online social fitness network. The above link will take you to a Strava page created for Team3G riders and friends of Team3G riders. Here we can see each other's profiles and training we log such as gym classes, swimming sessions, indoor cycling and eventually outdoor cycling rides. If you already are on Strava, I can invite you to join or you can join the team yourself. If you don't have an account, it's simple and free to start and use one. Let us know if we can help with that if you are interested.

Until that outdoor day comes, let's stay safe where ever your days take you. To quote our amazing Amy: "We never give up! We just shift and persevere! We are Team 3G, we are the PMC and here for our loved ones no matter what!"

See you on the virtual road,

Robert Sheiffer

Why I PMC - by Marc Cohen - 17 year PMC and 3G rider

“I ride in the PMC because cancer has taken from me, too many people that have been near and dear to me. My life has been diminished by their absence and so I feel it is critical that I do everything that I can to make sure that we are able to help people overcome this disease, support our researchers so that they can stay ahead of the illness, and do what I can so that others can live lives as fully and as undiminished as possible.”

To support Marc’s ride - http://profile.pmc.org/MC0221

Why I PMC - by Robert Sheiffer - 15 year PMC rider and Team 3G rider

I PMC because I want to make a difference with my legs.
I PMC because I am doing something I love and believe in.
I PMC because my dear friend Amy encouraged me to buy my first road bike 15 years ago.
I PMC because I want to honor and support my sister Barbara.
I PMC because we know so many who can’t PMC.
I PMC because each year I ride knowing we are getting Closer by the Mile to a cure.

To support Robert’s ride - https://profile.pmc.org/RS0196

Why We PMC - Team 3G - In this photo - 3G riders, friends, supporters, volunteers and Dr. Pasi Jänne, Chief of the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology

We PMC because we are close friends who love to cycle together, want to help others stay healthy and really want to raise a ton of money for the Pan Mass Challenge in support of the DFCI Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology. This is WHY WE PMC!

To support Team 3G or a 3G rider http://profile.pmc.org/TT0240