John Kerry biking for cancer research...

[Contrary1]

Since the Boy King is cutting cancer research funds, our help is needed more now than ever.
Help by sponsoring the man who should have been our president.

Dear ____ ,

Saturday, I'm going on a long bike ride -- with 4,500 other riders from 36 states. Following my 2003 bout with prostate cancer, I will be among the 200 or so riders who are cancer survivors.

Each of us will be sponsored by the donations of friends and family. And 99 cents out of every dollar we riders raise during the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge will go directly to the Jimmy Fund, which supports the life-saving cancer research of the Dana-Farber Institute.

At the fundraising training sessions for the event, they tell you to email your friends and ask for their help. But, I don't suppose they realized I had three million friends in my email address book. Will you consider joining me in support of this very special charity?

I want to help John Kerry support the Jimmy Fund.
https://www.pmc.org/egifts/default.asp

All I can tell you is that this ride means a great deal to me. If you've ever participated in a walk, run or ride for a cause you believe in, you know what a powerful and rewarding personal experience it can be. The Pan-Massachusetts Challenge is especially so.

It started out in 1980 when 36 riders took part and the event raised $10,200. Last year, those figures were 4,000 riders and $23 million. And this year, with your help, we expect to crush the goal of $24 million raised. The funds generated by this race now represent 50% of all money raised annually for the Jimmy Fund. Pretty remarkable, isn't it?

I can hardly wait until early Saturday morning when I join thousands of fellow riders at the starting line in Sturbridge. There are several different routes, and the one I'll be riding travels 111 miles to Bourne.

Because I care so much about this event and about the unbelievably important work that Dana-Farber does, I'm hoping you'll sponsor me on my ride on Saturday by pledging either a total dollar amount or an amount per mile.

I want to help John Kerry support the Jimmy Fund.
https://www.pmc.org/egifts/default.asp

Those of us who grew up in New England know all about the Jimmy Fund -- a wonderful charity that has been long supported by people all across the region. My own memories go back to Ted Williams urging Red Sox fans to rally round children struggling with cancer.

I've helped the Jimmy Fund out by taking part in the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge twice before. Now, in a few days I will ride again as a cancer survivor, one who knows that others -- including friends and family -- weren't so lucky. That makes this year's Challenge even more special and anything you can do to help will be especially meaningful. Thanks for considering this invitation to join me in support of the Jimmy Fund.

Sincerely,

John Kerry

P.S. The 5 people who come closest to guessing my time will win a free, autographed Pan-Massachusetts Challenge jersey. Click here to guess my time.

[blm]

1. Kerry and Lance Armstrong rode together last week for cancer research

and to draw attention to its lack of federal funding.

Cancer hits home to many Americans and most of them can't afford its costs in so many ways.

[Contrary1]

3. I have been very fortunate.

It will be 9 years next month since I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer.
Research is the only reason I am here to type this.

[politicasista]

5. Glad you are here

Hope you are doing well. :hi:

[blm]

6. I understand - thanks for sharing that reality.

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[chill_wind]

2. Kudos to Sen Kerry and all who do this. K&R nt

[LittleClarkie]

4. I'm glad he's using the email list for things like this as well

I thought this was an exceptional idea when I read it. And I'm glad he thought of us on the list.

[blm]

7. I can finally make a tax-deductible donation in Kerry's name. ;)

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[politicasista]

8. k&r

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