bike-a-thon

On the cusp of victory

By Ken / July 30, 2015 /

This weekend marks the 35th year of the Pan-Mass Challenge bike-a-thon benefitting cancer research and patient care. As legions of PMC riders prepare to click in for up to 192 miles over two days, lifted by several thousand volunteers and supporters along the roadsides, it’s worth taking stock of the breadth of their contribution. This…

PMC road crew lifts event, rain or shine

By Ken / August 5, 2014 /

So many of us find it hard to step out of the whirl and go beyond ourselves. In an age of Instagrams and streaming Twitter updates, people seem too busy to call even when something’s gone terribly wrong. They might text instead. It becomes harder to pause, and finding solace eludes us. At least…