The Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) is a Massachusetts-based bike-a-thon and the nation’s most successful single athletic fundraising event. Each summer, thousands of riders and volunteers participate in the PMC, all with one common goal: to improve outcomes for cancer patients worldwide.
In addition to PMC weekend, the Pan-Mass Challenge holds events throughout the year, including the PMC Winter Cycle, PMC Unpaved, and PMC Kids Rides. 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar from each of these events goes to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
The PMC, presented by the Red Sox Foundation and M&T Bank, is Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s largest single supporter.
“When they write the history of how cancer was conquered, the Pan-Mass Challenge will be in chapter one.”
Edward J. Benz, Jr., MD
President and CEO, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
2000-2016
By the Numbers
Since 1980, the PMC has raised over $1 billion to support cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber.
Of every rider-raised dollar
goes directly to Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund.
Of Jimmy Fund revenue
comes from the PMC, accounting for 2/3 of the Jimmy Fund’s total fundraising each year.
Gift to Dana-Farber
in 2024 marked a record-breaking year for the PMC.
Spokes in the Wheel
In addition to PMC weekend, the Pan-Mass Challenge holds events throughout the year, including the PMC Winter Cycle, PMC Unpaved, and PMC Kids Rides. 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar from each of these events goes to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Pan-Mass Challenge
Ride 25 to 186 miles the first weekend of August.
PMC Unpaved
Cyclists ride a 30- or 50-mile course through backroads of the Berkshires.
PMC Kids Rides
Join a PMC Kids Ride for children ages 2-15 in your community.
PMC Winter Cycle
Spin at Fenway Park with Boston’s top instructors.
The History of the PMC
Since 1980, the PMC has built the biggest athletic fundraiser in the world, all for the benefit of Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund.
