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February 21, 2019Berkshire Bank Named Official Bank of the 2019 Pan-Mass Challenge
The Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) is pleased to announce that Berkshire Bank has signed on to be the official bank of this year’s ride. Berkshire Bank has made a four-year commitment to support the organization’s riders, volunteers and donors in their efforts to make an impact in the fight against cancer. As part of Berkshire’s sponsorship, an employee team will participate in the weekend charity ride, and its nationally acclaimed corporate volunteer program, XTEAM®, will assist in various roles along the route.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Pan-Mass Challenge to help raise money and awareness for cancer research and treatment,” said Paul Kelly, Regional President of Berkshire Bank. “This sponsorship provides Berkshire Bank with an opportunity to continue our legacy of giving back to the communities in which we serve. We are proud to continue that legacy with the PMC, an organization which many of our employees are passionate about.”
“We are very pleased that Berkshire Bank has expanded its support of the PMC with a four-year commitment as our Official Bank, and as riders and volunteers as well,” said Billy Starr, Pan-Mass Challenge founder and executive director. “Each year, we attempt to increase our impact and yearly gift to Dana-Farber. We are able to do what we do thanks in part to partners, like Berkshire Bank, who match our passion for making a difference in the fight against cancer.”
The PMC is the nation’s most successful single athletic fundraising event, raising and contributing more money to charity than any other. On August 3 and 4, 2019, more than 6,400 cyclists and 4,000 volunteers will participate in the two-day bike-a-thon with the goal of raising $58 million to support patient care and cancer research at Dana-Farber. One hundred percent of every rider-raised dollar goes directly to the cause. If accomplished, this fundraising goal will bring the organization’s 40-year contribution to more than $712 million. The PMC is Dana-Farber’s largest single contributor, raising more than 55 percent of the Jimmy Fund’s annual revenue.
To learn more about the PMC or to make a financial contribution, visit www.pmc.org, or call (800) WE-CYCLE. Connect with #PanMass2019 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
