Twin sisters, high school freshmen, organize first PMC Kids Ride in New York
NORWICH – Freshman twin sisters have opted to take on the challenge of bringing something special to them to Norwich, the first ever Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) Kids Ride in New York State.
The girls, Hannah and Brenna Baker, have participated in the PMC in Rhode Island for many years.
The PMC is an adult bike ride across Massachusetts and it is a major fundraiser for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.
In 2005, PMC Kids Rides began as a way to allow children to participate in fund raising to help fight cancer. There are 35 Kids Rides currently scheduled to take place throughout New England, yet the ride the twins are planning will be the first in New York.
“When we started participating in the PMC Kids Ride in Rhode Island in 2009, it was because our close friend Liz had been treated at Dana Farber. She was one of the first women in the United States to be treated for cancer while she was pregnant more than 18 years ago,” said the girls. “Liz has been in remission since that time and both she and her 18-year-old daughter Beth are in good health today. During our first rides, we rode in memory of our nana, Brigid Campbell. She lost her battle to ovarian cancer in 2002. While we continue to ride in memory of her, we also ride in memory of other loved ones including our dear friend Eddie Caputo, who lost his battle with cancer. We want to help find a cure for this terrible disease and decided to bring the first PMC Kids Ride in New York State to Norwich.”
The ride is set for 2-5 p.m., June 12, 2016 at the Chenango County Fairgrounds. There is a $10 registration fee for those who would like to ride, and a $25 fundraising minimum.
Each rider will receive a free t-shirt.
Eligible riders are between the ages of 2 and 15. Each rider must have their own bicycle.
In addition to riders, the girls are in need of volunteers for the event, which could be ride marshals, those to help with registration, and site beautification following the event.
“The younger kids will ride the smaller loop, where Blues Fest is held,” said Hannah. “The older kids will ride around the horse track.”
Brenna said, “It’s not about how many laps you do, you can do as many as you want. It’s more about raising the money for Dana Farber and to raise awareness about cancer.”
In addition to the ride, there will be activities including face painting, can jam, corn hole, as well as others. Music and entertainment will additionally be on site.
Prizes and recognition will be given to the children who raise the most funds.
A ‘heavy hitter’ is a rider who is able to raise $250 or more, and any heavy hitter will be recognized following the ride and will be given “a little extra something.”
Between the twins, they have raised approximately $2,700 since they began participating in the ride.
“There are tabs on the website when you sign up to ride,” said Brenna. “You have to write a little story about why you are riding or who you are riding for.”
The girls said the Norwich Family YMCA and Norwich High School Principal Mr. Waters have been receptive to the idea and will allow flyers to hang regarding the event.
Prior to the ride, a fundraiser will be held from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. on May 1, 2016 at Taylor’s Country House in Norwich. This is a spaghetti dinner, with a bottle drive and silent auction.
Food can be eaten in or ordered as take-out. Cost is $10 for those 13 and older, $5 for ages 6-12, and those 5 and under are free.
The proceeds from the dinner, drive, and auction will be added to the funds raised at the ride in June.
Businesses who have already donated to the silent auction include but are not limited to: S&S TV and Appliances, the YMCA, Kaitlin Korver (photo shoot session worth $250), The Stadium, Gilligans, Joe & Vinny’s, and the Afton Bakery. Additional donors include Laral Management and Oxford Motors. The girls said there is a space on the website where businesses or individuals can make a donation.
All donors will be recognized on the display in the park downtown, as Hannah will create art there to be displayed.
“We’re getting too old to ride now,” said Brenna. “We want to bring the ride here so we can continue to help. It’s a great cause.”
To register, visit www.kids.pmc.org/norwich.aspx.
Anyone with questions is urged to call 334-7746 or email pmckidsridenorwichny@yahoo.com.
“We hope that with this we can help find a cure together,” said Brenna.
The girls, Hannah and Brenna Baker, have participated in the PMC in Rhode Island for many years.
The PMC is an adult bike ride across Massachusetts and it is a major fundraiser for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.
In 2005, PMC Kids Rides began as a way to allow children to participate in fund raising to help fight cancer. There are 35 Kids Rides currently scheduled to take place throughout New England, yet the ride the twins are planning will be the first in New York.
“When we started participating in the PMC Kids Ride in Rhode Island in 2009, it was because our close friend Liz had been treated at Dana Farber. She was one of the first women in the United States to be treated for cancer while she was pregnant more than 18 years ago,” said the girls. “Liz has been in remission since that time and both she and her 18-year-old daughter Beth are in good health today. During our first rides, we rode in memory of our nana, Brigid Campbell. She lost her battle to ovarian cancer in 2002. While we continue to ride in memory of her, we also ride in memory of other loved ones including our dear friend Eddie Caputo, who lost his battle with cancer. We want to help find a cure for this terrible disease and decided to bring the first PMC Kids Ride in New York State to Norwich.”
The ride is set for 2-5 p.m., June 12, 2016 at the Chenango County Fairgrounds. There is a $10 registration fee for those who would like to ride, and a $25 fundraising minimum.
Each rider will receive a free t-shirt.
Eligible riders are between the ages of 2 and 15. Each rider must have their own bicycle.
In addition to riders, the girls are in need of volunteers for the event, which could be ride marshals, those to help with registration, and site beautification following the event.
“The younger kids will ride the smaller loop, where Blues Fest is held,” said Hannah. “The older kids will ride around the horse track.”
Brenna said, “It’s not about how many laps you do, you can do as many as you want. It’s more about raising the money for Dana Farber and to raise awareness about cancer.”
In addition to the ride, there will be activities including face painting, can jam, corn hole, as well as others. Music and entertainment will additionally be on site.
Prizes and recognition will be given to the children who raise the most funds.
A ‘heavy hitter’ is a rider who is able to raise $250 or more, and any heavy hitter will be recognized following the ride and will be given “a little extra something.”
Between the twins, they have raised approximately $2,700 since they began participating in the ride.
“There are tabs on the website when you sign up to ride,” said Brenna. “You have to write a little story about why you are riding or who you are riding for.”
The girls said the Norwich Family YMCA and Norwich High School Principal Mr. Waters have been receptive to the idea and will allow flyers to hang regarding the event.
Prior to the ride, a fundraiser will be held from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. on May 1, 2016 at Taylor’s Country House in Norwich. This is a spaghetti dinner, with a bottle drive and silent auction.
Food can be eaten in or ordered as take-out. Cost is $10 for those 13 and older, $5 for ages 6-12, and those 5 and under are free.
The proceeds from the dinner, drive, and auction will be added to the funds raised at the ride in June.
Businesses who have already donated to the silent auction include but are not limited to: S&S TV and Appliances, the YMCA, Kaitlin Korver (photo shoot session worth $250), The Stadium, Gilligans, Joe & Vinny’s, and the Afton Bakery. Additional donors include Laral Management and Oxford Motors. The girls said there is a space on the website where businesses or individuals can make a donation.
All donors will be recognized on the display in the park downtown, as Hannah will create art there to be displayed.
“We’re getting too old to ride now,” said Brenna. “We want to bring the ride here so we can continue to help. It’s a great cause.”
To register, visit www.kids.pmc.org/norwich.aspx.
Anyone with questions is urged to call 334-7746 or email pmckidsridenorwichny@yahoo.com.
“We hope that with this we can help find a cure together,” said Brenna.
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