“I’m looking forward to just riding”

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The “Neuroblastoma Ninjas” will be one team vying to raise money for cancer research at this weekend’s Pan Mass Challenge Kids Ride at Jefferson Elementary School. 

This Sunday will feature the 11th annual running of the Franklin kids ride, an event that has raised more than $370,000 over the course of its existence. 

The Ninjas team, which first rode in the event four years ago, was started in honor of local resident Noah Smith. Graydon Smith, Noah’s father, said the team was first known as “Noah’s Ninjas.” 

“When (Noah) was first diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at age 10, his sister created and led the team,” he said. “Noah was in no condition to ride the first year but, in the second year, he did ride six miles - he had to take stops to get oxygen.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170607/franklin-pmc-kids-ride-includes-ninjas

PMC Franklin Kids Ride - Sunday, June 11

Lemonade Stand to benefit the Jimmy Fund/ Dana Farber - June 4

This Sunday on June 4, from 1-3 pm, please stop on over to 72 Stewart Street in Franklin for a Lemonade Stand! 

This lemonade stand is being held to benefit two teams riding in the Kids Pan Mass Challenge Ride in Franklin on June 11: the Neuroblastoma Ninjas and the Pedal Pushers! 100% of proceeds from this ride will directly benefit the Jimmy Fund/ Dana-Farber Cancer Institute! 

Here is a little background on the motivation behind these teams!

• The Neuroblastoma Ninjas was inspired by our friend Noah Smith of Franklin 3 years ago. When Noah was 10, he was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma and was treated at the Jimmy Fund/Children's hospital. His team has since raised over $35,000 for the PMC kids ride! 
• The Pedal Pushers- Cruising for the Cleary's, was formed by our wonderful friends at Davis Thayer Elementary School in Franklin, as a way to honor our 6-year-old son Jack, their classmate. Jack has been an amazing rock and brother to his 4-year-old brother Nicholas, who was diagnosed with the same type of cancer as Noah at 22 months old. 

Both of these boys went through a similar treatment and were able to beat this relentless disease, but their battles will always continue. These treatments are painful, and leave 95% of survivors with long-lasting or future side effects, including being at risk of relapse and secondary cancers. Despite these treatments and advances, there are still many who succumb to this disease. These kids will also ride for 9 year old Max Derba, and 35 year old Peter Daley, who both passed away from neuroblastoma. We need a better way for these children and adults!

Franklin is a wonderful community, and almost all of us can probably say we have been affected by cancer, whether a parent, child, sibling, friend, etc. While we continue to make strides in the search for a cure, there is an endless amount of room for improvement. Supporting Dana-Farber will help raise survival rates and improve the quality of life for survivors. We hope you will stop by, grab a glass and maybe a snack, and support these amazing kids doing their part in changing the future for others!

If you are unable to visit the lemonade stand but would still like to purchase a "virtual lemonade" please feel free to sponsor Jack or Noah's PMC Ride (no donation is too small!).

Pedal Pushers- Cruising for the Cleary's
https://profile.kids.pmc.org/franklin/CJ0547

Neuroblastoma Ninjas
https://profile.kids.pmc.org/franklin/SN0147


Thank you all for taking a moment to hear about our cause!

Side note: there is the potential for rain Sunday afternoon, but we will still be there (under a tent) as long as its not crazy raining!

PMC Franklin Kids Ride - Sunday, June 11

PMC Franklin Kids Ride - Sunday, June 11

Like to ride your bike? Want to make a difference?

Come join us at the PMC Franklin Kids Ride on Sunday, June 11 from 8am-Noon.

All money raised will go directly to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute for life saving Cancer research and treatment.

Ride with your friends and form a team and choose your ride: 3, 6 or 10 miles.

We even have a Tikes and Trikes Ride for those on more than 2 wheels.

Register today at kids.pmc.org/franklin

Contact Lisa Marchioni at lisabxyz@verizon.net if you have any questions

PMC Franklin Kids Ride - Sunday, June 11

Scavenger Hunt - Adults only please - April 8

Happy Spring!! 

Are you looking for a fun community event that supports a good cause? Form a team and join us for the Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, April 8. 

It's sponsored by the PMC Franklin Kids Ride and all proceeds go directly to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy fund. 

Adults only please. For tickets or questions, contact Lisa Marchioni at lisabxyz@verizon.net. #pmckids2017

http://www.kids.pmc.org/franklin.aspx

3rd Annual Scavenger Hunt - Saturday, April 8

Please come join us for a fun night while raising money for a great cause. It's our 3rd annual Scavenger Hunt being held on Saturday, April 8th. 

Get a team together and come join in the fun. Contact Lisa or any committee members you know to purchase tickets.

3rd Annual Scavenger Hunt - Saturday, April 8

For additional info check Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/PMC-Franklin-Kids-Ride-207877159223678/

Get your PMC2016 Confidence Beads

New things for the 2016 PMC!!  We'll be only at Sturbridge this year, hope to see you there! This years' supply is limited. Please feel free to pre-order and use coupon code NOSHIPPMC to arrange pick-ups at Sturbridge. PMC 2016 bead on cable necklace $55.00 Buy Now All new PMC cuff bracelet $30.00 Buy Now PMC 2016 bead on bangle bracelet $65.00 Buy Now Check our Sneaker Tags, which can be made into bracelets including black braided leather, brown braided leather and charm bracelet chain! Copyright © 2016 Beads for a Cause, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Beads for a Cause PO box 246 Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

The PMC rides through Franklin on Saturday, Aug 6

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"During its 36-year run, the Pan-Mass Challenge has raised more than a half-billion dollars to combat cancer - a feat likely far greater than Billy Starr, its founder and executive director, and dozens of friends would have expected when they started the annual bike ride in 1980. 

On Aug. 6 and 7, more than 200 locals from MetroWest are set to participate in the largest single athletic fundraiser in the country, according to PMC organizers. 

The two-day biking event raises money for adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through the Jimmy Fund. PMC is Dana-Farber’s largest single contributor, raising more than 58 percent of the Jimmy Fund’s annual revenue."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160731/up-to-challenge


The Remington Jefferson School is a water stop for the 2-day riders. It has a reputation for being one of the better water stops on the route. The riders tend to arrive between 8:00 and 10:00 AM on Saturday morning, Aug 6

Screen grab of PMC water stop info for Franklin

The PDF of the Sturbridge to Provincetown route can be found here
http://www.pmc.org/sites/pmc.org/files/cue-sheets/sturbridge-to-provincetown_0.pdf

PMC riders arriving at Remington-Jefferson in 2013

Additional photos from the 2013 water stop can be found here
https://www.flickr.com/photos/steve_sherlock/albums/72157634927800798

PMC Franklin Kids Ride - Sunday, June 12th

Register now for the 10th annual PMC Franklin Kids ride on Sunday, June 12th. This is a fun, supervised bike ride for kids age 3-14. 

There are 3 routes to choose from plus a bikes and trikes area for the little ones. 100% of all funds raised go to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund for life saving cancer research and treatment. 

Become a part of this healthy community activity that teaches kids they can make a difference. 

Register to ride or volunteer at http://www.kids.pmc.org/franklin.aspx

the pre-ride group photo from June 2015

PMC Upcoming Event - Scavenger Hunt - Apr 2

Looking for a fun event? 

Get a team together (couples, girls night out, co-workers), pick a fun name and join us for a Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, April 2nd to support the PMC Franklin Kids Ride.

Tickets are $40 and includes the after party at Primavera Restaurant in Millis - full dinner, music, raffles, cash bar. All proceeds go to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund. 

The hunt is from 4-7pm; the after party begins promptly at 7pm. It's a fun night and all for a great cause! 

For more information, or to sign up, contact Lisa Marchioni at lisabxyz@verizon.net

PMC Kids Ride in Franklin

In the News: Pan-Mass scavenger hunt, gas pipeline concerns, Tri-County solar

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

"A scavenger hunt, hosted by The Pan-Mass Challenge Franklin Kids Ride, raised $4,000 to benefit the Dana Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund for cancer research. 

Participants stopped at local businesses and to complete a task in order to gain points to win the scavenger hunt."

Read the full article online here (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151113/NEWS/151117344/1994/NEWS

Members of the Town Council said they would schedule a hearing on a proposed Spectra Energy natural-gas pipeline after many residents complained that the project would undercut safety and hurt property values. 

The matter came up Thursday, when several people spoke during the public comment portion of the council's meeting.

Read the full article online here (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151113/NEWS/151117240/1994/NEWS

A Friday morning ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School celebrated a solar installation that speakers said would bring save money and provide a learning tool for students. 

The event - held at the field which is home to the 1.3-megawatt array of solar panels - was attended by students, Tri-County officials, solar-company employees, state lawmakers and U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III.

Read the full article online here (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151113/NEWS/151117203/1994/NEWS

PMC Franklin Kids Ride Scavenger Hunt - Nov 7th

Come join us for the 1st annual PMC Franklin Kids Ride Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, November 7th from 4-10 pm. 

PMC Kids Ride Scavenger Hunt

Teams of 3-7 (or as big as your car can hold), will compete in the 3 hour hunt through Franklin and surrounding towns. 

Party, music, raffles and awards ceremony will follow at the conclusion of the hunt at The Crystal Room in Milford, MA. 

Special prizes will be awarded for the best team name, best team outfits and 1st , 2nd and 3rd place finishers.

Cost per person is $25 and all entry fees are tax deductible. 100% of the proceeds will go to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund. 

The PMC Franklin Kids Ride is a bike ride held in June for kids 3-14 to raise money for cancer research and treatment at Dana Farber Cancer Institute. 

Sign up now at www.kids.pmc.org/franklin or for more information, contact Lisa at lisabxyz@verizon.net. Adults 21 and older please.

In the News: EPA grant for Franklin, downtown holiday decorations, PMC Kids scavenger hunt

The Baker-Polito Administration has announced that Milford and Franklin are among nine projects to receive more than $1.28 million in grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), targeting water pollution from storm water runoff and erosion. 

“It is vitally important that we address the effects of polluted storm runoff on Massachusetts waterways to protect both our environment and public health,” said Gov. Charlie Baker. “Through the administration of this grant program, we are able to work with the federal government to provide our local and regional partners the resources needed to improve water quality.” 

“To keep our communities healthy, we must help them maintain a clean and safe system of water resources,” said Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito. “These water protection grants will help local officials identify storm water issues and address them promptly.”

http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151020/NEWS/151029317/1994/NEWS

The Franklin Downtown Partnership will team up with the Franklin Garden Club to decorate downtown Franklin on Sunday, Nov. 22. Volunteers and helpers are welcome to help install wreaths, bows and greenery. 

Interested volunteers will meet Beautification Chairman Eileen Mason at 9 a.m. on the center island. Community service hours are available for students; groups and teams are encouraged to participate. Help is also needed on Saturday, November 21, at Hillside Nurseries to sort greens.

http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151019/NEWS/151015985/1994/NEWS

PMC Franklin Kids Ride is holding its 1st annual Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 4-10 p.m. 

Get friends, spouses, and coworkers together to form a team, all to benefit a good cause. Teams will compete in this 3-hour hunt throughout the Franklin area. A party will follow at the Crystal Room in Milford, which will include a silent auction, raffle and awards ceremony. 

The cost per person is $25 and all proceeds will go to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund. Sign up now by contacting Lisa Marchioni at lisabxyz@verizon.net. Adults 21 and older, please.

http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151019/NEWS/151016010/1994/NEWS

In the News: sexting law, veterans unemployment, PMC water stop

In the years since, the number of adolescents who say they have sent a naked or sexually provocative picture has only increased. Indeed, about 20 to 30 percent of teens have sexted, according to the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center at Bridgewater State University. 

A definitive answer may be coming now that the state Legislature has taken up the debate. State Rep. Jeffrey Roy, D-Franklin, recently filed a bill that would amend the state’s child pornography laws to make sexting between minors a noncriminal offense or misdemeanor. 

Currently, teenagers in Massachusetts arrested for sexting can be charged with a felony for child pornography. And if convicted, they would be required to register as a sex offender.

Continue reading the article
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150801/NEWS/150809584/1994/NEWS

Alhough declining, the veteran unemployment rate is still higher than local veterans agents would like it to be due to a handful of factors. 

Dale Kurtz, Franklin's veterans agent, said many employers look down on physical or emotional issues veterans brought back from the battlefields.“A lot of companies try to (look past those issues) but don’t,” said Kurtz. 

Something as simple as reliable transportation can be a challenge to getting veterans back to work.

Continue reading the article
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150801/NEWS/150809583/1994/NEWS

As it has for many years before, Franklin served as a way station for Saturday's Pan-Mass Challenge, the cross-state bike ride to raise funds to fight cancer. 

Throngs of riders stopped at the Remington Middle School to rest, hydrate and prepare for the remainder of the ride to Provincetown. All were raising money for research and treatment at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. 

Franklin resident Jim McCusker, one of the volunteer organizers at the site, was in the midst of things, using his cowbell to direct riders to the appropriate location.

Continue reading the article
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150801/NEWS/150809582/1994/NEWS

Traffic Alert: Saturday morning - PanMass Challenge make a stop at Remington-Jefferson School

Be aware there will be hundreds of bicyclists on the roads early Saturday morning as the riders for the PanMass Challenge make a stop at Remington-Jefferson School. The water stop is a favorite spot full of energy and fun. If you haven't been, I would suggest making a visit sometime.


Photos from 2013:

PMC riders arrive at Remington-Jefferson water stop

PMC Kids Ride - Jun 14

The PMC Kids Ride gives us the opportunity to work together with the Franklin community and make a significant impact in the fight against cancer. We have all been touched in some way with someone who has had cancer. This ride gives children an opportunity to feel that they can make a difference. 

It empowers kids to become part of the Pan Mass Challenge (PMC) mission of raising money for cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund. This ride also teaches children the value of riding for the benefit of others.

PMC Kids Ride Franklin - June 14th

• Jefferson Elementary School, Franklin, MA

• Sunday, June 14, 2015 8:00am-12:00pm

• Ages 3-14

• Registration fee: $10 - Required fundraising minimum: $25, suggested: $40

balloon arch for starting line 2014

Additional photos from 2014 can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fund-raising-weekend-for-cancer-photo.html

To register or donate visit the website here  http://www.kids.pmc.org/franklin.aspx

One more "Amazing" Pan-Mass Fundraiser...

Only 15 more days of fund raising left for the 2014 Pan Mass Challenge!

Many of you have already donated and for that I thank you.

Now please support me with this one last fund raiser for 2014. I am selling raffle tickets for this "Amazing Spider-Man" quilt that my wife, Patricia, work hard on all spring and summer.

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Until September 27th, this 38" × 47" Spider-Man Quilt will be on display at:
Friendly Neighborhood Comics
191 Mechanic St.
Bellingham, MA 02019

Friendly neighborhood comics

amazing Spiderman quilt

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If you would like to be the proud owner of this quilt you can purchase raffle tickets at Friendly Neighborhood Comics during the month of September.

The drawing will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2014 @ 4:00 PM. The winner will be announced on FNC's FaceBook page and via @PMC_M8R on Twitter.

You can also purchase raffle tickets online by making a donation to my Pan-Mass Challenge ride:
http://pmc.org/egifts/mm0373

Be sure to mention "Spider-Man Quilt" in the "Note to Rider(s)" field at the bottom of the second screen. Your tickets will then be mailed to you.

Ticket prices are as follows:

• 3 tickets for $5.00
• 7 tickets for $10.00
• 15 tickets for $20.00

…and if you want the quilt really bad:

• 40 tickets for $50.00
• 90 tickets for $100.00

…and if you want the quilt really REALLY bad:

• 240 tickets for $250.00
• 500 tickets for $500.00

Did I mention that it glows in the dark?

Spiderman quilt glows in the dark

If you have a friend you think might be interested then please forward this email or send them to this link, which describes the Spider-Man Quilt Raffle in detail:

http://pmcmarty.tumblr.com/post/96264499041/spider-man-quilt

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100% of all proceeds will get directly passed through to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, where your donations will fund vital cancer research and patient care.

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PS - If you have your donation to the PMC matched by your company's Corporate Gift Matching Program, that amount will be taken into consideration for your raffle ticket order.

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Martin Middelmann​
Pan-Mass Challenge Rider
Cure Cancer by donating here:
http://pmc.org/MM0373
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"I love the camaraderie, all these people coming together for a cause"

The Milford Daily News reports on the rest stop for the PanMass Challenge that rode through Franklin on Saturday in part by writing:

This year – the 35th year of the challenge – roughly 5,700 riders are participating, according to Jackie Herskovitz, the Pan-Mass Challenge spokesperson. 

Riders choose from 12 routes that range from 25 to 190 miles. The ride has three starting lines in Sturbridge, Wellesley and Bourne, and five finish lines: two in Provincetown and one each in Foxborough, Wellesley and Bourne. 

At press time, the challenge has raised roughly $26 million, all of which goes to research and patient care at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute via the Jimmy Fund. 

The goal this year is $40 million. The final day to donate is Oct. 1, she said.

You can read the full article in the Milford Daily News here
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140802/NEWS/140809214/1994/NEWS

PanMass Challenge in 2013

You can still donate via this link:  https://www2.pmc.org/donation.asp

PanMass Challenge

For more info on Dana Farber you can visit there page
http://www.dana-farber.org/

PanMass Challenge rides through on Saturday

Be aware there will be hundreds of bicyclists on the roads early Saturday morning as the riders for the PanMass Challenge make a stop at Remington-Jefferson School. The water stop is a favorite spot full of energy and fun. If you haven't been, I would suggest making a visit sometime.


Photos from last year:

the riders arrive at Remington-Jefferson

refreshments, gears checks, and lots of conversations

Franklin Town Administrator Jeff Nutting

A map of the PMC Course
http://www.pmc.org/routes/sturbridge-provincetown

You can donate to the PMC by rider or in general
http://www2.pmc.org/donation.asp


Post on the PMC form 2013
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/the-pan-mass-challenge-riders-through.html

Post on the PMC from 2009
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2009/08/pmc-franklin-water-stop.html

Fund raising weekend for cancer (photo essay)

As much as cancer is an insidious disease, it is heartening to see the community turn out to support fund raising efforts. There were two separate fund raisers this past weekend. (1) The Relay for Life held at Tri-County Voc Tech and (2) the PMC Kids Ride at the Jefferson School.

Friday evening, we were able to walk between the showers. My wife participated as part of the Oak St Team.

The Oak St Team

thanks to all the sponsors who helped!

The sun was out and the weather was good for walking and biking Sunday morning. We walked over to the Jefferson School to see the start of the PMC Kids Ride.

The PMC Kids Rides sign

balloon arch for starting line

part of the large turnout

Noah's Ninjas pose before the ride

Officer Riley talks about safety on the bike before the ride

All the teams and riders pose before the ride

part of the riders under way!

Donations are likely still welcomed for either the Relay for Life  or the PMC Kids Rides

PMC UPDATE: My Daughter's are riding also!

This year both my daughter's will be riding in the Franklin Kids PMC Ride on Father Day (June 15th).  This will be Catherine's 8th ride (she started 2 years before I did!) and Lizzie's 2nd. They are both riding in memory of their "Grandpa Rod".

Catherine and Lizzie

Catherine will be doing the "10 mile route" while Lizzie will be doing the "Tykes and Trikes" loop. 

In order to help with their fund raising I am making the following pledge:

For every $10 donated before before Friday, June 13th, I will personally match with $1 for my daughters' "Kids PMC Ride"!  (So if you donate $50 to my ride, I'll donate $5 to my kid's PMC ride.)

Please follow the links below to support my pledge: 

Click here to make $25 donation

Click here to make a $50 donation

Click here to make a $75 donation

Click here to make a $100 donation

Click here to make a $250 donation

Click here to make a $500 donation

Click here to make a donation of any other amount

Thank you in advance!

Marty, Catherine, and Lizzie

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Martin Middelmann
Pan-Mass Challenge Rider
Cure Cancer by donating here:
http://pmc.org/MM0373
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