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The PMC Podcast

The PMC Podcast

Kristin Sundin Brandt and Bill Alfano

The Pan-Mass Challenge raises money for life-saving cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through an annual bike-a-thon that crosses Massachusetts. Since its founding in 1980, the PMC has successfully melded support from committed cyclists, volunteers, corporate sponsors and individual contributors. All are essential to the PMC's goal and model: to attain maximum fundraising efficiency while increasing its annual gift. Our hope and aspiration is to provide Dana-Farber's doctors and researchers with the necessary resources to discover cures for all cancers. This podcast discusses all things PMC.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The PMC Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The PMC Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The PMC Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The PMC Podcast - The One About Volunteers
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08/09/22 • 32 min

Kristin and Bill interview 29-year volunteer and MMA food crew team leader Pam Goldman about how she came to PMC, what it's like to be a volunteer and how integral the volunteers are to the success of the Pan-Mass Challenge.
This episode was recorded via ZOOM ahead of PMC 2022 weekend.

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The PMC Podcast - Caring For Our Heroes

Caring For Our Heroes

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06/18/20 • 53 min

According to Oncolink.org, there are approximately 40,000 new cancer cases reported in Veterans each year, with many of these cases caused by exposure to chemicals and other carcinogens on bases or the field of battle. Iraq War Veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and advocate for veterans, Kurt Power, joins The PMC Podcast to talk about the risk to veterans, and our responsibility to ensure America's heroes receive the cancer testing and treatment they need and deserve.

https://www.oncolink.org/risk-and-prevention/environmental-and-occupational-exposures-uv-exposure-radon-radiation/veterans-military-service-and-cancer-risk

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The PMC Podcast - The Body Episode

The Body Episode

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06/04/20 • 42 min

As athletes and cyclists, we too often focus on putting in the miles on the bike, only thinking about our fitness off the bicycle when things start to hurt. On this episode, we welcome Jen Connell, PT, DPT of Bay State Physical Therapy and Bob Vinson, a massage therapist who has volunteered for over 30 years at Mass Maritime in Bourne, to talk about the importance of pre-habilitation and massage to help athletes leading up to, and recovering from long rides and races.

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The PMC Podcast - Hope

Hope

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05/20/20 • 43 min

It's All About Hope

While the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), with support from the Pan-Mass Challenge, has made tremendous strides towards treating cancers, it is estimated that approximately 1.8 million people in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer in 2020*.

Director of Stewardship and Liaison to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Meredith Beaton Starr, shares how the PMC connects riders and members of their extended community to resources at DFCI – providing not just help, but also hope.
* https://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/common.html

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The PMC Podcast - Living Proof

Living Proof

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04/22/20 • 36 min

In this episode Kristin and Bill speak with 15-year Living Proof rider Carie Capossela of Team Carie's Crew about what it means to be part of the PMC Living Proof community and some memorable moments from past PMCs, including a truly special moment with another Living Proof rider during a very soggy PMC 2018.
The PMC Living Proof® community is made up of riders and volunteers who are undergoing cancer treatment or were previously treated – Living Proof of the progress made in supporting cancer research and treatment.

Living Proof riders and volunteers are celebrated during PMC weekend at Mass Maritime Academy in Bourne on Saturday and at Babson College in Wellesley on Sunday.

In 2019, more than 960 Living Proof riders and volunteers participated in the PMC.
(photo credit: Casey Photography)

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The PMC Podcast - The PMC Podcast, The Play Lady (Jimmy Fund Clinic)
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03/24/20 • 37 min

In this episode Kristin and Bill are joined by Lisa Scherber, (The Play Lady) Director of Patient and Family Programs at Dana-Farber's Jimmy Fund Clinic. We discuss the Jimmy Fund Clinic, Pedal Partner Program and connection to the PMC. What is it like when a family gets a cancer diagnosis and shows up at the Jimmy Fund Clinic.
Thank you to our sponsor Sundin Sports Marketing - Putting Your Ideas Into Action.
Special thank you to Joe Zarbano for production assistance.

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In this episode Kristin and Bill are joined by Justine Darmanian, Manager of Kids Rides and Volunteer Operations. We discuss the PMC Kids Rides program; the riders, volunteers, donors, sponsors along with the Impact from the ride and how to get involved.
Thank you to our sponsor Sundin Sports Marketing - Putting Your Ideas Into Action.
Special thank you to Joe Zarbano for overseeing editing and production.

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The PMC Podcast - The One About PMC Winter Cycle
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01/10/23 • 28 min

PMC Winter Cycle 2023 is happening at Fenway Park on February 4, 2023.
Kristin and Bill interview both a Living Proof rider as well as an instructor to discuss why they Winter Cycle.

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The PMC Podcast - The One About PMC Unpaved
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04/03/23 • 30 min

Hosts Kristin Brandt and Bill Alfano speak with PMC President Jarrett Collins and Living Proof PMC/PMC Unpaved rider Christina Lake regarding the inaugural 2022 PMC Unpaved.
The PMC Podcast is presented by Ropes and Gray and Sundin Sports Marketing.

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The PMC Podcast - Telling A Story with Lisa Hughes
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05/06/20 • 29 min

Before WBZ-TV became the PMC's official media partner, news anchor Lisa Hughes was a new rider considering if she would be able to finish her first PMC (broken arm and all). Now in her 10th year, Lisa has raised nearly $100,000 for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and is one of the amazing team at WBZ helping tell the PMC's story. She shares what she and her colleagues look for when deciding on stories to feature, and how each is a touchstone for her, providing inspiration for her training and fundraising.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The PMC Podcast have?

The PMC Podcast currently has 12 episodes available.

What topics does The PMC Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Non-Profit, Health & Fitness, Bicycle, Cancer, Podcasts, Business, Cycling and Fundraising.

What is the most popular episode on The PMC Podcast?

The episode title 'The One About Volunteers' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The PMC Podcast?

The average episode length on The PMC Podcast is 35 minutes.

How often are episodes of The PMC Podcast released?

Episodes of The PMC Podcast are typically released every 14 days, 22 hours.

When was the first episode of The PMC Podcast?

The first episode of The PMC Podcast was released on Mar 10, 2020.

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