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Disclosing COI

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Hello! I, the author of the initial draft of this page, have a COI: I work for a communications agency for which the Pan-Mass Challenge is a client. I'm happy to help with any feedback about how to ensure this article is neutral and has encyclopedic value. I want to ensure I am transparent throughout the process of getting this article reviewed for a move to mainspace. Many thanks. Mary Gaulke (talk) 15:55, 22 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]

COI edit requests

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Hi! As noted above, I have a COI: the Pan-Mass Challenge is a client of my employer, Porter Novelli. It's been a few years, so I'm requesting some updates to this article:

  • In "History", update
The 2019 Pan-Mass Challenge, its 40th annual event,[1] featured more than 6,800 participants and raised $63 million, the single largest donation in the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's history.[2]
to
The 2022 Pan-Mass Challenge, its 43rd annual event,[3] featured more than 6,400 participants and raised $69 million, the single largest donation in the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's history.[4][5]
  • In "Format", update
The PMC Winter Cycle event occurs every January since 2016. In 2018 and 2019, it was held inside Fenway Park.[6][7] In 2019, the event featured 900 cyclists on stationary bikes and raised $400,000.[7]
to
The PMC Winter Cycle event occurs every year since 2016, kicking off the PMC's annual fundraising cycle.[6] Since 2018, it has been held inside Fenway Park.[7][8] In 2022, the event featured hundreds of cyclists on stationary bikes and had a fundraising goal of $500,000.[9][10]
  • Add to end of "Format":
In October 2022, more than 200 riders participated in the first PMC Unpaved event,[4][11] a one-day, off-road gravel ride in the Berkshires.[12]
  • In "Impact", update
From 1980 to 2019, the event has raised a total of $717 million.
to
From 1980 to 2022, the event has raised a total of $900 million.[4][13]
  • Also in "Impact", update
As of 2019, the Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum ranked the PMC as the 10th-largest "a-thon" fundraiser,[14]
to
As of 2021, the Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum ranked the PMC as the fourth-largest "a-thon" fundraiser,[15]

Due to my COI, I won't be editing the article directly. I appreciate any help or feedback. Thank you! Mary Gaulke (talk) 00:40, 20 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]

 Done with some minor tweaks. GiovanniSidwell (talk) 20:26, 15 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

References

  1. ^ Browning, Kellen (3 August 2019). "Pan-Mass Challenge aims to raise $61m for cancer research in 40th ride". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  2. ^ "Pan-Mass Challenge raises $63M for Dana-Farber". Associated Press. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
  3. ^ "Thousands of riders gear up for 43rd Pan-Mass Challenge". CBS News Boston. 5 August 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
  4. ^ a b c Sobey, Rick (14 November 2022). "Pan-Mass Challenge donates record-breaking $69M to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute". Boston Herald. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
  5. ^ Smith, Tristan (14 November 2022). "Boston's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute receives largest donation ever". MassLive. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
  6. ^ a b Whelan Jr., Tim (26 January 2018). "Wellesley resident Billy Starr set to bring first ever indoor cycling event to Fenway Park". The Wellesley Townsman. Retrieved 21 August 2019. Cite error: The named reference "Whelan" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  7. ^ a b c Bisbee, Dana (22 February 2019). "PMC Winter Cycle". The Improper Bostonian. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  8. ^ Sobey, Rick (8 June 2021). "Pan-Mass Challenge holds kickoff event at Fenway Park, sets $52 million fundraising goal". Boston Herald. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
  9. ^ "Hundreds Of Riders Join Together For PMC Winter Cycle". CBS News Boston. 9 April 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
  10. ^ "Celtics VP Heather Walker 'Living Every Day To The Fullest,' Ready To Ride Pan-Mass Challenge Winter Cycle". CBS News Boston. 8 April 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
  11. ^ Bellow, Heather (1 October 2022). "Cyclists take to unpaved Berkshire roads to raise money for cancer research in Pan-Mass Challenge Unpaved bike-a-thon. Survivor and Pittsfield native Jennifer Doboszynski couldn't wait to help". The Berkshire Eagle. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
  12. ^ "Pan Mass Challenge to add inaugural off-road charity ride". Associated Press. 13 April 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
  13. ^ Welker, Grant (12 November 2022). "Pan-Mass Challenge donates all-time record amount to Dana-Farber for second year in a row". Boston Business Journal. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
  14. ^ "Events Fundraising Down, But Recovering Slightly". The NonProfit Times. 27 February 2019. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
  15. ^ "2021 Peer-to-Peer Top 30". Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum. 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2022.

small COI edit request

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Hi, COI editor here again with a small request: at the start of the "Impact" section, replace

The PMC generates 55% of the Jimmy Fund's annual revenue as of 2019

with

The PMC generates more than 60% of the Jimmy Fund's annual revenue as of 2023[1]

Thank you for your time! Mary Gaulke (talk) 20:02, 16 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

References

  1. ^ Sobey, Rick (8 February 2023). "After Pan-Mass Challenge raises record-high $69 million, PMC sets the bar higher once again". Boston Herald. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
 Done HouseBlastertalk 18:00, 17 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Jan. 2024 COI edit requests

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Hello! COI editor for the Pan-Mass Challenge here with some new requests:

  • In the infobox, update
| staff = 11
| staff_year = 2019
| volunteers = 4,000[1]
| volunteers_year = 2019
to
| staff = 13[2]
| staff_year = 2024
| volunteers = 3,500[3]
| volunteers_year = 2023
  • In the "History" section, update
The 2022 Pan-Mass Challenge, its 43rd annual event,[4] featured more than 6,400 participants and raised $69 million, the single largest donation in the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's history.[5][6]
to
The 2023 Pan-Mass Challenge, its 44th annual event, featured 6,500 participants and raised $72 million,[7] the single largest donation in the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's history.[8]
  • In "History", add after "Notable past riders in the PMC include":
former NFL quarterback Alex Smith,[9] three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond,[10] Olympic speed skater Johann Olav Koss, multiple Boston Marathon winner Uta Pippig,[11]
  • In "Format", update
Each August, cyclists ride for one or two days, on one of 12 routes ranging from 25 to 192 miles long[12]
to
Each August, cyclists ride for one or two days,[12] on one of 16 routes ranging from 25 to 211 miles long[13]
  • In "Format", update
Riders commit to raising between $600 and $8,000, depending on the route they will be riding.[14]
to
Riders commit to raising between $1,000 and $6,000, depending on their age and the route they will be riding.[15]
  • In "Format", update
In 2022, the event featured hundreds of cyclists on stationary bikes and had a fundraising goal of $500,000.[16][17]
to
In 2023, the event featured hundreds of cyclists on stationary bikes and had a fundraising goal of $750,000.[18]
  • In "Format", add after "In October 2022, more than 200 riders participated in the first PMC Unpaved event,[5][19] a one-day, off-road gravel ride in the Berkshires.[20]"
The second PMC Unpaved event occurred in September 2023.[21]
  • In "Impact", update
The PMC generates more than 60% of the Jimmy Fund's annual revenue as of 2023[22]
to
The PMC generates 62% of the Jimmy Fund's annual revenue as of 2023[23]
  • In "Impact", update
From 1980 to 2022, the event has raised a total of $900 million.[5][24]
to
From 1980 to 2023, the event has raised a total of $972 million.[8]


Sources

  1. ^ "Who We Are". Pan-Mass Challenge. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  2. ^ "Our Team". Pan-Mass Challenge. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Who We Are". Pan-Mass Challenge. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Thousands of riders gear up for 43rd Pan-Mass Challenge". CBS News Boston. 5 August 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
  5. ^ a b c Sobey, Rick (14 November 2022). "Pan-Mass Challenge donates record-breaking $69M to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute". Boston Herald. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
  6. ^ Smith, Tristan (14 November 2022). "Boston's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute receives largest donation ever". MassLive. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
  7. ^ "Pan-Mass Challenge donates record $72 million to cancer charity, closing in on $1 billion since 1980". AP News. 12 November 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  8. ^ a b "Pan-Mass Challenge donates record $72M". Boston Herald. Associated Press. 12 November 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  9. ^ Sobey, Rick (3 August 2023). "Ex-NFL QB Alex Smith gears up to bike 200 miles across Massachusetts for the Pan-Mass Challenge; last year has been 'extremely difficult' as daughter fights brain tumor". Boston Herald. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  10. ^ Lord, Robin (5 August 2006). "Paris to Pan-Mass". Cape Cod Times. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  11. ^ Meade, Lauren K. (3 August 2006). "Pedal-pushing for charity dollars". Boston Globe. pp. 73, 78. Retrieved 9 January 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ a b Halpern, Joe (5 November 2018). "Pan-Mass Challenge raised record $56M for Dana-Farber this year". Boston Business Journal. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
  13. ^ Migliori, Simone (24 January 2023). "How Boston Is Beating the Big C". Boston Magazine. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  14. ^ Cite error: The named reference Eppolito was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  15. ^ "Pan-Mass riders roll for others - Concord Bridge". The Concord Bridge. 6 September 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  16. ^ "Hundreds Of Riders Join Together For PMC Winter Cycle". CBS News Boston. 9 April 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
  17. ^ "Celtics VP Heather Walker 'Living Every Day To The Fullest,' Ready To Ride Pan-Mass Challenge Winter Cycle". CBS News Boston. 8 April 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
  18. ^ Fontes, Kristina (31 January 2023). "'My heart and soul': Berkley mom rides in PMC for daughter who lost battle with cancer". Taunton Daily Gazette. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  19. ^ Bellow, Heather (1 October 2022). "Cyclists take to unpaved Berkshire roads to raise money for cancer research in Pan-Mass Challenge Unpaved bike-a-thon. Survivor and Pittsfield native Jennifer Doboszynski couldn't wait to help". The Berkshire Eagle. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
  20. ^ "Pan Mass Challenge to add inaugural off-road charity ride". Associated Press. 13 April 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
  21. ^ "Pan-Mass Challenge goes unpaved in the Berkshires". The Berkshire Eagle. 25 September 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  22. ^ Sobey, Rick (8 February 2023). "After Pan-Mass Challenge raises record-high $69 million, PMC sets the bar higher once again". Boston Herald. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  23. ^ McGrath, Cassie (12 November 2023). "Pan-Mass Challenge donates record-breaking $72M to Dana-Farber". Boston Business Journal. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  24. ^ Welker, Grant (12 November 2022). "Pan-Mass Challenge donates all-time record amount to Dana-Farber for second year in a row". Boston Business Journal. Retrieved 13 December 2022.

Thanks for your time! Mary Gaulke (talk) 15:29, 22 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Partly done (and thank you, MaryGaulke, for going through this process). I have made most of the changes suggested here; the major one I have not made is the first one in the format section, because it seems that would also necessitate a change to the following sentence. LittlePuppers (talk) 23:54, 22 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]
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