The 2025 Suffield Pan Mass Challenge Kids Ride presented by Koverage Insurance Group, will be held on May 10 at the McAlister School. Now in its 14th year, the Kids Ride has raised over $580,000 for The Jimmy Fund/Dana Farber Cancer Institute through the Pan Mass Challenge.
Last year’s ride donations totaled $41,897. They ended the year at $67,662 through the Kids’ Ride and all the other events and initiatives.
“We look forward to gathering again with friends, volunteers, supporters and especially our riders and their families. We are very proud of what this day has become in Suffield and are extremely grateful for the support we have received. None of this would be possible without the hundreds of people that have taken the time to help in so many ways”, said Chris Nikolis, co-coordinator of the event. “This is a great town, and we look forward to our best Kids Ride yet.” For the first time, all proceeds from all Kids Rides held will go directly to pediatric cancer efforts at Dana Farber…kids helping kids.
Kids ages 2-17 are welcome to ride either of two safe, supervised courses. Younger children can ride the closed off middle school parking lot circle and older kids can ride a five-mile loop up Hill Street to Russell Street and back. The day includes a raffle/silent auction, with all guests invited to stay for lunch, live music, the auction/raffle and a fun celebration. Terrific sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are also available.
In 13 years, the event has hosted over 1,600 kids and raised over $580,000 for The Jimmy Fund and fight against cancer. 100% of all proceeds and donations from the event go directly to The Jimmy Fund, both of which are among the highest rated charities in the country. In 45 years, PMC has raised over $1 billion for Dana Farber and The Jimmy Fund, including a record $75 million in 2024.
To register to ride or volunteer and to donate, visit kids.pmc.org/Suffield. Supporters can also stay updated by following on Facebook at “Suffield PMC Kids Ride.” With any questions, or to become involved in any way, please contact Chris Nikolis at 860-796-3644 or cnikolis@cox.net.