Dear Family, Friends, and Colleagues,

Three years ago, I began biking to raise funds for cancer research as part of the Pan Mass Challenge.  It was also a personal challenge because I had not ridden a bike in almost 40 years!  This summer I have a new challenge: to raise funds for the Peter D. Kirwin Fairwinds Center, a collaboration among the Friends of Fairwinds, the Falmouth Housing Corporation and Fellowship Health Resources.  The Center will provide a future home for Fairwinds, one of two clubhouse programs for adults with mental illness in Massachusetts operated by Fellowship Health Resources, which I helped start in 1989.  I have chosen to run in the Falmouth Road Race rather than ride in the Pan Mass Challenge this year because the acquisition of the Center is vital to the continued operation of Fairwinds. I have not run more than a few miles in my life, so participating in the Falmouth Road Race will be another personal challenge for me, but one that I am determined to meet.   I have set a goal of $7,000 and with your support, I am confident that I will achieve it.  Please consider a gift of $50, $100, or more; however, a contribution in any amount would be greatly appreciated. 

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page!

Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure.  It is also the most efficient way to support my fundraising efforts.

Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!

Joe