We have all been touched by cancer in our life times. Be it a friend, a relative, an immediate family member, no one is left untouched by this disease. I have lost friends and relative over the years and, at this time, have two friends in chemo ... one at Dana Farber. BUT the battle is being won! The cures are being found. New treatments are not only extending lives but quality of life for patients. Dana Farber is one organization that is a great contributor to this end. The Pan Mass Challenge acts as a fund raising event that provides the money for this research. Few national rides can say 100% of moneys collected go directly to research and patient care.
So ... the wine bottle stopper or it's usage is not an issue. It's the gift that you give the patients and their families that s rewarding. It also may be the gift that funds the programs that saves a friend or family member.
Ride on geofitz ... I will send along a donation to the website. Remember as you ride that as hard as the cycling may be it will end with a hot shower, a meal and a good nights rest ... chemo unfortunately does not.