PHAT Tuesday Quilt Raffle Winner!

This past Friday in Sturbridge we were very successful in out raffle ticket sales.

Tonight, Patricia Middelmann, the "Quilter", reached into the jar and drew the winning ticket:

Number 645664

Congratulations to Maureen Britton!

(Keep it quiet though, she wants to surprise her husband with it tomorrow night)

2010 PHAT Tuesday Riding Jersey

Presenting the 2010 PHAT Tuesday jersey. A lot of work went into this and we hope you all like it.

If you are interested in purchasing one, we are preparing to place an order.

The anticipated cost is $70. The price is dependent on the number we order.

If you like to purchase one we need, please send the following information to info@PHATtuesday.org

Style - Sleeveless or short sleeve.
Size - SM, MD, LG, etc...
- If for a female, indicate size based on a men's cut first and put womens cut size in ( )'s

The front(s) are the left & upper images. The back(s), right and lower images.

* Our sponsors will be added across the pockets on the back of the jersey. Space is still available for sponsors.


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An Official PHAT Welcome

Team PHAT Tuesday is proud to announce their 2010 Pedal Partner, Krysta K..

Krysta, a 17 year old high school senior, was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in December 2008 at the age of 16. She had a tumor the size of a pineapple that had crushed her left lung and was pushing on her heart. In addition, she had a smaller tumor in her right lung. Krysta underwent 12 weeks of chemo therapy and seventeen days of radiation.

The following is part of a note Krysta wrote us:

“…. Thankfully, Hodgkin’s is like the baby of all cancers and is extremely curable so I was able to have a short treatment. On the downside, cancer totally distorts your life, and getting back to normal is one of the hardest things to do...I still don’t think I've hit normal yet. During the 4 months that I spent undergoing treatment, I made quite a few very close friends. Last October, one of them passed away, and right now, one of them has relapsed. At this time, I have had my one year off chemo scan and I'm just taking it one day at a time. My friend who has just relapsed also has Hodgkin’s, and so it has been such a reality check for me that cancer can come back, even the baby kind. You are never done with cancer, no matter how much you want to be. I love the idea of the PMC because it raises money just for the Jimmy Fund, who gives us a lot of fun things to do when we are getting treatment. I painted pottery, made bracelets, followed their bead program, watched movies, used their iTunes program, and went on the spring training trip to Florida. There are not enough words to say thank you for giving all of these opportunities to me. It is because of you riders and the money you guys raise that make treatment less difficult. These are all things that I looked forward to. They were the upside of treatment. Thank you for riding! I am really excited to be apart of PHAT Tuesday!” - Krysta

Krysta is graduating from high school in June and plans to attend Syracuse University in the fall to study fashion design.

We are very happy to welcome Krysta to the PHAT Tuesday PHamily! Her story brings a different outlook to our team, that of thanks and hope. She is proof to us that our commitment to the Pan-Mass Challenge and the funds it raises for the Jimmy Fund are making a difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families. It also reinforces to us that there is still more work to be done.

Welcome Krysta!

PHAT Tuesday PHundraiser rocks the Adirondack!

PHAT Tuesday held their 10th anniversary kickoff phundraiser on Saturday, March 27 at the Adirondack Club in Franklin with a packed house. The support from everyone involved was overwhelming and very much appreciated.

This was our first year holding the event at the Adirondack Club and it exceeded all our expectations. The venue, food, and staff were all top notch. With generous donations from local businesses and individuals there was a huge selection of raffle, silent auction, and live auction items. Top it all off with help and support from all of PHAT Tuesday and the extended PHAT phamily and it was a proud day to be PHAT!

Music was supplied by HoneyMac / Walkin' Blues Band and true to form they rocked the house. The first set was a jazzy set from HoneyMac that segued into the rocking/bluesy second set from the Walkin' Blues Band. The band worked hard prepping for the gig and the team and all the attendees really appreciated it and enjoyed both sets.

A good time was had by all and the event raised lots of dollars that will be put to good use at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

A sincere heartfelt "Thank You" to all that helped to make this event one of the best in PHAT history!

PHAT Tuesday Gets Energized..

PHAT Tuesday welcomes National Grid to our team.

National Grid is an international electricity and gas company and one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world. National Grid plays a vital role in providing energy to many millions of customers across Great Britain and northeastern US in an efficient, reliable and safe manner. They are committed to being an innovative leader in energy management, safeguarding our global environment for future generations and providing all our customers with highest standards of service through ongoing investment in our systems and through our talented, diverse workforce.

PHAT Tuesday thanks National Grid for joining our PHamily.

You can learn more about National Grid at www.nationalgridus.com/masselectric





To become a team sponsor, contact team PHAT Tuesday at info@PHATtuesday.org

Help Make it Happen

We need your help. Team PHAT Tuesday is looking for individuals willing to donate products or services for our 10-year Kick-off PHUN-draiser auction, March 27.


If you or someone you know can help support our effort, please contact us at info@PHATtuesday.org


You can see more info on PHAT Tuesday and our PHUN-draising event at www.PHATtuesday.org

Northeast Insurance Agency joins the PHAT's

PHAT Tuesday welcomes the Northeast Insurance Agency, Inc. as one of our 2010 corporate sponsors. Special thanks to Susan Cosolito of the Westboro office for bringing the Northeast Insurance Agency into PHAT Tuesday family as we work toward our mission of a world without cancer.



The Northeast Insurance Agency, Inc. has provided insurance services to Massachusetts since 1989. They represent 25 insurance carriers guaranteeing the most appropriate and cost effective placement for their clients.



For more information on the Northeast Insurance Agency, Inc., please visit www.neinsure.com


To become a team sponsor, contact Tim Brightman at info@PHATtuesday.org

Welcome to the team

PHAT Tuesday welcomes four new PHATs to the family for 2010.

Joel Loitherstein will be riding his 16th PMC, Jonathan Zarkower will be doing his 6th, Sharon Foster will be riding her 3rd and Jamie Rose will be the "new guy" riding his 1st PMC.

As of January 22, PHAT Tuesday's PMC roster numbers 17.