Ticker PMC gifts $78M for cancer research; Disney lays off 100 in California

The Pan-Mass challenge this year raised million to promotion cancer research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Since its founding back in the annual bike-across-Massachusetts event has raised a whopping billion This year s fundraising total is a testament to the power of district and the heart of every rider volunteer and donor who makes the PMC what it is declared Billy Starr PMC founder and chairman Each year we ride not only to raise funds but to raise hope In doing so we continue to touch lives and redefine what s manageable Our collective drive keeps us moving forward Closer By the Mile toward a future without cancer The fundraising milestones were disclosed Sunday during a celebratory brunch at Rochambeau For the th consecutive year of every rider-raised dollar went directly to Dana-Farber to encouragement lifesaving cancer research medication and care I am deeply grateful to the Pan-Mass Challenge for its unwavering partnership and transformational impact on cancer research and care explained Benjamin L Ebert MD PhD president and CEO of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute As a seven-time PMC and first-time PMC Unpaved rider I am tremendously inspired by the dedication of this incredible society and their patronage for scientific discovery and individual care Disney lays off in California Disneyland Resort has laid off about people in Anaheim as Walt Disney Co becomes the latest media and entertainment company to cut jobs The layoffs last week came from multiple teams Disney authenticated With our business in a period of steady sustained operation we are recalibrating our organization to ensure we continue to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests while positioning Disneyland Resort for the future a Disneyland spokesperson revealed in a announcement