Borges completes Pan Mass Challenge in support of cancer research and treatment

TAUNTON (August 1, 2025) – Taunton City Councilor and Mayoral candidate Estele Borges will be taking “a break” from the campaign trail this weekend to ride in the annual Pan Mass Challenge. She has been participating in the bike-a-thon, which has a goal of raising $76 milllion for cancer treatment and research at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute for many years. 

This year, Borges is riding from Wellesley to Provincetown (162 miles) in memory of her mother, Eva Borges; State Representative Carol Doherty; Taunton police officer Manny Spencer; and Bristol-Plymouth Vocational Technical School classmate Michael Boucher. 

“For me, the Pan Mass Challenge has always been an opportunity to honor those who have fought cancer, and inspired me with their courage and resilience,” Borges said. “This year there is added significance, given the federal cuts to cancer research and health care. I am incredibly grateful to the many family members, friends, and organizations who are supporting this cause.” 

Borges will start her trek in Wellesley at approximately 6 a.m. Saturday and cycle through the Greater Taunton communities of Norton, Rehoboth, Dighton, Berley, Freetown and Lakeville. She will stop for the evening in Bourne and then begin the second leg of her journey Sunday morning at approximately 6 a.m. 

The PMC's mission is to raise funds for cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. 100% of every rider-raised dollar goes directly to Dana-Farber. Go here to support the PMC.