George (left) shares a moment with Connor Drew.

Seventeen years ago, Connor Drew became the catalyst that brought George and his bike into the rank and file of the Pan Mass Challenge (PMC). On December 4, 2003, Connor's dad, Doug Drew, lost his own 2-year battle with cancer. George's 2004 PMC ride was in Doug's memory. Each year George's efforts have exemplified the heart and determination of one who is committed to the vision of the Jimmy Fund and the research of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

George has been the owner/operator of the Hampton Falls Village Market for more than sixteen years. He is an avid bike rider and logs an average of 3,000 miles per year. He is married to Paula (a cancer survivor) and has two grandsons, Adam and Mitchell.

The 2010 PMC was his 15th year in the saddle. Each of the previous years found George among the "Heavy Hitters" or those with pledges exceeding an established goal with the 2010 level set at $6,500. Pledges from his supporters last year exceeded $27,000 for a fifteen year grand total over $447,000.