As a two-time cancer survivor, Cindy Worrell of Wareham and her family and friends have always felt a strong connection to those riding in the Pan-Mass Challenge.

The Challenge, which raises money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute through the Jimmy Fund, passes through Wareham on its way from either Sturbridge or Wellesley to Provincetown on August 2. A few years back, Cindy and her husband Geoff decided they were going to do something for the riders, all of whom are required to raise at least $4,300 for the Jimmy Fund to participate in the race.

Cindy said that though they’re unable to participate in the race, they wanted to help the riders on their journey, and for the past few years, they’ve gathered at the intersection of Minot Avenue, Indian Neck Road, and Narrows Road, and have created a cheering station to root them on as they head towards the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, where most spend Saturday night before heading out on the next leg to Provincetown Sunday morning.

“It has some special meaning to us,” said Geoff, noting that anyone willing to participate cheering on the riders is welcomed to join in the fun. “We have music, we bring the big, ugly yellow signs, and we invite a whole bunch of people to come out. We basically just cheer along the riders. It’s a lot of fun.”

Geoff said that the Worrells know about 10 or 12 riders that take part in the race, making it all the more special for them.

“It’s just kind of a nice thing for us to do,” said Geoff, saying that they usually try do a special tribute for some of the riders they know. “It’s one of those things, not everyone can ride, not everyone can make a donation, but just about everyone can spend an hour along the road and cheer on these people that are doing a great job. It’s a personal thing that we do from a family perspective.”

Cindy said one of the best parts for her is getting to touch the hands of some of the riders as they pass through, many of whom are cancer-survivors themselves.

“The riders, when they go by, they high-five you,” she said. “It’s just a warm feeling that makes you feel so connected to the riders. Some of the riders go up and turn around to give us a high five or to make a connection. When they touch your hand, they touch your spirit. It’s just a real nice connection.”

This year, the Worrells have attempted to reach out to some of the riders to coordinate some of the riders’ favorite songs into their playlist, though at this point, they’re not exactly sure how they’re going to do it. Geoff said that because some of the riders are faster, and others are slower, it may be a difficult undertaking, but they’re looking for suggestions or help in doing so.

He said they’ve reached out to the riders through the Pan-Mass Challenge’s Twitter account, and hope to hear any suggestions or requests from riders that might help them with their new idea. Anyone hoping to help the Worrells can reach them through Twitter at @findahometoday or at gworrell@franklinamerican.com or 508-269-3747.

Another part of the experience that Cindy said she enjoyed was some of the more famous riders that participate in the challenge. She said that a few years back, a trio of Lance Armstrong, former Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown, and former Senator John Kerry rode past them at their cheering station.

“It was really really cool,” she said. “You never know who you’re going to see.”

Cindy said that anyone looking to cheer on the riders can join them at around 10 a.m. on the Saturday of the race.

“We’re open to anything at all,” she said. “It’s just a fun day.”