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Thanks Dad for the support. Last year the event raised over $750,000! Not bad for a tiny little state. I had such a great experience last year, and I am back at it again. As my Dad said this year I have raised my donation goal to $500 and would appreciate any help I could get in my pursuit.

I do regret to inform everyone that this does not come with a video or any kind of ice bucket. Although now that I think about it that ice bucket would be pretty nice after the race. So I take that back I will be pouring ice over my head!


Link to my personal donation page:
Bike to the Bay 2014: Mr. Christopher Walton - National MS Society

 

When you reach $500, let me know and I'll match it.

 

Bike to the Bay is always a good time and for a great cause! Cya there!

 

Wow Jerry throwing down the Gauntlet. I accept the challenge and appreciate the proposed donation.

 

Glad to hear about other participating in the event. Completely agree Alex!

 

Bumping this up for the final push! Only ten days remain. So for anyone on the fence about donating this is your last chance!

 

Over half way to my goal and more importantly closer to Jerry's matching pledge of $500! keep it coming verybody.

 

SEATTLE (September 10, 2014) – The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today announced that it will commit $50 million to support the scale up of emergency efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and interrupt transmission of the virus.


That kind of philanthropy should stand as a beacon for others who aspire to help those in need. Of course we don't all have millions of dollars, but together, we can make a difference to those whose lives are imperilled or debilitated.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease in which your immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers your nerves. Myelin damage disrupts communication between your brain and the rest of your body. Ultimately, the nerves themselves may deteriorate, a process that's currently irreversible.

Signs and symptoms vary widely, depending on the amount of damage and which nerves are affected. Some people with severe MS may lose the ability to walk independently or at all, while others experience long periods of remission during which they develop no new symptoms.

There's no cure for multiple sclerosis. However, treatments can help speed recovery from attacks, modify the course of the disease and manage symptoms. Research can help us move closer to developing even better treatments, and ultimately, the cure that's so desperately needed.

I hope that you'll consider a gift/pledge to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society by supporting the Bike to the Bay event coming up this month. We here on FerrariChat may not be able to match the generosity of Bill Gates and his wife, but we can match the spirit with which they are promising to help those in need in Africa. I'm willing to match your gifts, dollar for dollar, to leverage your generosity into an even greater gift. Open your wallets....your checkbooks.....your hearts.

 

Wow very well put. This definitely is a helpful reminder to myself exactly why I do this and the importance of it. A dollar or even a pedal crank can be stretched so much further when used the right way.

 

Better late than never! Donation made. Good luck!

 

Christopher,

My mother-in-law has MS and I see the affects on a daily basis. Donation sent. Good luck with this! I hope you get passed your goal!

 

Thank-you, guys, for stepping up to the plate.

 

haha there is no such thing as being late when donating. Thank you!

 

I am sorry to hear that. Let her know Ill be sure to be riding for her! And thank you very much for the donation.

 

Thanks Chris!

 

I'm sorry to hear that your mother-in-law suffers from this insidious disease. I have a cousin with the same affliction, and it's been difficult to watch her decline over the years.

 

It is a shame, but fortunately for us my mother-in-law does not have a rapidly deteriorating case like many do. She has mobility issues and has to give herself daily injections, but I've heard of people with much worse symptoms, so we are grateful for that.

 

.:.i do the ms city to shore full weekend ride every year...a great cause and a fun time with my friends...

 

I just wanted to take this time to thank all of you for you generosity. As we can all see from this thread MS is a terrible disease and is more prevalent than you may have ever thought. Ever dollar helps and I am happy to say that with the help of my family, friends, this forum, and the 3 other riders I convinced to join this journey with me we have cumulatively raised $1,555! Our team as a whole has even surpassed 10k! The window is still open to donate so let’s keep it coming
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haha well unfortunately it isnt part of your guy's forum emoticon pack so I had to learn how to embed new ones. Nerd alert.
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Just as an FYI to everyone the deadline for online donations is 3pm tomorrow. So lets get those last minute donations in!