Well, my 2nd marathon is complete, it's late February, and that can only mean one thing: It's less than two months until the next MS150! On Saturday and Sunday, April 22 - 23, 2006, I'll (for the 4th time!) be pedaling 180 miles from Houston to Austin in the annual BP MS 150 Bike Tour. The tour is a charity fundraising event supporting the National MS Society's fight against multiple sclerosis. This year is the 22nd annual MS150, and 13,000 cyclists are expected to participate.
This is a photo at the finish of the 2005 MS150. Standing with me is my good friend Stafford Campbell, who had just finished his 6th tour! (The #154 on his helmet and bike indicates that he was the 154th highest fundraiser in the '04 tour -- out of 12,000 riders!)
This year will be my fourth consecutive ride in the BP MS 150. Once again I will be riding with the CenterPoint Energy team. CenterPoint is a local gas/energy company, and does a great job of providing cyclist support before, during, and after the ride. Since January 1st, I've logged 705 miles in cycling training, and am getting ready for a 75 miler tomorrow.
I need to raise a minimum of $400 to participate in the event (an increase from the $300 minimum last year). Could I ask you, the reader of this humble blog, to consider investing in this great cause by making an "e-donation" to the National MS Society in my name? They'll take any amount -- even $10 is cool, if that's all you can contribute. (An amazing 83% of every donated dollar goes straight to research and training programs.)
Instead of going to the trouble of mailing a check, you can use the following link to donate online in my name. At the website you will be able to choose an amount to donate and make the donation immediately. I will be notified via email as soon as you make your pledge.
MS150 Donation Link - Greg Boncimino
If you would like more information about the tour and about MS, the site has a wealth of information.
Thank you in advance...
greg
About multiple sclerosis:
MS is a chronic, often disabling disease of the central nervous system. The symptoms include blurred or double vision, numbness or tingling in the limbs and can become as severe as paralysis and total loss of vision. Diagnosis usually occurs between the ages of 20 and 50, but the unpredictable physical and emotional effects can be life-long. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, but advances in research and treatment are giving hope to those affected by the disease.
1 comment:
thank you for riding in this race. as someone who suffers from MS, things like this are encouraging and give a lot of people hope. God bless you and your ride.
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