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MS Society gears up for MS 150 race The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Lone Star Chapter will open registration Monday, Oct. 1 for the 24th Annual BP MS 150. In past years, several El Campo residents have turned out for this event, as well as other bike rides supporting multiple sclerosis. On April 12-13, 2008, thousands of cyclists from across the United States and the world are expected to participate in the largest non-profit sporting event in Texas and the largest event of its kind in North America. The 2007 Bike Tour broke fund-raising records with a record $13.2 million to make this a world free of multiple sclerosis (MS). Like the 2007 BP MS 150, the 2008 Ride will accommodate an estimated 12,000 participants to preserve the integrity of the Bike Tour. The minimum age to participate in the 2008 Bike Tour is 10 years of age and all riders 17 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all times during the Ride. To secure participation in the 2007 Bike Tour, riders are strongly encouraged to register early. Last year's Ride reached the maximum more than five months before the event. Since its beginning, the BP MS 150 Bike Tour has raised more than $75 million to further the Lone Star Chapter's mission to help Texans living with MS. WHEN & WHERE Registration begins Monday, Oct. 1, 2007. Registration fee is $75 per person. Minimum pledge required is $400. There are three easy ways to register:
Register online at www.ms150.org
Print a registration form (www. ms150.org Register in person by visiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society headquarters at: 8111 N. Stadium Drive, Suite 100 Houston, TX 77054 The BP MS 150 Houston-to-Austin Bike Tour is one of three fund-raising rides that the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Lone Star Chapter hosts in Texas, including the North Texas SAM'S CLUB MS 150 and the Valero MS 150 from San Antonio to Corpus Christi. All three are regarded by cyclists as the premier rides in Texas, with experienced management, well-coordinated routes, and special attention to riders' safety and comfort. About Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis interrupts the flow of information from the brain to the body and stops people from moving. Every hour in the United States, someone is newly diagnosed with MS, an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system. Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, but advances in research and treatment are moving us closer to a world free of MS. Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, with more than twice as many women as men being diagnosed with the disease. MS affects more than 400,000 people in the U.S., and 2.5 million worldwide. About the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Lone Star Chapter MS stops people from moving. The National MS Society exists to make sure it doesn't. We help each person address the challenges of living with MS and are dedicated to achieving a world free of MS. The Lone Star Chapter serves more than 17,000 Texans affected by multiple sclerosis. Charity Navigator honored the Lone Star Chapter with four stars - its highest award for outstanding financial and service excellence. The Lone Star Chapter has offices in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin and Corpus Christi. We are people who want to do something about MS now. Join the movement at nationalmssociety. org/txh.
Studies show that early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can reduce future disease activity and improve quality of life for many people with multiple sclerosis. Talk to your health care professional and contact the National MS Society at www. nationalmssociety.org To volunteer, donate or register: log on to www.ms150.org. |
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