Nov 18, 2008
2009 Bike MS: SAM'S CLUB Registration Opens
MEDIA CONTACT: Allyson Goodloe, Stevens FKM Public Relations, 713-867-3185 or Cell 281-813-5588; agoodloe@fkmagency.com or Gena Hyde, Communications Manager, National MS Society, Lone Star Chapter 713-394-2956; ghyde@nmsslonestar.org
WHO & WHAT
Registration for Bike MS: SAM’S CLUB Frisco to Fort Worth Ride 2009, presented by Subway and Pure Protein opens Nov. 6 at www.bikemstexas.org. On May 2 – 3, 2009, thousands of cyclists will participate in the 22nd annual ride from Frisco to Fort Worth and raise millions to achieve a world free of multiple sclerosis (MS). Funds raised aid research, and programs for the 20,000 Texans affected by MS supported by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Lone Star Chapter’s client services, programs and research.
The SAM’S CLUB Frisco to Fort Worth Ride is regarded as one of the fastest growing MS rides nationwide. The 2008 ride generated more than $2.2 million to support research and fund programs for the Lone Star Chapter. The two-day, 150-mile ride in North Texas attracted more than 3,000 cyclists, rating it the biggest ride in the Metroplex to date.
WHEN & WHERE
Registration begins Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008 at 11:06 a.m. at www.bikemstexas.org.
The 2009 registration fees are as follows:
$25 from Nov. 6 to Dec. 31
$40 from Jan. 1 to Feb. 28
$75 from March 1 to April 25
$375 registration fee and minimum pledge from April 26 to May 1
A minimum pledge of $300 is required for participation and is due June 3, 2009.
WHY
The Bike MS: SAM’S CLUB Frisco to Fort Worth Ride 2009, presented by Subway and Pure Protein is one of three outstanding fundraising rides hosted by the National MS Society, Lone Star Chapter in Texas. Other rides include the 25th Anniversary BP MS 150 to be held April 18 – 19, 2009, and the Bike MS: Valero Ride rolls through South Texas annually in October. All three Texas rides are regarded by cyclists as the premier rides in the state, with experienced management, well-coordinated routes, and special attention to rider safety and comfort. Visit www.bikemstexas.org to register, support a rider or volunteer.
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 an estimated 20,000 individuals and their families affected by multiple sclerosis in 174 Texas counties. The Lone Star Chapter has offices in Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio. We are people who want to do something about MS now. Join the movement at www.JointheMovementLoneStar.org.
Early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can make a difference for people with multiple sclerosis. Learn about your options by talking to your health care professional and contacting the National MS Society at www.nationalmssociety.org or 1-800-344-4867.