Jun 08, 2009
Eric McDermott ride across America
The Ride of a Lifetime
After graduating on May 16, 2009, from Humboldt State University in Arcata, California, with a major in Forestry and a Fisheries minor, Eric McDermott will embark on the journey of a lifetime: a bike ride from Lincoln City, Oregon to Lubec, Maine to raise money for MS (multiple sclerosis).
Eric will be crossing through the Wyoming the week of June 1st on his way into Nebraska.
Eric is riding in honor of his two aunts, Cindie Tegner of Corvallis, Oregon and Christine Fischer of Visalia, California, both of whom developed MS 22 years ago. Money is vital to continue the search towards treatments and a cure. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if not only Cindie and Christine but all those with MS could count on an active lifestyle like Eric’s?
Eric’s goal is to raise $50,000. Eric is not doing this as part of an organized group ride. He is riding solo. Eric’s parents will be his “sag wagon” which means they will provide his food and lodging along the way (and his mother can make sure he is okay!). Eric has chosen a northern route which will take him thru 15 states: Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Maine.
ALL monies donated go directly to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society - none of the monies go to fund the ride
If you would like to support his efforts, please visit www.ericsmscoast2coastride.com . You can view his progress, pictures and of course make a donation. If you would like to meet up with Eric or his family you can contact his mother Debra at 503-910-0121.
Eric certainly has JOINED THE MOVEMENT to fight MS.
Contacts:
Stephanie Batson – National MS Society Wyoming Office 307-433-9559 stephanie.batson@nmss.org
Debra McDermott - 503-910-0121