Be an Amigo (download)
No need to sign up, if you're registered and 10-17 you're already set! Amigos – Friends of MS is a free, one-of-a-kind program, sponsored by the great folks at MI-SWACO, just for registered riders who are 10 – 17 years old! It’s all about MS awareness, fund raising, safety and having fun on the biggest bike ride of its kind in the entire United States while riding for those who can’t … yet!
What do you get?
- Safety Passport & Passport Stamps
- Amigos T-shirt
- Amigos Rider Number
- Awards and Recognition
- Space Race Family Discount
Amigos Safety Passport Program
Where can I get one?
You can pick up your 2009 Safety Passport at any Official BP MS 150 Event or at our office. If you don't have your passport yet you can still start on the activity sheet. That way, you will get stamps as soon as you pick up your passport.
I got it, now what?
The goal is to collect “stamps” along your journey when you complete the activities listed in the activity sheet. Here are some examples:
- Buy a Helmet at an Official Bike Store
- Get your Bike Inspected
- Attend a Group Riding Skills Course
- Ride in a Recommended Ride
- Give a Presentation about MS at School
- Ride the Space Race
- Click here for a list of activities to earn stamps.
- Did you think of something we didn't? Write it in!
Once you complete the activity, mark it on your activity sheet, ask your parents to initial it (we have to keep them in the know), then turn it in at Official BP MS 150 events to get stamps in your Passport.
Here's the rerun:
- Download: activity sheet
- Complete the activities
- Ask your parents to initial the completed activities
- Turn in the sheet with initials and get stamps
- Fill up you passport...there might be something you could win. Do it and see.
The more complete your passport is, the more traveled you’ll be and up-to-speed in safety and fund raising.
You’ve got questions? We’ve got Amigo answers!
We are the most qualified "answerers" in the entire state of Texas! We know our stuff. Ask us a question, and if we deem it worthy of an answer ... you may just get a reply from one of us! Send us an e-mail. Write. Call. Do something, because we're usually in meetings trying to stay awake. Our digits: 713-526-8967 (press 2)
If you're NOT a parent, you can skip this part if you really, REALLY want …
Your rider is one of our priorities, and we want to make sure that these dedicated young riders and fund-raisers are well-prepared for the 2009 BP MS 150. We want to share all of what we know about the importance of helping those living with multiple sclerosis, safety and fund raising.
You're a parent. We can relate. You're in a really special position because you get to see your child way more than we do (we’re just a little bit jealous, because, honestly, where do you find the strength?). We need your help in making sure they attend Amigos’ gatherings, or letting us know if they need help with a presentation at school, a club meeting or church. Like those guys on the Discovery Channel who hunt for Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster, we’re trained professionals. We welcome the opportunity to work with your rider.
Ride information and Amigos updates will be sent to the e-mail address we have for your Amigo, so if you want to be in the know, please contact us and ask to be added to our Amigos e-newsletter distribution list. Of course, contact us at 713-526-8967 (press 2) if you’d like to get more involved!