Bike MS: Tour de Vine
Thanks
for Accepting the Challenge!
Welcome to the 8th edition Bike MS: E-News! You can find all of
our E-News past editions posted on our webSite
BIKE MS: TOUR DE VINE
EQUALS SUCCESS! The heat didn’t stop 427
cyclists from joining us for a great ride last weekend! We’re very excited to
say the National MS Society has raised so far $312,195 which
is an average of $606 per rider (up from an average of $573 last year) which is
a 6% increase from 2010!!
Why so far? Because you
still have until July 30th to raise funds and get in those matching
gifts to qualify for prizes! Some great things to work toward:
- Top 100: You get your own Top 100 Shirt with
your ranking on the back! A great way to share your success! Check out the next
edition of E-news for the most up to date Top 100 List!
- VIP: $1000 or more gets you many perks!! Not
only will you receive the official Tour de Vine jersey – but you also get
access to the VIP tent at the 2012 Tour de Vine, Free Massages in 2012, AND
Free Registration for our can’t miss 2012 ride!!
- Great Perks and Prizes! Check them out here! http://bikems.summitmg.com/nmssbike11
BIKE MS: TOUR DE VINE VIP’S TO DATE!
Dale
Dobroth: $8,560
Gail Callaway: $7,647
Shawn McGowen: $5,475
Jacob Irwin: $4,946
Charles Durbin: $4,745
David Dalley: $3,771
Alfred Richmond: $3,335
Michael Mann: $3,075
Arthur Fovargue: $3,000
Daniel Gloster: $2,725
Corey Abdella: $2,650
Steve Schlafman: $2,300
Amy McLeskey: $2,285
Benjamin Winstead: $2,253
Kent Lynn: $2,225
Ricky Barker: $2,110
Tom Bellucci: $2,060
Rachael McGowen: $2,030
James Maxfield: $1,960
Patrick Williams: $1,800
Maureen Atkins: $1,735
William Orndorff: $1,725
Colin Callahan: $1,675
Patrick O'Connor: $1,675
Jesse Huddleston: $1,645
Carol Lown: $1,615
Rebecca Stone: $1,550
Darren Ball: $1,515
Kim Collins: $1,500
Rich Harris: $1,500
Mike Jennings: $1,475
Mary Atkins: $1,450
Philip Day: $1,435
Chris Cosgrove: $1,420
Theodore Gayle: $1,408
Esteban Ortiz: $1,378
Andrey Nikiforov: $1,375
Mark Roncinske: $1,308
Rick Richmond: $1,300
Mark Smith: $1,300
Debbie Weigand: $1,300
Kenny Wingfield: $1,271
Kelly Richardson: $1,270
Robert Shumaker: $1,270
Randy Robinson: $1,229
Lee Hartline: $1,215
David Watkins: $1,212
Charles Ellison:$1,208
Michael Kittel: $1,201
Scott Silvester: $1,200
Stephen Jones: $1,170
Karissa Lofton: $1,160
Jeff Shiley: $1,160
James Lawrence: $1,133
Paula Dahl: $1,104
Matthew Drayer: $1,095
Carl Holyfield: $1,070
Nikki Hastings: $1,066
Paul Rogers: $1,065
Ray Stapleton: $1,050
Robert Stoney: $1,050
Daniel Fraser: $1,035
Jennifer Lockhart: $1,025
Tim Schimmel: $1,025
Joseph Reagan: $1,020
Steve Chandler: $1,013
Linda Jahn: $1,005
Juan Ascoli: $1,000
Julie Clark: $1,000
Natalie Earle: $1,000
Robert Green: $1,000
Connie Kniseley: $1,000
Scott Lockhart: $1,000
Jim Mandell: $1,000
Robert Michel: $1,000
James Miller: $1,000
Kate Nesbitt: $1,000
Kyle Peer: $1,000
David Rainey: $1,000
DID YOU KNOW? Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, often disabling disease that
attacks the central nervous system. Symptoms may be mild, such as numbness in
the limbs, or severe, such as paralysis or loss of vision. The onset, progress,
severity, and specific symptoms of MS are unpredictable and vary from one
person to another. Today, treatments and advances in research are giving new
hope to people affected by the disease.
The National MS Society Blue Ridge Chapter helps each person
address the challenges of living with MS. The Society helps people affected by
MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy,
facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services that
help people with MS and their families move their lives forward.
- We are moving research forward
by relentlessly pursuing prevention, treatment and cure.
- We are moving to reach out and
respond to individuals, families and communities living with multiple
sclerosis.
- We are moving politicians and
legislation to champion the needs of people with MS through activism,
advocacy and influence.
- We are moving to mobilize the
millions of people who want to do something about MS now.
Thank
you for helping make a difference!
MEMORIES IN THE MAKING The moments we will always remember!
- Our dinner program saluting
Tour de Vine’s finest: Kenny Wingfield and his last ride.
We’re thrilled to announce Kenny will be featured in our National MS Society
magazine Momentum. As soon as we get the press details, we will be sure to send
them your way!
- A memorable speech from Pat
Doorenbos. Pat shared with us her remarkable story while reminding us
that You
Do Make a Difference and Every Moment Counts.
- Stinson
Vineyard bandanas – what a great way to
cool down during the ride!! Thank you Stinson!
- Last year, Gary
Smoot missed participating in Tour de Vine. It was only his second
missed appearance in the event’s 23 year history. One year ago, instead of
putting his feet on bike pedals, Smoot was struggling to get them on the
ground. He was using the aid of a wheelchair and crutches after breaking his
pelvis in a work related injury. This past weekend, he miraculously returned
for the 2011 event, riding his bike for 165 miles in two days. Welcome back
Gary!
- Everyone is talking
trout! Buck Island BBQ came through for an amazing finish line meal!
- Storming
through the Finish Line! The storm came through at the end of the ride and several amazing
riders kept going despite the wind, torrential rain, and tree limbs falling
around them!
- Great comments on new 75
mile route on Saturday and the signage on the route
- Fabulous Music presented
by 20
South
- Team
Florence and Ben’s head shaving challenge!
- Team
Grateful Tread’s Challenges
- Honoring
the “dinosaurs” who have accepted the
challenge year after year – we appreciate your dedication!
What are your favorite memories? Send them in and we'll send them out! teresa.knizner@nmss.org
BIKE MS: TOUR DE VINE 2012 We are reviewing dates for our 2012 ride and will keep you posted
on the reduced registration fee! Keep your eyes open and your in-box in check!
You don’t want to miss this!
LOST AND FOUND We have several items left behind. Are they yours? Contact us at
434.971.8010
- One pair of sunglasses
Ladies Candies
- One pair of reading
glasses wire frames copper tone unisex
- Red Bag – believed to be
a diaper bag
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Please tell us what you think by filling out our survey!
I want to take this opportunity to thank both participants and
volunteers for a most memorable first ride as Development Coordinator for Bike
MS: Tour de Vine. Putting faces with names that I have become so much endeared
to already, was a gift from each of you. It is an honor to work with each of
you in our mission to find a cure for MS and experience the reality of what we
do really does make a difference. In the words of Pat Doorenbos, every moment
counts – you do make a difference in someone’s life, particularly with those
that have MS.
Sincerely,
Terry Knizner
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