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Why
I Ride...
I have been involved with MS for a number of years primarily as a result of having a sister living with Multiple Sclerosis. Robin, 44, mother to 4 grown children and 3 grandchildren, was diagnosed with the disease approximately 10 years ago after seeking medical reason for the dizziness, loss of feeling in her hands, and tripping over nothing.
In my own personal efforts to help, I have become a fundraising participant twice in the MS Walk (Winnipeg) and four times in the MS Bike – three times in Central Alberta and once in Hinton, Alberta (mountains, off-road). Through these events, I have raised over $30,000. A personal goal I have set for myself is to coordinate and hold an annual fundraising event raising a minimum of $50,000 per year.
Ultimately, it is a way for me to make sure my family members are not left behind.
—Dan Sims |
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MS Bike Tour – Red Deer
18th Annual
June 9 & 10, 2012
Start & Finish each day at Festival Hall, 4214 - 58 Street, Red Deer
Be part of the best little Bike Tour in Alberta! We pledge to provide safety, scenery, sufficient support, superb eats, and stories to last the year. PLUS, at our Tour, there are no long line-ups for checkpoints, lunch stops, or potties!
The MS Bike Tour is a pledge-based fundraising event that provides Canadians with the opportunity to ride through scenic and often spectacular parts of the country. All MS Bike Tours have common elements: food, accommodations on two-day bike tours, entertainment, road support crews, and awards for fundraising. The 2011 Central Alberta MS Bike Tour raised $103,368! |
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Put together a Team – approach family, friends, neighbours, co-workers and customers to join your Cycling Team.
 
What to expect at the MS Bike Tour – Red Deer:
- 2 day, 170km road bike tour – if you include the Challenge Loop on Day 1
- Pledge minimum of $295 – must be submitted before you are allowed to participate
- Dorm room accommodations at Red Deer College available OR discounted rates at Sheraton Red Deer Hotel for registered participants of this Bike Tour
- Lots of Water and Great Food – all meals, including snack/refreshment rest stops
- Route support including bike repair and maintenance, safety and first aid
- Secure overnight bike storage at Festival Hall
- Massage therapy available at end of each day’s ride
- Saturday night celebration dinner at Festival Hall
- Enthusiastic cheering team at Finish Line each day
- Wind-Up BBQ at Finish Line, Day 2 – including live entertainment
- Fundraising support
- Awesome prizes
- Training rides available
- Guaranteed experience of a lifetime
Everything
You Need to Know about the Central Alberta Tour |
Do it as a team!
Whether you’re walking, cycling or golfing to end MS, it's more fun doing it as a team. The best part is the MS Society staff are here to help. We provide everything you need to create a fun-filled team of people you'd like to walk, ride or golf with - family, friends, co-workers, hockey buddies, book club members - you get the idea. Experience the camaraderie and excitement of a team while helping us end MS!
The team concept is simple--it is 4 plus more! We invite you to join with at least three of your friends, family and co-workers to create your own team. All you need to do is come up with a team name and we will take care of the rest! Our staff will reduce the demand on your time and resources with on-going support and motivational activities and incentives.
For more information on how to get your team started please contact the staff listed at the bottom of this page.
Create a team. Create a future free of MS!
Need help to grow your team? Here are a few things to help you out:
Have the MS Society Staff come to you and present an Information Session - to book please call 403-346-0290
Download a poster to help with Team Recruitment
Download a donation thermometer to let everyone know your progress.
Our 2011 RONA MS Bike Tour Fundraising Stars are:
2011 TOP FUNDRAISERS |
2011 TOP FUNDRAISING TEAMS |
Greg Bowen - $10,000.00
Tara Frisken - $6,029.17
Dan Sims - $5,992.19
Ben Galipeau - $5,618.53
Karen Penrice - $3,974.62
Chris Brown - $2,746.00
Robyne Wilock - $2,387.00
Monique McLeod - $2,167.00
Jim Woychuk - $2,070.00
Charles Silk - $2,040.00
Cynthia Wickens - $2,004.44
CLUB 1000
Tara Maloney - $1,811.17
Jack Diacon
- $1,795.00
Pam Mitchell - $1,700.00
Claudette McMillen - $1,549.17
Tara Rogers - $1,500.00
Lucille Koppel - $1,500.00
Ann Chiovetti - $1,374.17
Cheryl Van Es - $1,230.00
Matthew Diacon - $1,280.00
Diane Kruizenga - $1,279.39
Darlene Wilson - $1,270.00
Michelle Baker - $1,270.00
Charles Silk - $1,260.00
Ryan Wong - $1,259.50
Marilyn Shand - $1,168.00
Barry Geates - $1,060.00
Gary Oosterhoff - $1,045.00
Christian Lohmann - $1,025.00
Pauline Yaremichuk - $1,010.00
Brad Johnson - $1,000.00
Blair Morton - $1,000.00
Chris Rickards - $1,000.00
Brenda Hamilton - $1,000.00
Barb Stock - $1,000.00 |
Invincycles - $24,399.42
Aurora Bicycalis - $10,874.44
Painful Pitootees - $5,890.00
Leathered Up- $5,053.62
Scrubs - $3,190.00
Tour de Chance- $2,449.50
Cyclones - $1,835.00
Spinergy - $1,715.25
Dough Heads - $1,555.00
Blazing Saddles - $1,455.00 |
Ellen Geddes, MS Bike Tour Co-ordinator
105 – 4807 – 50th Avenue, Red Deer T4N 4A5
Phone: 403-346-0290
Email: ellen.geddes@mssociety.ca
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