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Follow Team Race4MS at Ironman Canada

kristina — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:24:31 +0000

Follow Team Race 4MS this Sunday (Aug 30th) as they swim 3.8K, bike 180K and run 42.2K at Ironman Canada to help in the fight to endMS.

Tune into www.ironmanlive.com to get race updates and follow each team member as they move through BC’s beautiful Okanagan Valley. Hopefully we will see Jasper run his way to another Ironman Canada victory in 2009!!

Team members racing at Ironman Canada are:
Jasper Blake (Victoria, BC)
Geoff Badger (Calgary, AB)
David Collombin (Salt Spring Island, BC)
Susan Schulze (Penticton, BC)
Steve Meehan (Toronto, ON)

Kentucky Bound Ironman

kristina — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:13:40 +0000

Chris MacMillan, Kentucky Bound Ironman, will be sporting Race4MS team gear as he swims 3.8K, bikes 180K and runs 42.2K on August 30th in at Ironman Louisville for his sister Barb who lives with Multiple Sclerosis. This is his third year doing the event and his long-term goal is to race “five Ironman in five years, raising a total of $50,000 toward finally ending MS! My ultimate goal is even more special than raising $50,000 – I want Barb to line up next to me at the start line so we can do this event together”.

Please visit his site at http://kentuckyboundironman.blogspot.com/ to learn more about Chris as he races to end Multiple Sclerosis in Kentucky.

$75,000 and counting!!!

kristina — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:06:32 +0000

Team Race4MS has just surpassed the $75,000 mark in their quest to raise funds and awareness for Multiple Sclerosis. With just a week to go to Ironman Canada, please help us to reach our goal of $100,000. To support our campaign to endMS, please click here.

$40,000 and Counting!

kristina — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:06:39 +0000

Team Race4MS has just surpassed the $40,000 mark in their quest to raise funds and awareness for Multiple Sclerosis. With a month to go to Ironman Canada the sky is the limited as to how much funds can be raised!! To support our campaign to endMS, please click here.

13:46 – First Person with MS crosses line in an Ironman

kristina — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:41:33 +0000

Below is a note from Jenny Hopkins – the first person with MS to cross the line at an Ironman. At Ironman Lake Placid she finished in 13 hours and 46 minutes – extremely impressive! It is amazing what is possible when you dream big!!

Dear Supporters,

I had a dream to cross the finish line at Ironman Lake Placid while raising money for the MS Society of Canada’s End MS Campaign.

My original fundraising goal was $5,000. However, due to the extra ordinary generosity of 178 donors, including you, the final tally is $10,795 (and counting). I am so thankful to you all.

Last Sunday at 7am, I felt the strength of all your good wishes and support as I heard the starting pistol and plunged into the water to begin the race. Thirteen hours and forty-six minutes later, I experienced both the relief and sheer exhilaration of achieving my long held dream – to cross the finish line.

Many thought that my dream was not possible and there were times when I wondered myself. However, the desire to fight this disabling disease and to possibly bring hope and encouragement to others quelled my misgivings.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for helping me make my dream a reality.

Best wishes,

Jenny

RACE4MS is a GO!

admin — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:33:55 +0000

IRONMAN CANADA 2009 IS A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY. ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?

RACE4MS is underway! There’s seven months until Ironman Canada! On August 30th, 2009, our team of triathletes will swim, bike, and run for Multiple Sclerosis.

We’ve secured fifteen spots for Ironman Canada 2009. This Penticton classic is heading into its 27th year! This is your chance to take part in one of the longest running and most prestigious Ironman events in the world. Race4MS Team Members will receive an exclusive VIP Package with incredible benefits and will get to race Ironman Canada for a great cause – it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity!

Are you ready??