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Greetings all,
Mother nature is slowly releasing it's grip and this bitter winter is coming to an end up here in Canada...hopefully. I think I lost a neighbour in one of the 8ft snowbanks in my driveway. Hopefully, he'll be OK when he and it thaw out. Given that spring is just around the corner, it is time for me to get my butt in gear.
For the past 7 years, I have participated in the Multiple Sclerosis Ride for a Cure event. This is a series of events across Canada that take cyclists on different paths throughout our country, while raising money for the foundation. In the Ottawa area, some 600+ riders start at the Metcalfe Arena and end up at the NAV Centre in Cornwall, 100km away.
I started doing this event with a friend just for something to do. I had no knowledge of anyone in my personal life suffering from MS. As it turns out, I couldn't have been more wrong. While there is still no one in my direct circle, I have come to learn of quite a few people, in my extended circle, who have friends or family members with MS. For those of you who don't know, Multiple Sclerosis is a disease that attacks your nervous system with mild symptoms like blurred vision or numbness ... or much more serious ones like muscle spasms and lack of/no mobility, resulting in being wheelchair bound. It is an awful disease and my heart goes out to those that suffer from it. And so, this is my small way of helping the MS Society find a cure for this disease.
In order to do that, they need money. During my involvement with this event, I have managed to raise over $3800. It has come to that time of year, once again, where I am beginning my fund raising for this year's ride. Please consider a donation of any size. As they say, every bit counts. With all your help, perhaps a cure for MS is right around the corner. If my impassioned speech has swayed you, please click on the link below. Merely enter my name (Chad Cawlishaw) in the search fields and follow the rest of the prompts.
http://mssoc.convio.net/site/TR/BikeTou ... 0&pg=pfind
Keep in mind, 100% of the donations to go the MS Society.
I will, once again, be part of the Fluoriders cycling team, sponsored by my good friend and Ottawa dentist, Dan Hwang @ Westboro Station Dental. Our ranks have ebbed and flowed over the years. We started with 6 riders in our inaugural ride and two years ago, we had 21. Last year, after a pretty good summer of training, I managed a decent time of 3hrs 33minutes. Not bad for an old fella.
In any event, I would like to thank you for taking the time to read this message. If you have made it this far, I applaud you.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you very much,
Chad
PS. This not related to anything CC. This is a 100% personal driven initiative.
Mother nature is slowly releasing it's grip and this bitter winter is coming to an end up here in Canada...hopefully. I think I lost a neighbour in one of the 8ft snowbanks in my driveway. Hopefully, he'll be OK when he and it thaw out. Given that spring is just around the corner, it is time for me to get my butt in gear.
For the past 7 years, I have participated in the Multiple Sclerosis Ride for a Cure event. This is a series of events across Canada that take cyclists on different paths throughout our country, while raising money for the foundation. In the Ottawa area, some 600+ riders start at the Metcalfe Arena and end up at the NAV Centre in Cornwall, 100km away.
I started doing this event with a friend just for something to do. I had no knowledge of anyone in my personal life suffering from MS. As it turns out, I couldn't have been more wrong. While there is still no one in my direct circle, I have come to learn of quite a few people, in my extended circle, who have friends or family members with MS. For those of you who don't know, Multiple Sclerosis is a disease that attacks your nervous system with mild symptoms like blurred vision or numbness ... or much more serious ones like muscle spasms and lack of/no mobility, resulting in being wheelchair bound. It is an awful disease and my heart goes out to those that suffer from it. And so, this is my small way of helping the MS Society find a cure for this disease.
In order to do that, they need money. During my involvement with this event, I have managed to raise over $3800. It has come to that time of year, once again, where I am beginning my fund raising for this year's ride. Please consider a donation of any size. As they say, every bit counts. With all your help, perhaps a cure for MS is right around the corner. If my impassioned speech has swayed you, please click on the link below. Merely enter my name (Chad Cawlishaw) in the search fields and follow the rest of the prompts.
http://mssoc.convio.net/site/TR/BikeTou ... 0&pg=pfind
Keep in mind, 100% of the donations to go the MS Society.
I will, once again, be part of the Fluoriders cycling team, sponsored by my good friend and Ottawa dentist, Dan Hwang @ Westboro Station Dental. Our ranks have ebbed and flowed over the years. We started with 6 riders in our inaugural ride and two years ago, we had 21. Last year, after a pretty good summer of training, I managed a decent time of 3hrs 33minutes. Not bad for an old fella.
In any event, I would like to thank you for taking the time to read this message. If you have made it this far, I applaud you.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you very much,
Chad
PS. This not related to anything CC. This is a 100% personal driven initiative.
Last edited by Se7enofMine on Wed Feb 27, 2019 9:38 pm, edited 1 time in total.
The "Artist" formerly known as ChadC
I figure it helps raise some money for a good cause and forces me to get off my lazy ass.
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