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I rode 60 miles in the MS Bike Ride

I rode 60 miles in the MS Bike Ride

Old 09-16-2009, 07:06 PM
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Two years ago our oldest daughter, Meredith, was diagnosed with MS. Last year (too late) we found out about the MS Bike Ride in Georgia. This year we decided to form a family team to raise awareness and money for MS research. We are committed to finding a cure!!!

That said---I bought a bicycle in the Spring, trained some and then rode 35 miles on Saturday and 25 miles on Sunday!!! It was a very hilly, challenging course. The weather was perfect and we had a great time.

Crossing the finish line on Sunday--
me, my son-in-law, my brother-in-law, my husband, my sister-in-law
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Our team with Meredith (she is in the jeans)
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There were over 1100 riders!!
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Old 09-16-2009, 09:34 PM
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Awesome support for your daughter!!! :D :D :D

((((HUGS)))) to you all!!!
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Old 09-16-2009, 10:02 PM
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WOOHOO!!! WAY TO GO!!!!
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Old 09-17-2009, 01:26 AM
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My Son used to ride in those every year when he was a teenager.
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Old 09-17-2009, 01:51 AM
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Well done Marcia! And you still had the energy to raise a hand as you crossed the line! :D

Hugs to you and your daughter;
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Old 09-17-2009, 02:49 AM
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That's just awesome!! :D :D
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Old 09-17-2009, 03:15 AM
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What an amazing thing done by your family. We just had a MS bike ride in our community. I know several people that have been diagnosed with MS & hope that a cure is found soon.
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yeah!!! yipee!!! way to go!!!
so are you the lady with the pink blouse?
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Old 09-17-2009, 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by bebe
yeah!!! yipee!!! way to go!!!
so are you the lady with the pink blouse?
Yes---that would be me in the pink!
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Woo Hoo Lady!!!!

Just look at you - I'm so proud of you Marcia & your family too. You are such an inspiration to help others. Lovely to see that there are still genuine caring people in this world. :wink:

Hey BTW - Great legs :lol: :lol: :lol: Pete's not yours LOL

Sending big big hugs to you all.

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