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Over the past 30 years, experienced and novice bicyclists have participated in Bike MS: COX Atlanta Peach Ride, hosted by The Georgia Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society to support innovative research aimed at ending MS.
“Bike MS is the number one fundraising cycling series in the nation and raises more money than any other cycling event for any other cause,” said Elaine Pulk, development manager.
And Georgians are getting ready to support the cause once again on Oct. 1. The event will welcome cyclists in LaGrange to support the Georgia chapter’s largest fundraiser.
Training to participate in her 16th year, Cherise Mlott supports the cause that is close to home. “When I was first diagnosed in September 2000, MS was a boutique autoimmune disease that wasn’t understood very well and there wasn’t a great deal of support for those going through the diagnosis and treatment process,” said Mlott. “As we generate more awareness and understanding of the disease, I believe we will generate more donations towards finding a cure in my lifetime.”
Registration to participate in Bike MS: COX Atlanta Peach Ride is currently open and is accepting more riders, teams and volunteer. If people are unable to participate, Pulk encourages the community to volunteer and get involved in other events hosted by the Georgia chapter.
“Additionally, there are other great ways to stay involved. We have nine Walk MS events across Georgia in the spring and we are always looking for teams and volunteers to participate in those events,” she said.
Groups and individuals of all ages and abilities are invited to volunteer. Bike MS is always looking for youth clubs, corporate, and service-oriented community groups to lend a hand before, during, and after the events.
“To date, Bike MS cyclists, volunteers and donors all over the country have raised over $1 billion so people affected by MS can live their best lives as we stop MS in its tracks, restore what’s been lost and end MS forever,” added Pulk.
In other news: Kaiser Permanente has awarded The Georgia Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society a $25,000 community benefit grant to support cancer patients. The Georgia Chapter serves patients with a variety of programs including the Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program, The Trish Greene Back to School Program for Children with Cancer and the LLS Co-Pay Assistance Program which last year provided $1.37 million to patients statewide.
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