My Race
TRIFESTA Challenge!

I have read many of our teammates stories and experiences and I become even more inspired after seeing each one. Unlike many others on the team, I have no personal experience with MS or family members that suffer from it. That being said, I do have personal family experience with other debilitating diseases including MD. My husband and I joined the Tri community just over 2 years ago and in that short time we have met and raced with some of the most supportive, amazing and encouraging people! It has completely changed my view of what an "athlete" is. I have seen normal, healthy, everyday people, who are ATHLETES, push themselves to and beyond their limits. I have seen ATHLETES, who some days walking into the grocery store is a challenge, compete in races that include swimming, biking and running. Seeing the determination and drive out weighing the struggle and pain is one of the most inspirational things I have ever experienced. This is one of the many things that make me so proud to be a part of TEAM ENDURANCE FOR MS and to be able to do something that I love while raising money for such a great charity is a major BONUS!

Please consider helping me raise money and meet my 2016 goal for this amazing cause! Below is some additional information about Team Endurance.

Let me know if you have any questions or concerns or would like to donate in an alternative way other than my page!

Thanks for your support!

Brandy

What is MS? MS is a progressive and unpredictable disease of the central nervous center that disrupts communication between the brain and other parts of the body. The severity of the disease and its symptoms varies from person to person. The cause of MS is unknown and while there are treatments that help to slow progression, at this time, there is no known cure.

About the 2016 Team Endurance for MS
People with MS endure and encourage us onward, despite circumstances. It is our aim that we capture that spirit and share the encouragement forward through participating in endurance events. No matter what brings us to the starting line, we cheer each other to the finish line - in sport, in health and in life.

How It Works
Team Endurance for MS is an endurance sports team organized by the Rampy MS Research Foundation. When you join the team, you commit to a fundraising minimum where the proceeds go to research being done at the University of Arkansas' Medical Science (UAMS) College of Medicine  .

How You Can Help

• Donate. Encourage me on with whatever you feel called to give. Every dollar makes a difference!

• Share with others! Read our stories and tell your friends and family about our effort by posting them!

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Train. Race. Give.

This is what we do - all in the name of MS research. We call it fundracin' and you can help.  



Know the Numbers

• MS is most commonly diagnosed in young adults.
• 80% of MS patients develop MS between the ages of 16 and 45.
• Women are more frequently diagnosed with MS by at least 2 to 1.
• MS is the leading cause of disability in young women and the second leading cause of disability in young men.
• About 350,000 people live with MS in the United States. 200 new patients are diagnosed, every week. If each person diagnosed has just one family member, friend or caregiver, that's 700,000 people impacted.

About the Rampy MS Research Foundation
We bring encouragement to the world of MS and beyond through the power of endurance sports, community and research. You can help. Join us and help change lives to save lives.

Swim. Bike. Run. Encourage!