I'm going fundracing for MS research in the delivery room! Will you help me bring encouragement to the world of MS and beyond?


My Story
I grew up active. Due to a couple of injuries, I convinced myself it was better to be a sedentary adult. I nearly became unrecognizable to myself. I gained weight and lost fitness. A trip around Walmart made me tired. I was tired all the time. Something had to change.

Fast forward to 2014-- six weeks out of TriFest for MS I found out about the event. The thought of doing a triathlon had been rattling around in the back of my head for awhile. Although it was too short notice to go from couch to triathlon, I started training and I volunteered for the event on the bike course.

In 2015 I completed the training program and TriFesta at TriFest for MS. I completed a sprint, super sprint, and Olympic Triathlon over two days. I continued training and over this journey I lost 60 pounds. More importantly, I felt like myself again. My confidence returned. It has changed my life.

Now, I am expecting my first child. My pregnancy thus far has been healthy and smooth. I attribute it to the fitness I've gained through this process.

My Encouragement
The Rampys are incredibly encouraging people. Their encouragement is contagious and magnetic. They draw good people to them. They have turned a diagnosis of MS into an opportunity to change lives for those with and without MS. 

Dedication
I do for those who can't.

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. Upon joining, we connect you with fellow team members and help equip you with fundraising tips and tools. Oh ya, we also hook you up with some cool swag!

How You Can Help

• Donate. Encourage us on with whatever you feel called to give. Consider giving a $1 for every mile I'll complete.

• Share. Read our stories and tell your friends and family about our effort by posting them to Facebook and Twitter.

• Join my fundraiser. Click "create your own fundraiser" and join my fundraising team or create your own fundrace.  

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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.  

Support 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.

Team Endurance for MS is an endurance sports team organized by the Rampy MS Research Foundation. Anyone can join the team. You name the race, and we support it! Currently, we offer participation in four ways:

When you join the team, you commit to a fundraising minimum. Upon joining, we connect you with fellow team members and help equip you with fundraising tips and tools. Oh ya, we also hook you up with some cool swag!

Ironman triathlete, Ryan Dagly, is the 2016 Team Captain. I'm also fundracin' with 50+ other athletes dedicated to this effort! Together, we aim to raise over $30,000 for MS research. How can you use what you do to encourage the world of MS and beyond? Learn how you can get involved.

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 MS
MS is a progressive and unpredictable disease of the central nervous system that disrupts communication between the brain and other parts of the body. The severity of the disease and its symptoms vary from person to person. The cause is unknown. There is no known cure--yet.

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!