Tasha Brand - Team Endurance for MS 2016
by Tasha White Brand 700K Lives Impacted United States
I'm going fundracing for MS research! Will you help me bring encouragement to the world of MS and beyond? My Race My race is a virtual half marath...
About this Fundraiser
I'm going fundracing for MS research! Will you help me bring encouragement to the world of MS and beyond?
My Race
My race is a virtual half marathon as part of the Thetford Iceni Marathon which is happening in my hometown on Sept 11th. I will be running with them in spirit on our beautiful Razorback Greenway!
My Story
I was diagnosed with a secondary form of MS in November 2015, caused by my Ankylosing Spondylitis deciding to attack other areas of my body that it wasn't supposed to ;) Its damaged my spine and spinal cord. The prospect of my goals becoming more difficult just makes me try harder to achieve them. Having an autoimmune disease does not define me. I have a wonderful job within the cycling community and founded a non-profit dedicated to getting kids involved in cycling. I am also a Graduate Assistant at University of Arkansas, studying Adapted Movement Science. Life is busy as a wife, mom, coach, student and Cub Scout leader, but i wouldn't change it for the world!
My Encouragement
My encouragement for fundraising has come from the amazing support i have received from my cycling friends since my diagnosis, especially those who are there for me when i fall - literally!
Dedication
I dedicate my race to my one of best friends from the UK Melanie Sturman...who has encouraged me from day one of running (which i struggle with). Mel is the organizer of the Thetford Iceni Marathon and a member of the 100 Marathon Club (heading towards 200!!)
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
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 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!
My Race
My race is a virtual half marathon as part of the Thetford Iceni Marathon which is happening in my hometown on Sept 11th. I will be running with them in spirit on our beautiful Razorback Greenway!
My Story
I was diagnosed with a secondary form of MS in November 2015, caused by my Ankylosing Spondylitis deciding to attack other areas of my body that it wasn't supposed to ;) Its damaged my spine and spinal cord. The prospect of my goals becoming more difficult just makes me try harder to achieve them. Having an autoimmune disease does not define me. I have a wonderful job within the cycling community and founded a non-profit dedicated to getting kids involved in cycling. I am also a Graduate Assistant at University of Arkansas, studying Adapted Movement Science. Life is busy as a wife, mom, coach, student and Cub Scout leader, but i wouldn't change it for the world!
My Encouragement
My encouragement for fundraising has come from the amazing support i have received from my cycling friends since my diagnosis, especially those who are there for me when i fall - literally!
Dedication
I dedicate my race to my one of best friends from the UK Melanie Sturman...who has encouraged me from day one of running (which i struggle with). Mel is the organizer of the Thetford Iceni Marathon and a member of the 100 Marathon Club (heading towards 200!!)
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.
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!
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