We are going fundracing for MS research! Will you help us bring encouragement to the world of MS and beyond? 

My Race
Team Steeves (David and Melissa) will be racing TRIFESTA at TRIFEST! We are so exciting that Alivia will be racing this year as well!!!!

My Story 
(David) I have been participating in competitive endurance events regularly for over four years now, participating in everything from 5K to marathon distances, including trail and obstacle courses, for running, and Super Sprint to half iron distances in triathlons.  I have always been an advocate for physical fitness of all types and enjoy helping and encouraging others as well.  This is our second year with Team Endurance and helping the Rampy Foundation raise funds for MS research.

(Melissa) About three years ago, I started running (mostly to try and keep up with David) and eventually completed my first half marathon. Once I finished, I said I would never do one again… fast forward to today and I completed over 15 half marathons, numerous 5K’s, trail runs and even a 70.3! I am looking forward to another very active year with goals on completing at least three triathlons and five half marathons (and I have already completed one triathlon and one half marathon), with my eyes set on eventually finishing an Ironman (maybe….)!

My Encouragement
(David) When I was young, first or second grade maybe, I would occasionally find my way over to the nearby house of Jim and Lynda Walters after school. My mother was single at the time and trying to finish her college degree, so my sister and I would hang out with neighbors, and the Walters seemed to allow us to drop by anytime they were home. Lynda was diagnosed with MS in 1977 and passed away in 2012. Jim was a loving and dedicated husband throughout her life, always caring for her every need. I have grown up with a special admiration of Jim and his selfless service to Lynda. Joining this team and this cause is just a small way I can pay respect and give back to the Walters and others who are fighting or have fought this disease.

(Melissa) This is an amazing foundation that supports a great cause. I love seeing what the organization does for our local community and can't wait to be a part of it! 

Dedication


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 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.  

Ironman triathlete, Ryan Dagley, 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!