Will you help me bring encouragement to the world of MS and beyond?

My Race
This is my first year to participate in TriFest as an athlete and I am going to complete all three races.  I am also training to complete my first 100 mile trail race in Arizona at the end of September. 

My Story
Running started for me a little over 27 years ago out of necessity to get healthy.  As the years went by I realized how much I loved running and I eventually started racing.  I loved knowing I was getting faster and faster.  My passion for the sport grew and I eventually tried triathlons.  I loved being able to muddle through the swim, cruise on the bike, and then run like heck to the finish line.  What could be better!  In the last couple of years I have come to realize that training and racing isn't just about PR's and Garmin data.  It's about being a better person, motivating others to achieve their goals, and being an active member of our community.  Team Endurance has enabled me to give to something so much greater than us and I am very appreciative of this opportunity!

My Encouragement
Over the past two years I have come to realize racing isn't just about how fast I am or how many races I can complete in a year.  It's about inspiring, encouraging and helping others  Knowing my efforts can help raise money for MS research is a wonderful thing.

Dedication
I dedicate my race to anyone who is unable to participate in something they really want to do, but is unable to because of the hand they were dealt prevents them from being able to do so.  They have more strength and drive in them than I could ever experience.


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!