Train. Race. Give.

Welcome friends, family, co-workers, supporters, and fellow triathletes to my fundraising page for Team Endurance for MS.

This is my second year of fundraising for the Rampy Foundation that supports researchers  trying to find a cure for this debilitating disease.

Why do I do triathlons and why fundraise for MS?

I have friends have been affected by this disease and these individuals would I am sure trade places with me physically in a heart beat.
Not because I am in great shape but because I can swim, run, bike, whenever I want no matter the temperature or time of day.
We take our body and its muscle function for granted until it no longer functions like it should or we want it to...
That's why I fundraise for MS, because I want to beat this disease and give back body freedom to those who have been afflicted.

My personal story on why I got into triathlons is simple.
I was "fluffy" to use a term coined by one of my favorite comedians.
255lbs of pure out of shape, recovering from back surgery, human...
My older brother, Tyler, challenged me to do a triathlon, I accepted as I am a fairly competitive person.
We competed in the Shark Sprint and I finished 2nd to last overall but was hooked on the sport.
Fast Forward 5 yrs and almost 100lbs later I am currently training for an Ironman in Wisconsin on 9/11/16.
This sport has been good for me physically, emotionally, and now I want to give back by raising money to beat MS so everyone can experience the joy of the sport I love!

Please consider joining me on my fundraising journey by donating and help us find a cure for MS.

Thanks

Adam Dawson

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

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!