This is what we do - all in the name of MS research. We call it fundracin' and you can help.  

My Story

Until college, I was always very active and fit. Over the last ten years, a healthy diet and exercise were afterthoughts. In spring of 2015, as my toddler became more and more mobile, I realized that I couldn’t keep up with her. I was taking naps and lying on the couch while she played outside with her dad. My motivation coincided with the opening of the local community center and I committed to working out five days a week. After a month, I was feeling more energetic, but had not lost any weight. This prompted me to begin working on my food choices. Over the course of the last 9 months, I have lost 45 pounds and over 34 inches through a combination of running, biking, and cardio classes, and utilizing the carb-cycling program. I ran my first official race, an 8k, in February. That led me to seek a bigger challenge, which is how I found out about Trifest for MS. My goal is to complete the Sprint Triathlon in September 2016. This will be my first time doing any type of competitive swimming or biking, this step outside of my comfort zone is keeping my lifestyle changes fun and exciting.

My Encouragement

My biggest encouragement is setting a good example for my daughter by making healthy choices and being active. The adventures that we have as a family are my biggest motivators in continuing this lifestyle. Proving to myself and others that I could do this also pushes me to be better.

After starting my journey, I became part of a couple of fitness groups online and they have also been great support. It is encouraging to have people with the same goals to check in with and motivate me when I’m discouraged or tired.

How You Can Help

• Donate. Encourage us on with whatever you feel called to give. Consider giving a $1 (or $5 or $10...) for every mile I'll complete.  (18 miles)

• 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.  

Train. Race. Give.

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!