Team Endurance for MS 2016- Bobby Bland
by Bobby Bland 700K Lives Impacted United States
Hey, everybody, Debbie and I are going to have some fun and raise some money for MS research at the same time! Debbie and I will be traversing a "...
About this Fundraiser
Hey, everybody, Debbie and I are going to have some fun and raise some money for MS research at the same time! Debbie and I will be traversing a "14er" in Colorado this July, Mt. Sherman, and you can donate to MS research in honor of our climb! In addition, I will be racing in the Trifest for MS Triathlon in September, a 2-day event in Bentonville. Help Debbie and me raise much needed funds for MS research by donating to this page. Join "The Team" and we will keep you updated along the way! An added bonus- anything you donate to our fundraiser, we will match! Double the fun, double the donation! Please do what you can! Thank you- God Bless!
My Race
Race #1- Debbie and I will be hiking and climbing Mt. Sherman, a 14,200 ft. mountain in Colorado in July. Mt. Sherman is one of the famous "14ers", 52 mountains in Colorado that are over 14,000 in altitude. It is fun, but a great challenge at the same time! We will keep you up-to-date on our training for this event (Lots of hill-climbing around Bentonville).
Race #2- I will compete in the Trifest for MS triathlon in Bentonville in September. I will be doing the "Trifesta", which takes place over 2 days, and involves a Sprint Triathlon, a Super-Spring Triathlon, and a full Olympic Triathlon all in 2 days! I will let you in on some training for this event as the summer continues.
My Story
My story with this event and this cause involves 2 things: 1) Change and 2) Heart
1) Five years ago I saved my health and probably my life by changing the way I lived. I gave up processed food and dairy, found a love for fruit and vegetables, and rediscovered my love for working out through Triathlon training. The races are just OK, but the training is life altering. In the process, I shed over 150 pounds, rid myself of Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, sleep apnea, neuropathy, and found vitality again. It is truly a new life!
2) Two years ago, I decided to participate in the Trifest for MS race. The race was fun, but I found something much more- the HEART of the people that made this event go was incredible. Scott and Jo Rampy, the founders, were awe inspiring, but they weren't the only ones! Everyone associated with the race was so upbeat and excited to be there, it made me want to be a part of this organization. Your heart can really change the world!
My Encouragement
I have never done fundraising before with a race, but this event will be a blast. However, my whole purpose in life has always been to positively impact the lives of others, and this event is another living example of what people can do when they have a purpose. I so look forward to the day we can look back and say "this event had a hand in ending MS"!
Dedication
I don't have a story of a relative or loved one that has MS, but I am dedicating this race to our 2 Granddaughters- Cataleya Sofia and Hadley Grace (Hadley will be born in May). My prayer is that they won't have to deal with MS in their lifetime- that their health is blessed and disease-free. I also pray that MS can be eradicated in their lifetime.
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
Race #1- Debbie and I will be hiking and climbing Mt. Sherman, a 14,200 ft. mountain in Colorado in July. Mt. Sherman is one of the famous "14ers", 52 mountains in Colorado that are over 14,000 in altitude. It is fun, but a great challenge at the same time! We will keep you up-to-date on our training for this event (Lots of hill-climbing around Bentonville).
Race #2- I will compete in the Trifest for MS triathlon in Bentonville in September. I will be doing the "Trifesta", which takes place over 2 days, and involves a Sprint Triathlon, a Super-Spring Triathlon, and a full Olympic Triathlon all in 2 days! I will let you in on some training for this event as the summer continues.
My Story
My story with this event and this cause involves 2 things: 1) Change and 2) Heart
1) Five years ago I saved my health and probably my life by changing the way I lived. I gave up processed food and dairy, found a love for fruit and vegetables, and rediscovered my love for working out through Triathlon training. The races are just OK, but the training is life altering. In the process, I shed over 150 pounds, rid myself of Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, sleep apnea, neuropathy, and found vitality again. It is truly a new life!
2) Two years ago, I decided to participate in the Trifest for MS race. The race was fun, but I found something much more- the HEART of the people that made this event go was incredible. Scott and Jo Rampy, the founders, were awe inspiring, but they weren't the only ones! Everyone associated with the race was so upbeat and excited to be there, it made me want to be a part of this organization. Your heart can really change the world!
My Encouragement
I have never done fundraising before with a race, but this event will be a blast. However, my whole purpose in life has always been to positively impact the lives of others, and this event is another living example of what people can do when they have a purpose. I so look forward to the day we can look back and say "this event had a hand in ending MS"!
Dedication
I don't have a story of a relative or loved one that has MS, but I am dedicating this race to our 2 Granddaughters- Cataleya Sofia and Hadley Grace (Hadley will be born in May). My prayer is that they won't have to deal with MS in their lifetime- that their health is blessed and disease-free. I also pray that MS can be eradicated in their lifetime.
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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