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| Every hour of every day, someone is diagnosed with MS -- eight years ago that someone was my Mom. Since then I've made it a priority in my life to help raise awareness and the much need funding for The National Multiple Sclerosis Society. MS is a debilitating disease that effect's the Central Nervous System, and over the years I've had to watch my Mother slowly succumb to its many symptoms. The NMSS is dedicated to ending the devastating effects of MS but they can't do it without all our help. I'm registering again this year for the "Start to Finish MS Bike Tour" and I'm asking you to support my fund raising efforts with a tax-deductible donation. It's faster and easier than ever to support this cause that's so important to me. Simply click on the link at the bottom of this message. If you prefer, you can send your contribution to the address listed below. Any amount, great or small, helps to make a difference in the lives of people with MS. I appreciate your support and look forward to doing my part on October 20th, 2007, when I embark on the "Start to Finish MS Bike Tour." Sincerely, Shemar |
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| Join the Movement and Start to Finish MS Hundreds ride for multiple sclerosis from Camarillo to Santa Barbara at the 2007 Southern California Start to Finish MS Bike Tour Camarillo — The Southern California Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society held its Start to Finish MS Bike Tour, from Camarillo to Santa Barbara on Saturday & Sunday, October 20 & 21. More than 750 cyclists rode through the beautiful Ojai Valley to breathtaking Leadbetter Beach in Santa Barbara, aiming to raise a record $600,000 for local MS services and programs and to support national cutting-edge MS research. Criminal Minds’ star Shemar Moore said, “Every hour of every day, someone is diagnosed with MS — eight years ago that someone was my mom.” Moore participated in the Start to Finish MS Bike Tour, for the second time. Minds’ Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster and Kirsten Vangsness cheered on their castmate as he crossed the finish line, completing a 100-mile ride. Shemar continued, “I’ve made it a priority in my life to help raise awareness and the much needed funding for the National MS Society.” Chris Carmichael, who coached Lance Armstrong to seven Tour de France wins, and Amazing Race host Phil Keoghan were two more of the famous faces out on the route. Participants opted for one or two days of cycling, ranging from 30 to 175 miles. On Saturday, all cyclists enjoyed themed rest stops every 10 to 12 miles and a festival on the beach in Santa Barbara, complete with massages, an expo, entertainment and a BBQ feast by La Salsa. On Sunday, many began the final 75-mile leg along the ocean with spectacular views. However, due to high winds, the route closed in Ventura and cyclists were shuttled safely back to Camarillo. |