A note from Anna

It is now less than one day before the MS 150, and I'm starting to field the email messages and visits from co-workers wishing me luck and a safe trip. The one I recieved this afternoon from Anna made gave me pause. I never think of myself as a hero of any kind, though I do ride for the purpose of finding a cure.

What she's not writing in here is that Anna is a real hero for MS. It's not all about riding bikes (though that's a lot of fun). It's the money raised for research that makes an impact. Every year, Anna sponsors about a dozen people in the ride, and not for a small chunk of change. It's people like Anna that deserve the cheers from people on the side of the road.

Her message:

Have fun, save lives, be safe, don't chafe

Howdy all you awesome MS-150-ers,

I wanted to wish all of you the best of luck this weekend and let you know how PROUD I am of each and every one of you.

Even if your not able to bike the entire ride, just the fact that you're trying is AWESOME!! AND the fact that you raised so much money to try and help save lives is HEROIC.

You probably don't feel like a hero, but to the person that may have an opportunity to get out of a wheelchair, etc. thanks in part to your assistance, you ARE their hero.

Y'all are great people. Have fun, don't fall, try to laugh, and above all - use that butt cream.

Wahoo!
Anna