WE DID IT!
Thank You for Your Continued Commitment to the Colorado Chapter.
Thanks to you and your fellow Bike MS fundraisers, we have met our goal of raising $2.9 million for the Colorado Chapter. These donations provide for the funding that assists the thousands of Coloradans who live with the daily challenges of multiple sclerosis. These funds also provide hope: real hope for one day finding a cure. It’s that hope that warms hearts and gives people the strength to face another day. Of the funds raised through this event, 83 cents of each dollar is spent on research and local programs. This has paved the way for the development of breakthrough treatments and programs, enabling a more fulfilling and productive life for over 8,600 Coloradans and their families.
2009 Ride
The 2009 Bike MS Ride is confirmed for June 27-28, 2009. We are pleased to announce the route as our highly successful, beautiful, and challenging loop route (with a few updates) from Westminster to Ft. Collins and back. The 2008 ride sold-out, therefore to guarantee a spot for all returning riders; we will be opening registration to returning 2008 riders before the general public. This pre-registration will open in mid to late November Please check http://www.bikemscolorado.com/ for more details.
Bike MS On-line Store - Ride Merchandise and More Available
Please visit our Bike MS On-line Store to browse and purchase from the vast amount of Bike MS branded merchandise available here only!
Prizes
If you turned your prize form in before the September 30th Deadline: both bike shop and Bike MS On-line Store prize certificates will be mailed no later than October 24th. You should receive your certificate no later than
November 5th. Certificates will have an expiration date of February 15th, 2009. Please make sure you have redeemed your certificate by that date.
PLEASE NOTE: Riders who qualify for a prize and do not submit this form by the September 30th deadline will make an automatic choice to the “donate back” column. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society sincerely thanks you for this generosity!
Final - Top 10 Fundraising Teams
1. Venoco, Inc. - $133,682
2. RawHinies - $133,443
3. Team Sugar Bee - $131,600
4. Team Stay Fit at Hyatt - $90,585
5. Team Great-West - $73,221
6. Lockheed Martin Voyagers - $51,628
7. Ain't Too Proud to Sag - $42,589
8. Team PaySimple Prime Movers - $40,194
9. Halliburton Cycling Team - $38,600
10. Team KBCO - $35,311
Top 10 Fundraising Individuals (Confirmed donations as of 10/1/08)
1. Kevin Morrato - $66,975
2. Jennifer Sales - $29,030
3. David Ballowe - $22,870
4. Gail Schneck - $20,000
5. Beth Tatem - $13,595
6. Brian Wixted - $12,025
7 Susan Chrisman - $11,795
8. Matt Dickman - $11,786
9. Michael Eberhard - $11,650
10. Eddie Schwalm $11,165
Remember: Matching Gifts and additional donations are accepted through December 31 and will count towards qualification for Top 100 club, 2009 High Roller bib assignments and other club levels.
If sending additional donations or matching grant forms via mail, please send to:
National MS Society, Colorado Chapter
Great-West Life Bike MS
P.O. Box 172625
Denver, Colorado 80217-2625
*Do not send cash and please be sure to write your name and/or rider ID number (found on your rider wristband) in the memo section of each check to help ensure proper credit. Please be sure to send instructions on allocation if one check is to be split among multiple participants.
Currently Our #100 Fundraiser has raised $3285.00. (Please note this number changes often and may be higher as we near the Dec. 31st deadline)
Make it your goal to collect more than $3285 and position yourself as a TOP 100 Club Member for the 2009 ride and receive all of the great incentives! If you are under $2000, make your goal $2000 or more and position yourself as a High Roller for the 2009 Ride and receive all of those great incentives (Including FREE Registration and a FREE 2009 custom High Roller Jersey).
Check Out How Photogenic you and Your Bike Are
Visit Sundance Images website to view and purchase individual pictures of yourself and friends at the 2008 Ride. A portion of the proceeds are donated to the Colorado Chapter. http://www.sundanceimages.com/
For Team Photos, please Click Here for Backcountry Images Photography. One free copy has been mailed to each Team Captain.
A Special Thank You to the 2008 Bike MS Title Sponsor Great-West Life, and Presenting Sponsor Sam’s Club!
Thanks to All of Our 2008 Ride Sponsors
Thanks to Our 2008 Official Bike Stores
