Only a month until my ride, and I could use your help! Actually, not so much me, as people with Multiple Sclerosis. So, I present to you:
Top Ten Reasons To Donate To My Ride:
1) Multiple Sclerosis is a terrible disease that robs people - vibrant, active people - of their ability to move and sometimes even their life. 2.5 million people worldwide have MS.
2) Modern medical science is actually getting closer to a cure. Unlike some diseases, this is one we can actually hold up hope of someday beating. Much like AIDS, the "cure" may actually turn out to be a set of therapies that restore life and prevent the worsening of the symptoms. https://www.fda.gov/newsevents/newsroom/pressannouncements/ucm549325.htm
3) Your donation actually helps! Over 50% of the donated funds go directly to places that help house MS patients, help them with everyday tasks, and promote research. (The rest goes to housing and administrative expenses, like keeping the chase van running; we spend about $35 a day on everything together, which is not very much when you think about it.)
4) Long-distance cycling brings people together. It's a great way to not only get some outdoor time, but meet people all across the country from many different kind of communities. Last year over 3,000 people rode the Trans America - the most popular trail in the US - alone.
5) Did I mention that I run this awesome blog? I also have a cool geographical view of it, at http://www.adamhunter.net/blog_posts.html. When I'm riding, I post everyday about what I'm experiencing, including lots of great pictures.
6) Your donation is, of course, tax deductible!
7) The Bike The US For MS organization is a small, grass-roots group formed by some really awesome folks who are doing great work and can use your help. Unlike a larger charity, you can know that your donation is going directly to support my friends like Kaylyn and Cassie as they work towards a cure.
8) If you have a cause you support and believe in, let me know and I'll make a donation in return! A rising tide lifts all ships.
9) If you donate, I'll stop bugging you. :)
10) And the best reason of all - donating feels good! It's not just a nice thing to say, either - science shows that when you think about and do good things for others, you become a happier person yourself!
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