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03/04/2006 10:25:21 AM · #1

This year, on Saturday-Sunday, October 14-15, I will be walking in my third MS Challenge Walk. The walk is a 2-day, ~50km (30 mile) event in the Brandywine Valley (just outside Philadelphia, and will take us through plenty of photo-worthy locations. Saturday night lodging is provided at the DoubleTree hotel in Wilmington, DE.

As always, I am walking in honor of my close friend (and fellow DPC member) BAMartin. I also walk as a member Pam's Posse. Team captain Pam Gifford, who has MS herself, will also be doing her third walk this year. Pam is a great friend, a natural leader, and a true inspiration to me, and I'm very lucky to be part of her team. With Pam's leadership, it's no surprise this team has been the highest fundraising team for the walk for 2 years in a row.

Walkers are committed to raise a minimum of $1,500. There is also a $75 registration fee to participate ($65 if you register by March 31).

If you'd like to join me on this walk, please visit my personal walk page and click the "Join My Team" link (or just click here). The form will pre-fill with the Pam's Posse team code of PAEWPPMF01.

If you are not able to join me, but would like to help find a cure for MS, as well as improve the quality of life for people living with MS right now, please consider making a donation instead. You can donate online by going to my personal walk page and clicking the "sponsor me" link (or just click here). If you would like to donate by other means (check, money order, paypal, etc), please PM me and I will send you my mailing address. If you are so inclined, a donation of $50 ($1/km) will go a long way toward helping me meet my fundraising goal, and more importantly toward finding a cure, but feel free to donate any amount you are comfortable with. No donation is too small, and every dollar helps!

Thanks, and I hope to see you on October 14!

~Terry

Message edited by author 2006-03-04 10:29:11.

jmsetzler

Sony Alpha a6000

03/04/2006 11:57:23 AM · #2

I enjoy watching you raise your goal for this every year. $2500 is a lofty goal but I know you can make it. I will contribute again this year as I have in the past.

Sometime in the next few weeks, I will have a 'commemorative' print put together for this event. All proceeds from the print sale will be donated to your campaign.

Good luck :)

John Setzler

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03/04/2006 05:35:00 PM · #3

John,

Thanks once again for your support... I really do appreciate it. I can't wait to see the print!

~Terry

kari1

Panasonic DMC-FZ20

03/04/2006 05:44:26 PM · #4

That is such a huge commitment Terry. One which people right around the world with MS appreciate. Having had that for nine years (this year) .. I know that it is all of the research worldwide that will help find a cure fo way forward for those of us with this lovely wee disease/challenge.

Cheers
Kari (I will ensure that I sponsor before the due date)

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03/04/2006 07:25:27 PM · #5

Originally posted by kari1:

Thanks Kari! Yes, this is a major commitment, but many have told me that I should be committed, so it may as well be to this.

Jokes aside, the fundraising and the walk are a lot of work, but the feeling of accomplishment that comes from successfully completing a challenge like this is indescribable. Everyone I know who has participated in this walk has come out of it with a new sense of self and of purpose, and has learned to question what they formerly believed to be the limits of their abilities. I can't say enough about what a great experience this walk truly is, and I heartily recommend it to anyone.

If there's anyone you know who might like to donate, please feel free to pass them the link to my page. In any case, consider me walking in your name as well. :)

~Terry

kari1

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03/04/2006 07:29:15 PM · #6

I have some friends with MS over in the states will pass your info to them ... I think they will be impressed!!

Jacko

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03/04/2006 07:30:20 PM · #7

Hey Terry. Great to see you participating in the fundraising again for this great cause. I decided to use $50 of my beer fund to support you again this year. Good luck! Keep us posted.

Melethia

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03/04/2006 08:12:11 PM · #8

Just so folks know, the MS Society is one of the best I've seen at not only raising funds, but using those funds well and wisely. About a week before Terry does his walk, I'll be doing my third Bike to the Beach - 150 miles in two days from San Antonio to Corpus Christi, Texas.

We don't get plush lodging, though. We get to sleep either in tents or on the gym floor at a college in between the two cities. :-)

But my point is (and I do have a point) that the local chapters here in Texas benefit from not only this ride, but ones in the Houston and Dallas areas as well. We have several folks at work with MS and the local chapter has worked miracles to get them chairs when the need arises, medication when the insurance companies balk,. and other benefits.

So Terry, best of luck to you. To everyone else who's so inclined, give Terry your support. And if you hear of a local event such as a Walk or a Ride in your area, please sponsor someone who's participating.

03/05/2006 08:35:33 AM · #9

Originally posted by kari1:

I have some friends with MS over in the states will pass your info to them ... I think they will be impressed!!

Kari, thanks for helping to spread the word!

~Terry

03/05/2006 08:37:51 AM · #10

Originally posted by Jacko:

Hey Terry. Great to see you participating in the fundraising again for this great cause. I decided to use $50 of my beer fund to support you again this year. Good luck! Keep us posted.

Thanks Jacko! You do man!

I really do appreciate your support.

~Terry

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03/05/2006 04:15:36 PM · #11

Originally posted by Melethia:

Deb,

Up until last year they've housed us in the cabins of an overnight camp, and I can tell you from experience that spending a night in a too-small bed in an unheated cabin in the chill of a Pennsylvania October night is quite an experience.

The numbers of walkers have been falling off for the last couple years, and several changes to the walk were made to help increase participation. The route was changed, and of course the housing as well.

Still, I always looked at camp as part of the experience, and to be honest I'm going to miss that part of it.

I agree with your assessment of the MS Society. I think they're an extraordinarily well-run organization and have always been impressed with how well they put their resources to use. As with the MS 150 rides, the walks help not only the chapters in which they are located, but people with MS throughout the world -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is the largest non-governmental sponsor of MS research in the world.

Best of luck on your ride.

~Terry

pikaboo

03/05/2006 11:06:11 PM · #12

*bump* for a great cause!

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03/07/2006 08:08:23 PM · #13

Quick bump for the weekday evening folks. If you'd like to walk with me, please let me know!

Thanks also to everyone who has donated, we've raised $100 so far!

~Terry

blemt

Nikon D70

03/09/2006 07:30:09 PM · #14

Every year I say the same thing.

This is a great cause. Terry is totally dedicated to this cause. It's worth your time and energy to support him and it. :)

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03/10/2006 07:12:55 AM · #15

Originally posted by blemt:

Every year I say the same thing.

This is a great cause. Terry is totally dedicated to this cause. It's worth your time and energy to support him and it. :)

Thank you, Clara! I really appreciate the kind words

Anyone else thinking of walking or donating?

~Terry

saracat

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03/10/2006 11:48:32 AM · #16

Terry,
Thank you on behalf of everyone who benefits from this. Keep up the good work!

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03/10/2006 12:56:58 PM · #17

I agree!! and also with Saracat :)

Originally posted by blemt:

Every year I say the same thing.

This is a great cause. Terry is totally dedicated to this cause. It's worth your time and energy to support him and it. :)

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Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

03/10/2006 02:58:27 PM · #18

We have several DPC members that benefit directly from the research that is funded by your donations. Please consider any amount...no matter how small...because we take care of family. :)

03/12/2006 11:22:13 PM · #19

Originally posted by laurielblack:

We have several DPC members that benefit directly from the research that is funded by your donations. Please consider any amount...no matter how small...because we take care of family. :)

Very true! :)

I started walking for our own BAMartin, but there are several others here who have MS, and I walk in their honor as well.

It now looks like mcrochip might join me as well... anyone else want to join me or sponsor me!

~Terry

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03/16/2006 03:48:49 PM · #20

Anyone else want to join or sponsor me?

~Terry

tinky2

Nikon D7100

03/16/2006 06:49:53 PM · #21

I am too far away to walk with you, but I sponsored. Everyone, it's really easy to do from the links.

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03/16/2006 10:50:56 PM · #22

Originally posted by tinky2:

I am too far away to walk with you, but I sponsored. Everyone, it's really easy to do from the links.

Dawn, thanks so much! I really do appreciate your support!

~Terry

tinky2

Nikon D7100

03/17/2006 08:51:48 PM · #23

Bump for a good cause ...

xianart

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04/05/2006 09:12:31 PM · #24

terry, i walk on the ms challenge in nova scotia. i've had it for 14 years, and am still going strong. (knocks wood) i'm so glad to hear such great response for your walk. woohoo!

ps - what is this 'bump'?