So we had our first meeting last night at Don and Chris' place, and it was very successful. We mostly talked about logistical planning for events to raise awareness and the bike ride itself. During the meeting it hit me; we are riding across the continent on bikes! While it is very intimidating, I am also very excited. This is an amazing opportunity to set out on an adventure with friends to help raise awareness and funds for Multiple Sclerosis research. We are partnering with MS Cure Fund in Boston, Mass. They are an amazing non-profit group lead and founded by Susan Strachan. I feel very privileged to be apart of these truly inspiring groups to work on a cure for MS. Even though my part is very small, I feel like I can make a difference by talking to people and educating them about MS and how people can get involved in the effort to find a cure.
While this is our purpose, we are also embarking in this ride to promote and encourage biking. We are hoping to make a statement that we can power our own future whether it be finding cures for diseases, gaining energy independence, encouraging exercise or to inspire someone else to engage in the welfare of other people and the environment. Yes, my role maybe small, and you may think you have a small role to play in medical research, energy consumption, or any other issue we face together, but if we all contribute in some small way, we can make this world a healthier, greener, more loving place than the way we found it.
Now go ride a bike, I plan to.
