I am taking part in the 2022 MS Brissie to the Bay to join the fight against multiple sclerosis.
As some of you know, every 1- 2 years,
as the mercury drops, I get my backside back into saddle, get friendly with
lycra and register to ride 50km as part of the MS Brissie to the Bay
to support of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Over the past couple of years we have
had a taste of living with various restrictions due to COVID-19, albeit
temporary but it now apears that for most of us, life has returned to
normal.
However, living with MS brings
restrictions that can progressively increase and while there is no cure, the
tunnel looks very long. Imagine for a moment knowing that life will never
return to normal and that your world may get smaller. Think about a life with
Multiple Sclerosis.
I hope that if I ever was struck by MS
or similar that someone else would ride or sponsor someone to help me.
Thankfully I don't have MS but have
connections with others whose family and friends do.
It's surprising how few degrees of separation there are when our eyes are
opened and we begin to look around us. One of those people is Katherine, and
since 2014 I have dedicated each ride to Katherine to her family. It's just one
small way to put a human face to an invisible disease.
I'm conscious that many people ask for
funds and you may have your own charities that you already support - so please
don't feel obliged - but if you could spare the cost of a just
a few coffees and a box of chocolates - and grab a tax deduction for
yourself along the way (as any donation over $2 is tax deductible and a receipt
will be emailed to you) - I am sure you would also feel good about helping such
a worthy cause as MS.
Together, we can bring some light and hope by raising funds to support lives, bring joy as well as research that will hopefully one day find a cure.
Did you know:
- On average, more
than 10 Australians are diagnosed with MS every week
- The average age of
diagnosis is just 30 years of age.
- Three out of four
Australians with MS are women
To
sponsor me is so easy - just click on the link to view my fundraising
page and make a donation:
Any amount you can give, large or small would mean so much to me and I know that your generosity will have an immediate impact helping to fund essential services for almost 4,000 Queenslanders living with MS. These services include a NeuroAssist information line, specialist nursing services, wellness programs, and financial support. Your support will also power research into better treatments, and with your support, the hope is that one day there will be a cure for MS!
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What you've unlocked so far Ian
Made a personal donation
Uploaded a Profile Picture
Shared My Page on Socials
Send an Email to Friends and Family
Raise $250 Free Entry
Raise $500 Sun Sleeves
50% of Fundraising Goal
Reached $1,000 Club
Reached Fundraising Goal
Increased My Fundraising Goal
Linked My
Fitness App
Half Way to
Distance Goal
3 Day Streak
5 Day Streak
Thank you to my sponsors
$5k
The Noosa Chocolate Factory
$2.02k
Geraldine Whittaker
So proud of you - keep it up
$2.02k
Trisco Foods Group
We wish you happy riding.
$1.02k
Grant Mclennan
$1.02k
Leisure Pools
Best of Luck Ian, you should be very proud of what you are doing for such a good cause Travel safe David
$1.02k
Boon Tan
Ian - A great cause. Ride safe.
$520
David Bowly
cheering you to the finish line! ELIZABETH & DAVID
$520
Phil Ware
Great work Ina
$515
Ian Bloemendal
$300
Ingmar Taylor
Doing something really good for society and getting fit at the same time - perfect combination.
$263.75
Colin Loveday
Good for you Ian. Great cause.
$263.75
Greg G Fraser
Hi Ian Hope you have been training hard for this ride
$263.75
Andrew Mackenzie
$263.75
Chris Slocombe
Great work Ian!
$263.75
Saul Harben
Go well Ian.....you will deserve a decent Margaret River chardonnay when you get off the saddle!
$263.75
Stuart Tait
Ian, you just got your $25K. Cheers. Stu
$263.75
Mike Hill
$263.75
Anonymous
Great work Ian
$263.75
Kasper Kuiper
Good luck Ian!
$250
Morgan’s Foundation
Thank you for your donation in support of the MS Brissie to the Bay
$250
Morgan’s Foundation
Thank you for your donation in support of the MS Brissie to the Bay
$250
Brendan Bateman
$250
Alan Butler
$220
Alex Nelson
Good job Ian, pedal hard!
$211
Nikki Robinson
Great work Ian - good luck with the Ride!
$211
Majella Pollard
Well done for getting involved again.
$211
Scott Sharry
Great cause Ian and 50k is a big effort. Good luck and well done.
$211
Greg Williams
Pedal well, my friend
$211
Anthony Whyte
Well done Ian! My brother has MS and through this I have seen that the Society does amazing work.
$211
Martin Barrett
Well done and best wishes Ian
$211
Stephanie Daveson
Great work Ian!
$211
Morgan’s Foundation
Thank you for your donation in support of the MS Brissie to the Bay
$200
Alasdair Jeffrey, Rowland
Best of luck for the big bike ride
$200
Ben Gardiner
Good on you Ian - great effort - good luck
$158.25
Geri Ettinger
You're great Ian. Hope to catch up soon. warm wishes geri
$158.25
Murray West
A worthy cause Ian -- well done !!
$158.25
Morgan’s Foundation
Thank you for your donation in support of the MS Brissie to the Bay
$150
Luke Furness
$112.89
Mark Horsburgh
Thanks for the reminder. I meant to do this when you sent the first email.
$112.89
Brendan Stone
Really pleased you are saddling up again for a great cause - go well my friend!!
$112.89
Marcus Davenport
Well done Ian, ride well!
$112.89
Bob Teasdale
$112.89
Ros Seeney
A great cause Ian. Enjoy the ride!
$112.89
Roger Allison
$112.89
Sean Crealey
Good luck on the ride Ian!
$112.89
Jonathan Slater
Good effort, Ian.
$112.89
Leeanne Axelsen
Well done Ian!! Hopefully I might see you on the ride.
$112.89
Douglas Bishop
$112.89
Peter Short
Fly Mr Clydesdale you good thing
$112.89
Jessica Morath
Enjoy the ride, Ian!
$112.89
Stephen Hurford
Good luck Ian!
$112.89
Eddie Street
$112.89
Russell Bird
Good luck and stay safe Ian.
$110
Victor Borzillo
All the best for the ride, Ian . Stay safe.
$107
Jennet
Love your commitment!
$107
Jeffrey Oates
Well done Ian!
$105.50
Robert Johnston
Great effort Ian - but the thought of you and lycra????
$105.50
Morgan’s Foundation
Thank you for your donation in support of the MS Brissie to the Bay
$105.50
Ian Gough
$105.50
Elizabeth And John Friend
Well done so far Ian with the fund raising! Fantastic effort! Good luck with the ride!
$105.50
Andrew Crowe
go hard Ian
$105.50
Morgan’s Foundation
Thank you for your donation in support of the MS Brissie to the Bay
$105.50
Frazer Moss
All the best for the big ride.
$105.50
Frank Crimmins
Good luck Ian
$100
Jon Corby
$100
Anthony Thompson
Good luck meeting your goal Ian.
$100
Peter Andrews
$100
Morgan’s Foundation
Thank you for your donation in support of the MS Brissie to the Bay
$79.13
Alan Raggatt
You are a fantastic Cheers LiZ and Al
$79.13
Barrie Fletton
$79.13
Technote
$79.13
Morgan’s Foundation
Thank you for your donation in support of the MS Brissie to the Bay
$79.13
David Gaszner
$79.13
Ben Houston
Good luck on the ride Ian!
$79.13
Christy Miller
Best of luck Ian!
$79.13
Tim Jones
Congrats on the fund raising to date Ian and good luck with the ride.
$79.13
Morgan’s Foundation
Thank you for your donation in support of the MS Brissie to the Bay
$79.13
Colin Kenny
$79.13
Chris Tippelt
A fantastic cause, Ian. All the best for the ride.
$79.13
Morgan’s Foundation
Thank you for your donation in support of the MS Brissie to the Bay
$79.13
Ian Walker
Great to see you back on the bike and riding for a great cause.
$79.13
Morgan’s Foundation
Thank you for your donation in support of the MS Brissie to the Bay
$79.13
Layton Daglish
Enjoy the ride
$79.13
Paul Jammy
$79.13
Rob Mactaggart
Good luck ian, ride like the wind
$79.13
Geoffrey Davies
$79.13
Tj Koekemoer
Good work Ian!
$79.13
Craig Wilkins
$79.13
Morgan’s Foundation
Thank you for your donation in support of the MS Brissie to the Bay
$79.13
William Stubbs
Ride well and great effort Happy to help
$75
Amanda Lyras
All the best with the ride Ian - all for a great cause.
$75
Roger Worthington
$75
Morgan’s Foundation
Thank you for your donation in support of the MS Brissie to the Bay
$75
Chris Erfurt
$52.75
Dimitrios Eliades
$52.75
Victoria Morrison
Keep up the great work Ian!
$52.75
Rita Elkington
Good luck Ian. Your profile has changed a lot since the last ride! :-) R
$52.75
Zena Zieba
What a great cause to be supporting Ian. All the best for the ride!
$52.75
Morgan’s Foundation
Thank you for your donation in support of the MS Brissie to the Bay
$52.75
John Lodge
A very worthy cause Ian. As our esteemed PM says - "we are blessed not to be affected ourselves".
$52.75
Simon Ellis
Good luck Ian! Great to see you supporting a worthy cause.
$52.75
Shane Montgomery
A stellar effort - and best of luck for the ride
$52.75
Lauren Scott
Great effort Ian
$50
Anna Byram
Good luck for the ride, Ian :-)
$50
Simon Adams
$50
Laura Hillman
Good luck!
$50
Morgan’s Foundation
Thank you for your donation in support of the MS Brissie to the Bay
$50
Jessica Hourn
$50
Trudy Weekes
What a good cause Ian, good luck on your ride. Trudy
$50
Morgan’s Foundation
Thank you for your donation in support of the MS Brissie to the Bay
$37.98
Brent Cooper
Go Ian!
$37.98
Laura Corrigan
$37.98
Mark Morgan
Ride well you dusty old bison, and we will catch up in Brissy one day!
$36
Anonymous
$36
Jeremy Mccall-horn
$26.38
Carolyn Sweet
$26.38
Nick Harding
$26.38
Morgan’s Foundation
Thank you for your donation in support of the MS Brissie to the Bay
$26.38
Georgina Papworth
$21.10
Denise Freiburger
Good luck on the ride :)
$21.10
Lotte Hougaard
You've got this, Ian!!
$10.55
Jjp
Go you good thing!
$10.55
Morgan’s Foundation
Thank you for your donation in support of the MS Brissie to the Bay
