I'm cycling toward a world free of multiple sclerosis.
Multiple sclerosis affects millions of people, including our loved ones, families, friends and co-workers. That's why I've registered again for Bike MS. The ride will take place on September 26 + 27. I plan on riding 180 miles on the UPENN team as each mile brings us closer to a world free of MS.
MY MS EXPERIENCE
This will be my 14th year riding in the MS City to Shore Bike ride and with the support of over 16250 donations from family, friends, co-workers, neighbors and even strangers from all different time periods of my life, I have raised $131,378.23 as of January 6, 2026 and since I started back in 2013!! I'm hoping to keep that number increasing as I ask you to join me.
This year, I again will ride for the people listed below that have had MS for years and others who have just been recently diagnosed. I also will ride in memory of several that were taken by MS at a way too early age! So, here's to these 25 special people on my personal list.
1: Gary; 2: Stephanie; 3: Melody; 4: Hillary; 5: Big Vern; 6: Annette; 7: Ronda; 8: Andrea; 9: Andrew; 10: Beverly; 11: John; 12: Sophie; 13: Audrey; 14: Marsha; 15: Jennifer; 16: Sara, 17: Jesse, 18: Marcie, 19: Jacqueline, 20: Helene, 21: Samantha, 22: Laura, 23: Lani, 24: Janelle, 25: Paul
I ride for them and all those that can't ride for themselves!
The situation of the 15,000 local people living with MS still remains: they still face a lifetime of challenges caused by a disease with no known cause or cure. Every dollar City to Shore is projected to raise will be earmarked to provide essential services to help those affected by the disease live their best lives over the next year or the funds will go to fuel critical research aimed at finding better treatments for MS.
The ride is currently ranked 2nd in the United States for always achieving its goals. This ride isn't about tires, gears or bridges; ultimately, it's about the people living with multiple sclerosis who need our help more than ever.
I ride on the UPENN team with my friends Dr. Clyde Markowitz who is the Director Emeritus of the MS Center at UPENN Hospital in Philly. UPENN is the largest corporate team consisting of 159 riders in 2025. I'm was ranked #3 on the team in fundraising with $15,083.50 for the 2025 ride.
Start Line at Patco Station in Cherry Hill, NJ
I am asking you to support me and Bike MS because this cause is meaningful to me. Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable, often disabling, disease of the central nervous system that interrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. Millions of people are affected by MS and the challenges of living with its unpredictable symptoms, which range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, but advances in research and treatment are moving us closer to a world free of MS.
PLEASE SUPPORT ME by clicking on this link: https://events.nationalmssociety.org/participants/796841
Ending MS means no one will hear the words "You have MS" ever again. Every dollar counts! Please also see if your company offers a matching donation as I was able to raise so much more last year with the help of corporations support of their employees wanting to do the right thing. THANKS AGAIN!!
Together we can make a difference.
Rob