TEAM at the Finish Line (L to R): Mike Wicker, Kate Wicker, Josh Short, Andrea Roach
On August 6-7 TEAM Companies sponsored a team of riders that took part in the 2011 MS Best Dam Bike Ride. The team raised $1,800 toward finding a cure for MS. Andi, Josh, Mike, and Kate made up team, “Mary Riders” in honor of Kate’s mom, Mary Ellen Miller. As you will see from their comments below, their experience was amazing! If you are interested in joining, “Mary Riders” in 2012, please contact Kate at kate.wicker@teamnet.net. For more information on The National MS Society or next year’s event, please visit http://nationalmssociety.org/index.aspx
“My experience riding the MS 2011 Best Dam Bike Ride was an unforgettable one. It was amazing to see so many people come together for such a good cause, and raise a substantial amount of money to help free the world of MS. The camaraderie of all the riders made the 150 mile trek so much more enjoyable; everyone was so friendly and helpful. The best part about the ride was the number of people with MS who were not only there cheering us along, but also riding. The determination of these individuals to not let MS ruin their lives is quite an accomplishment in and of itself, and it gave me strength watching them conquer such a demanding task. I had an absolute wonderful time, and will be back next year!”
-Andrea Roach
“I’m so glad I participated in this amazing event! It was so inspirational and fun to be surrounded by almost 2,000 athletes and volunteers as we pedaled through beautiful rural areas and small towns throughout Wisconsin en route from Waukesha to Whitewater to Madison. And I’m happy that I was able to participate in an event that generated over $1Million dollars to help people with MS, and to fund research dedicated to curing MS.
I was inspired to do the ride by my courageous mother-in-law, Mary Ellen, who is the wonderful woman behind our team’s name, the “Mary Riders”. Her incredible spirit and positive energy is a driving force within our family, and she brings joy to everyone she meets.
I’d like to thank our Team Captain, Kate, for her incredible energy, hard work, and motivation in forming our team and making this experience so enjoyable. I’d also like to thank Josh and Andrea for joining our team and keeping everyone’s spirits up with their positive attitudes throughout the ride. And finally, the entire “Bike MS” staff, volunteers, and the fans that showed up to support and cheer on the riders all did a fantastic job and your efforts are greatly appreciated!”
-Mike Wicker
“When Kate approached me about joining the ride I was impressed with her dedication to her mom, and although I’ve never personally met Mary Ellen I could identify with having a family member who was ill. I thought ‘what the heck, a bike ride could be fun’. It turned out to be much more than that. I was amazed at the dedication of all the riders and the community of people who organized the event and supported us through the entire ride. It was challenging enough that when I crossed the finish line I felt a real sense of accomplishment and I’m proud to have been a part of that community and riders even if it was just for 2 short days. Thanks Kate, Mike and Andi for making it a fantastic memory that I will think about for years to come!”
-Josh Short
“I feel so proud to have represented my mom, Mary Ellen, in this challenging and amazing ride across Wisconsin. She has taught me so much about having a positive outlook on life no matter what it throws at you. The strength and determination that she displays every day is unmatched. The 1,800 riders and volunteers involved in this adventure are proof that there is hope for a cure to this disabling disease. I am lucky to have ridden alongside such amazing people and honored to have had Mike, Andi, and Josh part of the, “Mary Riders” team. Can’t wait for next year!”
-Kate Wicker
For information on other community projects involving TEAM employees visit: http://www.team-companies.com/index.php/the-right-company/community-involvement/
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