MS150 2005

Contact the Team

To email the team, click on the envelope

Mark's Tsunami Riders

Riders:

	Joe Cairone
	Brian Cantymagli
	Carl Chang
	Chris Cianci
	Scott Foster
	Marj Graham
	Rich Jackson
	Dave Jung
	Paul Manoogian
	PJ Manoogian
	Terri Manoogian
	John O'Brien
	Mark Parisi
	Reza Raberi
	Lorrie Roberts
	Leon Singletary
	Betty Stewart **
	Clark Van Hekken
	Diane Van Hekken

** Team Captain

Mark's Tsunami Riders

Volunteers:

	Lydia Brunswick
	Tamika Brunswick
	Lily Chang
	Al Erpel
	Christine Jones
	Carole Moffo
	Rob Parisi
	Cheryl Roberts
	Leslie Sessoms

Mark's Tsunami Riders

Corporate Sponsors:

(click on logos to go to sponsors' websites)

Arpeggio Mediterranean Cuisine
Spring House, PA

Back-to-Back Wellness Center
(Lynn Deemer)
Lansdale, Pa

Cherry Hill Nissan
Cherry Hill, NJ

Famous, Ltd.
(Denise Gauglen et al are "proud sponsors!")
Lansdale, PA

Melrose Enterprises North Wales, PA

James Mumford Dentistry, PC
(James Mumford)
Spring House, PA

Outback Steakhouse Montgomeryville, PA
(215) 855-1060
Howard Rosen, Proprietor

Romeo's Fine Arts
(Dave and Pam Romeo)Lansdale, PA

Salon Solaire
Lansdale, PA
Schroeder Masonry
East Greenville, PA

Topeo Gallery of Fine American Crafts
(Andre Morin and Walter Hazzard)
New Hope, PA

VIcari Motors
(Steve and Lisa Vicari) Frenchtown, NJ

Bob and Ron's World Wide Stereo
(Ron Rumer)
Montgomerville, PA

Zoto's Diner
(Steve and Joanne Zoto)
Line Lexington, PA

Visitor Hits

official team jersey
Mark and most of the 2005 riders by the official pace car

A family and friends MS150 cycling team (established 2002)

Ordinary people are taking extraordinary challenges to make a difference in the world. This year, 75,000 people will ride in an MS Bike Tour somewhere in the US. Locally, over 6500 riders and 1000+ volunteers participated in the 25th Anniversary MS 150 City to Shore Bike Tour on September 24 and 25, the best MS 150 on the East Coast.

The ride is fully supported with catered rest stops, bike support and SAG transportation. In addition, Veteran New Anchor Larry Kane hosts the Awards ceremony on Saturday night. Cyclists collect a minimum of $250 in donations in order to participate.

Click on the calendar to view our Mark's Tsunami Riders 2005 calendar which features highlights from last year's ride.

Our photos from our Yard Sale, Riders' party and the 2005 MS150 Bike Tour. For a simpler to navigate slide show view (but without the "witty" captions) click on any link above, or click on any of the pictures below for a larger image (and use the back button on your browser to return to this photo gallery.)

Fund Raising Status
WE SURPASSED OUR $50,000 GOAL BY RAISING OVER $63,125 (as of November 17th)!

And check out the official MS150 fact sheet where we ranked 8th in the TOP 25 FUNDRAISING TEAMS category!!!!

Our team fundraising goal this year was $40,000, but having surpassed that goal in early September, we upped the team goal to $50,000. But it only took us until September 30th to surpass this new goal with an entire month to go before the final totals were tallied! The final totals in late November were a new team record of 63,125!!

A note to our individual and corporate sponsors

At the completion of the 2005 MS 150 City to Shore bike tour, we would like to say thank you to our repeat sponsors for your unwavering support and welcome our new sponsors. In addition to many new individual contributors, we increased our corporate sponsorship (via mile markers, sponsor logos on Team T-shirts, etc. ) from 6 last year to 14!)

We also did additional fundraising with the new MS Teddy Bears - a big success.

This is another exciting year for us on our journey in the fight against Multiple Sclerosis. This year, we grew our team, Mark's Tsunami Riders, with last day entries to nineteen riders (as well as additional co-riders from other teams) and nine volunteers. But more importantly, due to your generous donations, we had another banner year in our team fund raising efforts!

Charity Yard Sale

On September 10th and 11th we held a charity yard sale with all proceeds benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Items that didn't sell were donated to the Salvation Army.

Company Matching Gift Programs

Many of our riders' and contributors' employers support company matching gift programs. Some matches have been processed, but many will come later in the year, dramatically increasing our already astounding fundraising totals!

Meet The Riders Party

As is our tradition one week before the ride, on Sunday, September 18th, we held the annual "Meet the Riders" party where over 40 riders, volunteers, and sponsors had an opportunity to meet in person and start to carb load for the ride (even the volunteers and sponsors!) As usual, we had enough food for this year's and next year's parties combined. Liz Spruyt and Kristin Turner, event coordinators from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, also paid us a visit in one of the official NMSS MS150 pace cars - a great backdrop for a team photo.

Pedal Partners Program In addition to riding for our sponsors, we have been adopted by a host of "Pedal Partners". Our riders proudly wore their bandanas throughout the two day event. Click here for more information on the Pedal Partners Program. Every bandana was important, but a few of special note included one signed by the entire Blue Bell MS Hope Club support group, another that was magically transformed into a beautiful piece of artwork by local artist Mike Hale, and one that was signed for our team by actress Teri Garr.

The 2005 MS150 City to Shore Bike Tour Ride day arrived with an improved weather forecast. Predictions for Saturday called for a high of 73, clouds and sunshine, and a 10 mph breeze from the ENE. Sunday called for a high of 75, clouds and sunshine, and a 5 mph breeze from the SSE. The weather forecast was accurate - no rain and moderate temperatures, but of course a headwind in both directions!

Mark's Tsunami Riders NMSS links

Mark's Tsunami Riders Home Page (no longer maintained)

MS150 VIP Club (top fundraisers page)

MS150 City to Shore

City to Shore Photo Gallery

Mark's Tsunami Riders

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