Board Member Carl "Teddy Bear" Crawford is our Fundraisng Superstar of the week. Carl has been a member of Velo Valero for many years, and year after year, in event after event, Carl is always one of our top fundraisers.
Why are you riding?
When I first started riding, the MS150 was a personal goal of mine. Over the years I have learned more about how MS affects both the individuals and their family and friends. God has blessed my life with the ability to ride the bike and riding in the MS150 is a good way to give back. This year I volunteered with the MS Camp Can Do and had the opportunity to work with individuals living with MS. They had extremely active lifestyles before MS - I realized at camp that this could be me one day.
What are you doing to fundraise?
The past few years I have set a goal of $2,500 and before I send out my emails asking for support I make a personal contribution. I send the emails out to family, friends and co-workers that have donated in the past and I add new contacts to the list that I have met over the past year. After the ride, I will send Thank You cards to my supporters. I believe that this helps with fundraising the next year.
As of Friday, August 29, Carl had raised $2,320, almost 93% of his goal of $2,500. Way to go Carl!
To see Carl's personal page for the 2008 Bike to the Beach, click here.
Carl (far right) with Grace, Joe, and Prima Donna at last year's Bike to the Beach