Tammy Fugate, MS Fund Raiser
FUGATE, MERRILL
Posted By: Sharon R Becker (email)
Date: 6/4/2012 at 17:28:34
Mount Ayr Record-News
Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa
Thursday, May 24, 2012Fugate rides in MS fund-raiser
Tammy FUGATE, daughter of Rose MERRILL of Kellerton, recently participated in the BP Multiple Sclerosis bicycle ride from Houston, TX, to Austin, TX.
The BPMS 150 is a two-day fund-raising cycling event organized by the National MS Society Lone Star. It is the largest event of its kind in North America and in 2011 raised more than $16.9 million.
On her 24th year taking part in the event, she was recognized as a top fund-raiser.
"As a pharmacist, I am daily reminded of the progress the fight against MS has made since my first ride," she said.
It is rewarding to circle the Austin capital grounds, hearing the cheers and seeing the crowd while knowing she is helping others.
"I am making a difference, one pedal crank at a time," she said.
[NOTE: Tammy is a graduate of Grand Valley Community School.]
Photograph courtesy of Mount Ayr Record News
Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, June of 2012
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