TEAM ToAD KIT:
MS takes from patients, with this kit and our sponsors... Availent Systems, Assured Partners, Song Freedom, Nebo Ridge and Indiana Neuroscience Associates.... we are racing to cure Multiple Sclerosis.
Our kit is comprised of Sponsors who have generously donated to the MS Society on our behalf, as well as SPOT sponsors. SPOTs on our Jersey represent patients and/or victims of the disease, who's families have donated to our team in their honor. In this way we fight back, the SPOTs that a patient sees on MRI Scan aka lesions. These SPOTs are the lesions that are manifest of the disease activity.
What is a TOAD.... (Team of Amiably Devoted) The derivative of a TOAD comes from competitive cycling. This term for our racing team, was a constant reminder of the strength in numbers. As one of our team mates was diagnosed, we could only appreciate that his disease raised money through Bike MS rides. In 2008, the ToADS crashed the St Louis Gateway Getaway with a spotted jersey. The ToADS won the best jersey competition, but it was their light-hearted enthusiasm that won over fellow riders and volunteers.
The TOAD team has participated in Cruisin' the Crossroads the past 2 years and do so with style. The TOAD team is affiliated with a Harley Fundraiser, RAMS (Riders Against MS) and our brothers on Hog's sponsor our effort and provide escort to our team. This assistance is not only appreciated, but provides SAG support during our ride. The roar of a Harley Davidson seems to symbolize the TOAD-persona, as we look to challenge ourselves for 200 miles in two days.
The policy of a TOAD is simple one, in that as racers we know the value of a group. As friends we enjoy the camaraderie of being together and understanding that we can "pull" for one another in many ways during the weekend.
TOAD UP!!!
MS takes from patients, with this kit and our sponsors... Availent Systems, Assured Partners, Song Freedom, Nebo Ridge and Indiana Neuroscience Associates.... we are racing to cure Multiple Sclerosis.
Our kit is comprised of Sponsors who have generously donated to the MS Society on our behalf, as well as SPOT sponsors. SPOTs on our Jersey represent patients and/or victims of the disease, who's families have donated to our team in their honor. In this way we fight back, the SPOTs that a patient sees on MRI Scan aka lesions. These SPOTs are the lesions that are manifest of the disease activity.
What is a TOAD.... (Team of Amiably Devoted) The derivative of a TOAD comes from competitive cycling. This term for our racing team, was a constant reminder of the strength in numbers. As one of our team mates was diagnosed, we could only appreciate that his disease raised money through Bike MS rides. In 2008, the ToADS crashed the St Louis Gateway Getaway with a spotted jersey. The ToADS won the best jersey competition, but it was their light-hearted enthusiasm that won over fellow riders and volunteers.
The TOAD team has participated in Cruisin' the Crossroads the past 2 years and do so with style. The TOAD team is affiliated with a Harley Fundraiser, RAMS (Riders Against MS) and our brothers on Hog's sponsor our effort and provide escort to our team. This assistance is not only appreciated, but provides SAG support during our ride. The roar of a Harley Davidson seems to symbolize the TOAD-persona, as we look to challenge ourselves for 200 miles in two days.
The policy of a TOAD is simple one, in that as racers we know the value of a group. As friends we enjoy the camaraderie of being together and understanding that we can "pull" for one another in many ways during the weekend.
TOAD UP!!!