2008 Bike to the Bay ( the year I was diagnosed with MS)

This is a photo from that year's team, my largest ever as it was almost everyone I know that rides joined that year to support me. It was also kind of ironically funny as the head organizer emailed me the day I got out of the hospital after steroids and last of MRI s " she said Robert do you know how many people have been diagnosed with MS just since you signed up for the ride? " I answered no, but I know I am one of them. Robert

[jimeka]

Isn’t it great to know you have that kind of support , everyone looks happy. 😊

[Hidden in reply to jimeka]

Yes and thank you

[kdali]

That’s a lovely memory!! 🥰 I hope the others with MS are doing well.

[Hidden in reply to kdali]

Dear Kristi, in those days believe it or not the MS Society was not very supportive of us MSers riding on this ride( got better over time but at first I was strongly discouraged ) . Fortunately now they treat those of us that still ride as honored guests, custom jerseys and all . thanks Robert

[kdali in reply to Hidden]

Heck yeah they are honored guests! The challenge to get to participate for some with MS is something able bodied persons can’t handle. Rock stars! I’m glad to hear they have changed their attitude from fear to awe.

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador]

Must have been an awesome time! And in 2008.. was MS diagnosed often then? 🤔Great picture! 🤗💕🌠

[Hidden in reply to Jesmcd2]

Yes to all although there were only three readily available treatments in those ancient times and one if none of the other three worked for you. Thanks for the nice reply. Robert

[Amore55]

Great picture

[Hidden in reply to Amore55]

Thank you Robert

[Hidden in reply to Amore55]

So my younger brother , who lives in Texas used to come up often to do the ride with my team, he took that picture and many others that are the best I have from those rides. I have never been able to take a decent photo. Robert

[Amore55 in reply to Hidden]

Is that you in the very front?

[Hidden in reply to Amore55]

Yes or rather was in earlier MS days

[Amore55 in reply to Hidden]

Love the long hair! Still have it?

[Hidden in reply to Amore55]

Yes not as thick nor quite as long but still there