MAINE CHAPER, NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY, PRESENTS MS 150 BIKE TO THE BREAKWATER AT SAINT JOSEPH’S COLLEGE ON AUGUST 5TH AND 6TH, 2006

WHAT: To raise funds for over 3,000 families in Maine living with MS, the Maine Chapter, National MS Society, along with title sponsor Saint Joseph’s College, presents the 22nd annual MS 150 Bike to the Breakwater at the Saint Joseph’s College campus in Standish, Maine.

WHO: Over 600 dedicated cyclists and volunteers and local personalities Joe Cupo and comedian Gary Crocker will join together to raise funds for MS programs and research.

WHEN: Saturday, August 5th and Sunday, August 6th

Saturday

7:15am •Safety tips and road report from Bicycle Coalition of Maine

•Opening announcements from WCSH Meteorologist and long-time

MS 150 cyclist Joe Cupo

7:30am •Tour begins – LET’S RIDE

11:00am – 3:00pm •Cyclists cross finish line

1:00pm – 4:30pm •Finish line festivities outside Alfond Center

7:00 – 8:00 •Awards presentation under tent behind Alfond Center

8:00pm •Comedian Gary Crocker under tent behind Alfond Center

Sunday

7:15am •Safety tips and road report from Bicycle Coalition of Maine

•Opening announcements from WCSH Meteorologist and long-time

MS 150 cyclist Joe Cupo

7:30am •Tour begins – LET’S RIDE

10:30am – 3:30pm •Cyclists cross finish line

12:00pm – Last

cyclist returns •Barbeque, Lobster Bake, music & celebration in tent behind Alfond Center

WHERE: Saint Joseph’s College, 278 Whites Bridge Rd., Standish, ME 04084

WHY: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is dedicated to ending the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis, a chronic disease of the central nervous system most often diagnosed in young adults. While there are FDA treatments that alter the underlying course of the disease, there is no cure. Symptoms range from blurred vision, numbness in an arm or leg to total paralysis. Data show that nearly one in every 400 Maine residents has been diagnosed with MS, a per capita prevalence rate approximately 70% higher than the nation as a whole. For more information go to www.msmaine.org.