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Cycling for a Cause: The MS 150 Journey with Alan Peterson

Cycling for a Cause: The MS 150 Journey with Alan Peterson

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 Welcome to the award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique area of Texas. This week, Tom welcomes Dr. Alan Peterson back to discuss their mutual passion for the MS 150 bike ride, a major National Multiple Sclerosis Society fundraiser. Alan shares the historical context of the event, which began in Minneapolis in 1980 and is now most prominent in Texas. The ride has raised over $1.3 billion for MS research. Alan reveals his motivation for participating in the event, rooted in his mother’s battle with the disease. He emphasizes the significant advancements in MS treatments funded through these initiatives and touches on the unique experiences of the ride, including the camaraderie at La Grange and the multiple routes participants can choose from. Alan and Tom also reminisce about their past participation and the importance of individual and corporate sponsorships in making the event successful. Key highlights: Overview of the MS 150 Details of the MS 150 Trek The La Grange Experience Fundraising Efforts and Impact Resources: Alan Peterson Facebook Page Nancy Huffman Fine Art Other Hill Country Focused Podcasts Hill Country Authors Podcast Hill Country Artists Podcast Texas Hill Country Podcast Network Alan Peterson QR Code for Donation

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