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1,200 cyclists to visit Walker for Star Tribune MS TRAM Bike Tour
July 10, 2007
Contact: Emily Wilson
612-335-7931
ewilson@mssociety.org
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Approximately 1,200 cyclists will visit Walker, Minn., Sunday, July 22, as part of the 18th annual Star Tribune MS TRAM Bike Tour, a five-day, 300-mile cycling event to help end multiple sclerosis. |
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WHEN: |
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Sunday, July 22 |
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City Park in Walker, Minn., 201 Minnesota Ave. |
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- Cyclists arrive in Walker Sunday, July 22, between 1 and 4 p.m.
- Festive evening program at 7 p.m.
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WHO: |
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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Minnesota Chapter is organizing the event. This year the Minnesota Chapter anticipates that approximately 1,200 people will raise more than $1 million to help support MS research and programs and services to help people living with MS in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. |
To set up interviews with participants, call Emily at 612-335-7931 or 612-578-4874 (cell).
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