Team Dan-Gulf in the 2013 MS 150 Bike Tour

Released: September 10, 2013

We are proud to announce that our company has formed a TEAM to participate in the 2013 MS 150 Bike Tour. Our team, Dan-Gulf Shipping, will join over 1,000 cyclists on October 5/6, 2013 in an effort to make a difference in the fight against Multiple Sclerosis.

MS is a chronic, often disabling, disease of the autoimmune system that randomly attacks the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Healthy nerves are insulated by myelin, which is a fatty substance that helps messages flow smoothly along the nerve pathways. In MS, the myelin breaks down and is replaced by scar tissue. The scar tissue can distort or even block nerve messages. Body functions become uncontrolled because messages don?��Ǩ�Ѣt get through properly.

The onset of symptoms usually occurs between the ages of 20 and 50, making MS one of the two most common neurological diseases which affect young adults. The progress, severity, and specific symptoms of MS cannot be predicted ?��Ǩ�� symptoms range from tingling and numbness to paralysis and blindness. MS is a devastating disease because people must live throughout their life with its unpredictable physical and emotional affects.

In writing this letter to you, we are also asking for your generous support in giving to the National MS Society on our behalf. As we ride, 150 miles over two days, your sponsorship will inspire us to cross the finish line! Last year our team raised about $ 60,000 for this good cause. Whatever you can do to contribute will make a difference and be appreciated ?��Ǩ�� it all adds up, and it?��Ǩ�Ѣs tax deductible!

Should you need additional information or would like to pledge your support please notify us at dgs@dan-gulf.com /phone 504-830-3900 or you may simply send your contribution to National MS Society c/o Dan-Gulf Shipping, Inc., 3117 7^th Street, Suite 300, Metairie, LA 70002 or http://lam.nationalmssociety.org/.

Thank you for your support in the fight against MS.

Best Regards,

Dan-Gulf Shipping

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