Bike Hike Update
They canceled my MS Charity Ride due to a lack of participants. So much for the camaraderie of raising money with fellow bikers. There apparently are no fellow bikers.
I called the regional MS office to make sure they will be refunding all the money that donors pledged. Apparently, the MS staff is on retreat so I didn't get an official answer that they will refund the pledges. I will know on Monday. It does seem like the ethical thing for them to do. Afterall, while the National MS Society is a not-for-proft and I'm sure all my ride supporters believe it is a good cause, I also believe they donated the amounts they did knowing I would be suffering for 62 miles on a bike.
Stay tuned.
Comments
Aw, I'm disappointed for you about them canceling the ride. And disappointed there were not more riders! Please feel free to let my donation stand--it is a very good cause, regardless of whether you ride.
Posted by: Lisa | June 21, 2007 6:35 PM
I can't believe they cancelled. Why would there be a quota on participation? It just doesn't seem right to set up an event to help with a charity just to cancel. Then go on retreat? That just doesn't seem right.
I'm sorry you won't be able to ride. The MS Society has started a major push this year for fundraising--canceling a ride doesn't seem to go along with their plans and promises. Well, I seem to be taking this worse than you! I hope you get some answers soon.
Posted by: Kell | June 22, 2007 4:55 PM
Thanks Lisa. I'll see what MS is going to do.
Kell, it is a bit strange. I should know more next week.
Posted by: jd | June 23, 2007 8:49 AM