A message from Leo Volz, president of Brandywine Digital:

In 2007 I accepted a challenge from a friend who knew I was a casual cyclist to participate in a 100-mile bike ride. There was a catch. Raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Not only did I take the bait, I upped the ante and chose to ride both days of the event, over 175 miles total.

I had no idea what I was getting into. I prevailed upon family and friends to donate money to a cause I really didn't know anything about, but seemed worthy enough. What was initally a personal athletic challenge quickly turned into a life-altering experience.

I was not ready for thousands of cyclists and volunteers. I was not ready for the number of personal acquaintances whom I had asked to donate, who did so because they were close to someone with MS.   I was most definitely not ready for people in wheelchairs waving THANK YOU signs from the roadsides along the ride course.  I was overwhelmed, and I was hooked.

I've since participated in four MS tours, and I'm already signed up for a fifth, but most importantly I've persuaded many of the Brandywine Digital family to get involved.  Some ride, some volunteer, and some donate.   If you would like to know more about this insidious disease and what you can do to help in the fight against it, please check out the following links:
     Delaware Valley Chapter / National MS Society
     Leo's personal fundraiser page
     Team Tania