It's MS Awareness Week!

This week is all about raising awareness and supporting those who live with MS and the mission of the National MS Society. Nearly 1 million people are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in the United States. There isn't a known cause, symptoms come and go, there is no cure, and you often can't even tell that someone has MS. Help us share the message this week by doing the following things:

·         Wear ORANGE! It is a simple way to support our mission and get the conversation going.

·         Update your social media profile photos with a frame and update your cover photo with one of our official Bike MS photos that can be found on the Bike MS website here!

·         Share your story when you are recruiting and fundraising this month. Help people to understand the why behind what you are doing. Use your participant center and social media to make those asks.

·         Be Inspired and Inspire others by sharing stories of those living with MS. These stories are located here and can be easily shared via email or through your favorite social media platform.

This is a week to raise awareness and celebrate the progress we have made taking the sting out of MS. Thanks so much for riding with us! Go Bees! 

2018 Fundraising Deadlines - Aug 22 & Sept 30

Remember, even though the 2018 ride is over, there's still time to get more donations. Log into your account online to view your fundraising progress.

• August 22, 2018 is the deadline for fundraising if you want to qualify for prizes. A list of Ride MS fundraising benefits and prizes can be found here.
• September 30, 2018 is the final fundraising deadline for the Colorado ride. 

We're doing great! As of August 20, Team Sugar Bee's online tally shows $90,533 raised so far which puts us 91% of the way toward our goal of $100,000. We're in the top 5 for team fundraising! Keep up the great work to help take the sting out of MS!

$73,000 Raised and Counting!

Sugarbees! Thanks to all of you for a great 2017 Bike MS event! According to our Team's page, we've raised $73,000 as of July 28. But remember, just because the ride is over doesn't mean it's too late to raise more money to help take the sting out of MS! You can continue to raise money toward this year's ride. Here's two dates you want to note for fundraising deadlines:

August 4, 2017: If you're aim is to qualify for a prize from the MS Society.

September 30, 2017: Or maybe you're like the beautiful Bees below and say 'who cares about a prize - riding for the best damn team is prize enough'.

L-R Christina Stroh, Carmel Crock and Kelly 'Sugarbee' Walker

TSB Wine Tasting a Big Success

A BUZZZzzzzing good time was had by all at the Team Sugarbee Wine Tasting/Silent Auction on June 4. What a great event it was with delicious wines, food, items to purchase, wonderful company and beautiful surroundings.

Thanks to Cheryl and Ted Swanson for hosting this fundraising event for the 6th time and to Debbie and Paul Joncas for collecting and creating all of the silent auction items, and for helping to serve the delicious wine selections from Pringles.

Kelly (seated) was given this gorgeous quilt, made by Cheryl Swanson & her sister. Holding the quilt are Tim Walker, Jr. and Cheryl Swanson. In front, left to right are Carrie Nolan, NMSS CO/WY President, Kelly 'Sugarbee' Walker and her parents, Betty and Tim Walker, aka Mom & Pop
Sugarbee.

Thanks to all the Sugarbees for HELPING TAKE THE STING OUT OF MS!

13th Annual Bowl-a-Thon February 5

It's time for the annual Team Sugarbee Bowl-a-thon on Sunday, February 5. Why do you think they call if Super Bowl Sunday? Well yes there is that other Super Bowl, but kickoff isn't until 3:30 so you won't miss a play by joining us earlier that day. All ages and skill levels are welcome to this worthy cause.

Proceeds will be used to augment the Sugar Bee's fund raising efforts for the 2017 Bike MS ride. The team's goal is to raise $100,000 in 2017. We have been one of the top fundraisers for many years and we're getting closer to the $2 million mark every ride!

• When: Sunday, February 5, from 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Where: Brunswick Zone - 9751 W. 49th Avenue in Wheatridge (east of I-70 & Kipling). 
• Cost: $15 per person for three games. This includes your shoes and one door prize ticket.
• Additional door prize tickets may be purchased before the drawings. We're lining up a bevvy of great items again this year.
• A full service snack bar and the game room will be open, too.

RSVP by January 31, to Tim or Betty at their home or cell number. If you don't have those, use our contact form and we'll make sure they get it. We need to know how many lanes to reserve. Hoping to see everyone there.

P.S. A big, big thanks to Brunswick Zone for hosting this fundraiser every year! We appreciate their support.

TSB #2 Friends & Family Fundraiser 2016

More accolades for Team Sugarbee during the recent MS Top Fundraiser Banquet at the Westin in downtown Denver. The Team was awarded 2nd place for Friends & Family team fundraising for the Colorado/Wyoming MS Society. Together you raised a total of $105,901 for the Bike MS event held in June 2016. 

Tim "Terrific" Walker, Jr. (Captain of Team Sugarbee), accepted the award on behalf of the Team. Also of note, Tim Walker, Jr. and Eric Walker were recognized as returning members of the Top 100 Fundraiser Club. As we learn of other TSB members who reached this goal, we'll list them here. 

Tim Walker, Jr. accepting the award for 2nd place fundraising for a Friends and Family Team

Sept 30 Donation Deadline

Calling all Colorado and Wyoming Team Sugarbees! September 30 is the deadline for submitting any and all donations for the 2016 rides. We are so close to our combined goal of $105,000. Just $1,400 more and we'll hit our mark.

So don't delay. Hit up the last of your friends, family, colleagues, business contacts, the person standing in line with you at your favorite coffee house. Just send them to the Donate page at www.teamsugarbee.com. We have direct links to both Colorado and Wyoming team donation pages.

SEPTEMBER 30 DEADLINE

Fundraising Deadlines for 2016 Colorado Ride

$ Raised as of July 8, 2016

Remember, even though the 2016 ride is over, there's still time to get more donations. Log into your account online to view your fundraising progress.

• August 6, 2016 is the deadline for fundraising if you want to qualify for prizes. A list of fundraising benefits and prizes can be found on the MS Society webpage here. 
• September 30, 2016 is the final fundraising deadline for the Colorado ride. 

You're doing great! As of July 8, Team Sugarbee's online tally shows nearly $76,000 raised so far. That's well on our way to our goal of $100,000. Keep up the great work to help take the sting out of MS!

Wine Tasting & Fund Raiser - May 22, 2016

You are all invited to the Wine Tasting & Fund Raiser for the MS Society and Team Sugar Bee on Sunday, May 22, from 2 to 5 p.m. Thank you Conrad and Cheryl Swanson for hosting this event for a fifth year, and Pringle's Fine Wine & Spirits. There will also be a silent auction. The suggested donation is $35 per person. Checks can be made payable to MS Society - Team Sugar Bee.

The event is being held at 701 East County Road 76, Wellington, Colorado. The house is handicapped accessible.

RSVP by May 18, to Paul or Deborah Joncas at debjon2020[insert@symbol]gmail.com.

Directions
Interstate 25 North to Owl Canyon and head west to County Road 15 (4 way stop), head north to County Road 76 (approximately 3 miles) and turn right. The Box I Ranch will be on your right, (approximately 1 mile).

From Ft. Collins
Take Highway 1 north and bear left towards Waverly onto County Road Highway 15. Head north on County Road 15 (4 way stop) to County Road 76 (approximately 3 miles) and turn right, Box I Ranch will be on your right, (approximately 1 mile.)

Supporting TSB All Year Round

Shjon works to fight
MS all year long

TSB riders, volunteers and supporters are the BEST! Your efforts don't stop after the 2-day ride, but continue all year round. Fifteen-year-old TSB rider Shjon Richard (left) posted a photo of the team's namesake, Kelly 'Sugarbee' Walker (below) and a donation jar at his (first) job working at Mac's Place in Longmont. Owners Keith and Teresa MacPhail are so supportive of the MS-150 fundraising they are putting this front and center in their restaurant. Way to spread the TSB love Shjon, Keith and Teresa! Thank you to all of you who support TSB to 'take the sting out of MS'.

Next time you're in Longmont, stop by Mac's Place for a delicious breakfast or lunch and meet these great people. http://macsplaceco.com/

Spencer Guthrie with Kelly 'Sugarbee' Walker and Betty 'Mom Sugarbee' Walker

Thanks for Supporting the TSB Bowl-a-Thon

Mom & Pop Sugarbee want to thank all of you who attended and supported our 12th annual Team Sugar Bee Bowl-a-thon. These events could not be held or be successful without your support. You are what keeps us going to help take the sting out of MS, and have fun in the process. Thank you a million times! Buzzzzz!

  

  

12th Annual Bowl-A-Thon, February 7, 2016

It's time for the annual Team Sugarbee Bowl-a-thon on Sunday, February 7. Why do you think they call if Super Bowl Sunday? Well yes there is that other Super Bowl, but kickoff isn't until 3:30 so you won't miss a play by joining us earlier that day. All ages and skill levels are welcome to this worthy cause.

Proceeds will be used to augment the Sugar Bee's fund raising efforts for the 2016 Bike MS ride. The team's goal is to raise $110,000 in 2016. We have been one of the top fundraisers for many years and we're getting closer to the $2 million mark every ride!

• When: Sunday, February 7, from 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Where: Brunswick Zone - 9751 W. 49th Avenue in Wheatridge (east of I-70 & Kipling). 
• Cost: $15 per person for three games. This includes your shoes and one door prize ticket.
• Additional door prize tickets may be purchased before the drawings. We're lining up a bevvy of great items again this year.
• A full service snack bar and the game room will be open, too.

RSVP by February1, to Tim or Betty at their home or cell number. If you don't have those, use our contact form and we'll make sure they get it. We need to know how many lanes to reserve. Hoping to see everyone there.

P.S. A big, big thanks to Brunswick Zone for hosting this fundraiser every year! We appreciate their support.