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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 23 Jul 1994, p. 19

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The Clarington Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, July 23,1994 19 Over 1,000 Cyclists Expected to Join Noranda Forest's MS Bike Tour The Noranda Forest MS Bike Tour is celebrating its sixth year. On Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August August 14, over 1,000 cyclists and hundreds hundreds of volunteers will participate in the event to raise funds for multiple sclerosis research and services. Noranda Noranda Forest Inc., has been title sponsor sponsor of the event since its inception in 1989. The enormous success of the Noranda Forest MS Bike Tours has enabled the Multiple Sclerosis Society Society of Canada to expand the event across Canada. 16 tours are scheduled scheduled this year, six of them in Ontario. The Noranda Forest MS Bike Tours are one or two-day cycling adventures adventures for both the recreational and Newcastle Pentecostal Church Sunday, July 24,1994 6:30 p.m. Evangelist Rev. David Black Everyone Welcome experienced cyclist. Participants raise funds for the MS Society by securing pledges for each kilometer they cycle. cycle. A registration fee covers food and overnight accommodation. The MS Society provides checkpoints every 10 - 15 kilometres, with an abundance of healthy food and support support vehicles to assist weary cyclists along the route. At the University of Guelph, campus, which provides the overnight accommodation, cyclists can relax and enjoy a massage, a barbecue barbecue and a variety of entertainment on the Saturday night. The Brampton/Guelph tour begins at the OPP Academy in Brampton on Saturday, August 13. Cyclists ride through picturesque country back- roads until they reach the University of Guelph. Participants can spend Saturday evening playing tennis and swimming, thé enjoy dinner and an evening cabaret. Day two takes the cyclists back to Brampton for a wrap- up barbecue. The registration fee is $55 with a minimum $200 in pledges required. To register or volunteer call (416) 922-6600 (Toronto) or call toll free 1 (800) 268-7582. Multiple sclerosis is the most common disease of the central nervous nervous system of young adults in Canada. Canada. It has no known cause or cure. MS usually strikes young adults be tween the ages of 20 and 40. Women are affected almost twice as often as men. The disease can produce speech, vision and mobility problems in varying degrees from mild to severe. severe. Money raised by the Noranda Forest MS Bike Tours will support medical research programs and services services for people who have MS and their families. BRIGADIER SPECIAL P215X60RX14 RWL $75 P215X65RX15 RWL $84 Installed and Balanced made by GENERAL TIRE © When you think tires, call Not exactly as illustrated. HdTimCfl I V/SA 317 Hopkins St., Whitby • 666-2121 : m ^ 9 4* A| ■■■■■■ I I ; V p - WMBS®*! I-- '-'i l.-v.v i, Tj Iv. . 1 I I BRAND NAMES & SINGLE OR DBLE. BREASTED 119 II IÜJ u&w I ill Reg. 485" BRAND NAME B.V.D. & ARROW ■Ml ml l:Ui| HI Reg.$e wr Reg. 40-- Reg.80"' I l : \,; ; Sizes From 34 to 52 2 BIG STORES TO SERVE YOU OSHAWA CENTRE (opposite Blway) PICKERING TOWN CENTRE (opposite People's Jewellers) Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10:00-9:00 Sat. 9:30-6:00

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