Dear Mom

Dear Mom,
I want to tell you that I REGISTERED for the 50-mile Challenge Walk again this fall! For you. I sent an e-mail to the family telling them about is, and Lauri registered to join me! It's September 24-26 in San Diego. I can't wait! Some friends and former colleagues from San Diego are going to join me as well. This is the e-mail I sent:

For the second time, I will walk 50 miles in three days in Mom’s honor. As you know, I took this Challenge last fall, and the experience was absolutely life-changing. It wasn’t easy – but that’s the point. Multiple sclerosis has made life difficult for Mom and our family for over 20 years, and I’m fighting back. In three days and 50 miles I will DO SOMETHING about MS.
Want to join me? Each Walker must raise $2,500 which (also) isn’t easy... plus flights to San Diego. But taking the Challenge with me and raising the money means that you’ll enjoy an all-inclusive weekend (two nights at the Marriott [no camping!], all food, drink & entertainment), you’ll become part of an amazing group of people who have all accepted the same Challenge, and we will cross the finish line arm-in-arm.
It's the Challenge Walk from Carlsbad to downtown San Diego (coastline all the way!), September 24-26. I’m giving you plenty of time to think about it and – if you decide to join – fundraise and train. Read about the team http://main.nationalmssociety.org/goto/karinskids. If you are interested, please register in March OR May and put my name in as the referrer - I'll get $100 credit to my fundraising when you surpass $250 (I'll share it with you)!
If you are not able to walk with me, please consider supporting me with a donation http://main.nationalmssociety.org/goto/beth and I’ll keep you updated on my training and fundraising progress.
Love,
Beth
http://main.nationalmssociety.org/goto/karinskids
P.S. If 50 miles on foot is a bit much, check out http://www.walkms.org/ for a shorter walk near you (usually NO fundraising minimum) or get on your bike and start training for a ride near you http://www.bikems.org/.

Several family members made donations - I understand if they can't walk with me. We all do what we can. Lauri will start fundraising soon I'm sure - you'll have to think if you want to donate to us both!? I'm coming to see you this weekend; just booked my car. We're supposed to have 70-degree weather this week and I hope to find the same when I arrive there! Looking forward to seeing you and the grandparents.

Love,
Beth