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August 16, 2008
to August 17, 2008

Cowichan Valley Grape Escape Bike Tour

Photo: blmurch, available at http://flickr.com/photos/blmurch/369550065/ under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike license.
Imagine yourself exploring BC newest wine region by bike! Enjoy a carefree weekend experiencing the beautiful southern Vancouver Island hospitality, wine artisans, cuisines, and breathtaking scenery while helping to raise money for MS research in Canada. On Saturday August 16th and Sunday the 17th we will salute these riders that have done their bit to fundraise for Multiple Sclerosis as they ride through Merridale. And in September, Merridale will host a party to show our appreciation to the fundraisers that have given so much to combat this disease.

Last year their fundraising funds enhanced the quality of life for people living with MS on Southern Vancouver Island. With these funds, the MS Bike tour was able to contribute $280,000 to MS Canada’s National Scientific Research Foundation. The balance of the funds stayed in Victoria and Duncan and went towards people living with MS here on our island.

For more information on how to donate or get involved with this fundraiser, visit Cowichan Valley Grape Escape’s website.

Photo by blmurch and distributed under a CC by-sa license.