What: The largest non-profit sporting event in Texas and the largest MS 150 in the country, the BP MS 150 takes cyclists from Houston through the scenic hill country to finish near the Texas Capitol in downtown Austin.

Who: Individuals, families and groups are encouraged to volunteer for the more than 3,000 positions in 30 specialty areas in Houston, Austin and along the route. Log on to www.ms150.org to volunteer or donate to support a rider.

When/Where: Saturday and Sunday, April 18 – 19, 2009 Three starting points will be offered this year: Tully Stadium Stratford High School 14555 Fern Dr., Houston, TX Rhodes Stadium Katy High School 1733 Katy Fort Bend Rd., Katy, TX Waller Stadium Waller Junior High School 2402 Waller Street, Waller, TX About the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Lone Star Chapter MS stops people from moving. The National MS Society exists to make sure it doesn’t. We help each person address the challenges of living with MS and are dedicated to achieving a world free of MS. The Lone Star Chapter serves an estimated 20,000 individuals and their families affected by multiple sclerosis in 174 Texas counties. The Lone Star Chapter has offices in Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio. We are people who want to do something about MS now.

Join the movement at www.JointheMovementLoneStar.org.