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Mario Saab

Mario Saab

My name is Mario Saab also Known as Marwan, I came over as a student from Lebanon to Canada, Alberta 8 years ago.  Since then I have participated in the RONA MS Bike Tour (Leduc to Camrose) in 2007 and 2008. In this year’s tour, I raised over $9000 which brought joy to my heart. It was not about the destination it was more so about the journey to get to my goal.

When I look at the participation in MS bike tours all over Canada and the amount of donations raised, I feel privileged to be part of this, it became apparent to me that this community, this province, this country have unquestionably assumed primary responsibility towards the MS cause and became a leading role model for others around the world.

A close friend of mine once told me, your success in life is measured by what you leave behind.  Your wealth is part of what you leave behind for your beloved ones, but most importantly you will be remembered by the unselfish acts you did and by the amount of souls and hearts you reached across to protect and help.

With that thought in mind I encourage everyone reading this to start thinking of ways to support the MS society, to make unselfish decisions that bolster benevolence and altruism.  If you postpone your involvement, the chances are that you will indulge in your procrastination. The time is now.

I would like to thank all my corporate sponsors and most importantly my mentor, my boss and my friend Blair Tomkinson, who is and will always be instrumental in helping me shape my career, my visions and my endeavors in many different aspect of life.


Alberta Division
RONA MS Bike Tour  

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RONA MS Bike Tour -
Leduc to Camrose
20th Anniversary
June 13-14, 2009

The 20th Anniversary of the RONA MS Bike Tour will wind throughthe Alberta prairies on June 13-14, 2009. Take the challenge to end MS and join 1700 cyclists in the largest MS Bike Tour in the Country!

All you need is a bike and the passion to help find a cure for MS. Join an extraordinary group of Albertans who are getting outside to raise money in the fight to end MS. Register today for the 2009 RONA MS Bike Tour.

The RONA MS Bike Tour is a two-day, 190km bike ride from Leduc to Camrose. In 2008, the event raised more than $1.5 million to raise money for multiple sclerosis.

2009 Registration is now open. Feel free to register using the blue icon or download the 2009 RegistrationForm.

What's New

New for 2009

  • New checkpoint between Rollyview and Ritchie Bros. Auction House
  • Package Pick Up available at the office the Friday before the Tour
  • Kilometer countdown to Leduc finish line

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Now you can join the RONA MS Bike Tour event on Facebook! After you’ve registered, join us on Facebook and invite all of your friends. You can also find information about other upcoming events by becoming a fan of the MS Society of Canada - Alberta Division.


Do it as a team!

 

Whether your walking, cycling or golfing to end MS, it's more fun doing it as a team. The best part is the MS Society staff is here to help. We provide everything you need to create a fun-filled team of people you'd like to walk, ride or golf with - family, friends, co-workers, hockey buddies, book club members - you get the idea. Experience the camaraderie and excitement of a team while helping us end MS!

 

The team concept is simple, it is 4 plus more! We invite you to join with at least three of your friends, family and co-workers to create your own team. All you need to do is come up with a team name and we will take care of the rest! Our staff will reduce the demand on your time and resources with on-going support and motivational activities and incentives.

 

For more information on how to get you team started please contact the staff listed at the bottom of this page.

 

Create a team, Create a future free of MS!

 

Everything you need to know about the RONA MS Bike Tour!

INFORMATION
Cyclist Handbook
Pledge Money & Package Pick Up
How to download a personalized pledge sheet
Map to Nisku (PDF)
2008 Prize Form (PDF)
2009 Registration Form (PDF)

TIPS
Fundraising Guide                 Cycling Safety              Training for the Tour

NEWSLETTERS                    
Gearing Up - Issue 1
Gearing Up - Issue 2 (printed and mailed)
Gearing Up - Issue 3


Fundraising Honour Roll

Our 2008 RONA MS Bike Tour Fundraising Stars are:

 
Top Ten Cyclists - 2008
As of June 11, 2008
Top Ten Teams - 2008
As of June 11, 2008
1. Gordon Bertie - $32,820 1. Y-Ride - $44,229
2. Darcy Trigg - $15,150 2. Team PRONTO! - $40,386
3. Rod Neumann - $13,305 3. Shifting Gears- $36,994.50
4. Frances Harrison - $12,429.26 4. The Happy Fillmores - $33.405.95
5. Doug Hansen - $12,171.09 5. Mike's Wheels of Justice - $32,233.20
6. Ken Kerr - $11,681.20 6. Let's Ride - $31,810.70
7. Mario Saab - $8,826.40 7. Who-Hah's - $31,268.21
8. Timothy Mahoney - $8,421 8. Stantec's Cyndie's Cyclists - $30,845.30
9. Gretha Abma - $6,590 9. Fitness Fever - $27,512.72
10. Marcel Notschaele - $6,349.58 10. Team TELUS - $22,956

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