Here's a list of many celebs with MS. Richard Pryor had it, Montel Williams has it, as does Hal Ketchum (country singer). MS is not a picky disease, anyone can get it.


http://www.mult-sclerosis.org/famous.html

Trivia: On a recent episode of Family Guy, Peter is bullying everyone and decides to go bully the bully who used to "pants" him as a kid. Peter finds the guy who might have been a jock in high school is now weak and crippled with Multiple Sclerosis. Not that Peter understands at first...

Peter: Hey Fulcher!
Fulcher: Griffin?
Peter: The feeling's mutual.
Fulcher: What are you doing here?
Peter: I'm here to kick your ass, Fulcher. I'm gonna beat ya, and then my son Chris is gonna beat ya. It's gonna be an old fashion father-son beat-off.
Chris: Wait a minute dad, you can't hit him.
Fulcher: Yeah, I have MS.
Peter: Oh, ya hear that Chris? This guy's got a monkey scrotum and he's braggin' about it. Now ya really got me mad.

(source)

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So? How's the total pledging (mail, PayPal, online, etc) so far, Beet?

First i would like to thank EVERYONE that helped contribute with donations! THANK YOU!!!!!! Drinks on me!!... First time ive ever did a walk fer charity thing, was actually really neato!. Nice sunny day, 60-70 degrees, cool breeze, and lot of people. LOTS of volunteers especially motorcyclists who stopped traffic as we go by.


...now the sad part...

We walked for Dave Parcells who was just recently diagnosed with MS as a suprise and show of support. He was in Florida this past week for the Tampa Bay Marathon Swim and did not know about what we going to do. He had participated in the marathon several times before, winning in 2003 and crowned the "King of Tamp Bay." I learned this Monday morning as i came into work that Dave passed away Saturday while doing what he loved to do. While in the race he felt nausious and signaled for help. He was picked up by the escorting boats and told them he didnt feel well. He suffered a heart attack and they were not able to revive him.

This is a shock to everyone knowing him. He was someone who was very determined to get things done, very athletic and MS was not going to get in his way. He was involved with many charities and fundraisers. Here are some links to events he has done as well as this past Saturdays article.

http://www.force5sports.com/channel.cfm
http://www.distancematters.com/release4-22-03.html
http://www.newhaven.edu/pressreleases/documents/parcellsoct11.pdf
http://www.tampabays10.com/news/specials/popular/article.aspx?s=popular&storyid=53277

Thank You again for your support! Will miss you Dave!
Bill

Wow. I'm glad to hear that he went out in a way that would've made him happy at least. Hopefully his family can gain comfort from that.

yeah... thats the way to go..

heres another article on him from this morning local paper

http://www.nhregister.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18247018&BRD=1281&PAG=461&dept_id=590581&rfi=6

I'm so sorry, Beet! My deepest condolences to all his family, friends, and loved ones! BRAVO for Dave for doing so much good work, and finishing with doing what he loved. He would have been honored to know his company was inspired to collaborate and do that MS Walk for him. Kudos to you and your colleagues for your initiative and dedication!

WOW Beet so sorry to hear the news.I saw it on TV down here in Tampa but never connected it til just now...