Location:
Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail,
Saint Albans Town,
VT
Brought to you by: Janis Appel, Olivia Miller, Keeley Grimm, and Courtney Courtis
This event has been organized to celebrate the life of Ken Appel, a passionate cyclist who passed away from neurodegenerative brain diseases Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). Ken’s Ride ride will honor his wish that a cure be found for these Prime of Life Brain Diseases that consume a person, slowly attacking their physical, mental, independence, mobility, and communication. As the diseases progresses, the level of support and caregiving also increases. There is no cure or effective treatment at this time for these diseases. The Ride also is his expression of appreciation to caregivers and for the care he received. These diseases require increasing caregiving support by a team who insures not only the person’s safety but also their sense of identity and individuality. The event will occur rain or shine on the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail between St Albans and the Sheldon Bridge in Sheldon, VT. Ride as far as you wish – have fun, enjoy the scenery, smell the flowers or ride as Ken did, as fast and as hard as you can. The proceeds of the event will be shared between CurePSP, a national organization that helps supports research efforts to find a cure and treatment for Prime of Life Brain Diseases (PSP, FTD, CBD, MSA, ALS) and a local agency, Franklin County Home Health, that provides palliative and end of life care for patients with progressive neurodegenerative diseases and offered amazing support to Ken and his family. For more information please visit our event page, https://www.facebook.com/events/619388768500244/?ti=ia
Location: Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail, Saint Albans Town, VT
Brought to you by: Janis Appel, Olivia Miller, Keeley Grimm, and Courtney Courtis
Saturday, May 11, 2019 4:00 AM - Saturday, May 11, 2019 8:00 AM
The beginning of the trail is next to the St. Albans Messenger and across from Integrity Auto 2.0. Parking information will be updated on the Facebook page. The link for this Facebook page is located at the end of the Description.
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