1,200 Cyclists Will Ride 150 Miles Toward a World Free of MS
National MS Society’s Bike MS is the Largest Fundraising Bike Series in the World
LOGAN, UT — 1,200 cyclists are setting out to raise $1.2 million to make a difference in the lives of nearly 1 million people living with multiple sclerosis in the U.S. Cyclists will ride up to 150 miles over two days in the annual Bike MS: Harmons Best Dam Bike Ride 2019. The event will depart from Cache County Fairgrounds on June 22, loops throughout Utah and Southern Idaho and concludes back at Cache County Fairgrounds that afternoon. On June 23, cyclists will depart from Cache County Fairgrounds and travel through Blacksmith Fork Canyon and conclude the 150-mile journey back at the Cache County Fairgrounds.
This year, Utahns and Southern Idahoans are inspired by a new study conducted by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, which shows more than twice as many people in the U.S. are living with multiple sclerosis than previously thought. The previous studies estimated the prevalence to be 400,000, but this new study shows that number is closer to 1 million. Each rider must raise a minimum of $250 to participate, with all funds going toward research and assisting the lives of those living with MS.
“Twice as many people need a cure and to know they have a community to support them,” said Melissa Mathews, President of Utah-Southern Idaho Chapter, National MS Society. “With each pedal stroke and fundraising dollar, our cyclists are bringing us closer to our ultimate finish line – a world free of MS.”
Bike MS: Harmons Best Dam Bike Ride 2019 is one of more than 70 rides across the country hosted by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. This year, more than 80,000 people are expected to participate in Bike MS nationwide. Primal is the Premier National Sponsor of Bike MS and the official National Cycling Apparel Sponsor. Primal also sponsors “I Ride with MS,” a special program recognizing Bike MS cyclists living with the disease. Pop Sockets, Shower Pass and Left Hand Brewing are the National Sponsors of Bike MS. Local sponsors include presenting sponsor, Harmon Neighborhood Grocer, Larry H. Miller Group, AARP, Crystal Geyser, Explore Logan, and iHeart Media.
WHEN: June 22 – June 23, 2019
Ride departs Saturday, June 22 at 7:00 a.m. from Cache County Fairgrounds (450 South 500 West Logan, UT 84321) and concludes at the Fairgrounds at 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 23rd; ride departs Cache County Fairgrounds and loops through Blacksmith Fork Canyon and concludes at Cache County Fairgrounds between 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Beginning and ending at Cache County Fairgrounds (450 South 500 West Logan, UT 84321)
ROUTE OPTIONS: 50-150 miles total
WHY BIKE MS: Bike MS brings people together as individuals and as teams to conquer a challenge and share an unforgettable experience with friends, family and coworkers—while raising money to make a difference in the lives of people affected by MS.
PARTICIPATION/ VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION: bikeMS.org, 855-372-1331 or fundraisingsupport@nmss.org.
To experience Bike MS, check out this video: https://youtu.be/9yzv6GOz8oA. For more information about multiple sclerosis and the National MS Society go to nationalMSsociety.org or follow the National MS Society on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook or Twitter.
About Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, but advances in research and treatment are leading to better understanding and moving us closer to a world free of MS. Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, with at least two to three times more women than men being diagnosed with the disease. MS affects more than 2.3 million worldwide.
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John Van Deusen
Premieres New Single
"Social Sucker"
via Atwood Magazine
New Album
(I Am) Origami Pt. 3 - A Catacomb Hymn:
Out July 19th via Tooth & Nail Records
Pre-Orders Now Available: https://jvd.lnk.to/mine
"Instantly entrancing with an earworm groove,
John Van Deusen's new single "Social Sucker" is an alt-rock jam
for avoiding social leeches." - Atwood Magazine
Anacortes, WA - June 20, 2019 - John Van Deusen is thrilled to share his newest single, "Social Sucker," premiering now on Atwood Magazine. The song is the latest from Van Deusen's forthcoming album, (I Am) Origami Pt. 3 - A Catacomb Hymn, out July 19th via Tooth & Nail Records. Pre-orders are available now at https://jvd.lnk.to/mine.
"The term "social sucker" is something I made up (I think?) to describe people who come across as leeches in social situations," shares Van Deusen. "They take and never give; they see people as resources and fuel for their own flames of ambition. Clearly, most of us are guilty of seeing other people as crude oil at some point in our lives."
He continues: "Sometimes I feel like I'm singing this song to myself as a stern reminder. Whether singing to myself or not, I am communicating to someone who I don't recognize anymore because they have immersed themselves within a community of 'social suckers.' In some ways, I'm pleading with them to leave it all behind and come back to a more sincere reality. I think sometimes we get so deep in to those situations that we don't really know who we are anymore."
John Van Deusen creates aggressively honest, thematically rich power pop. His style is built on a strange foundation of influences, resulting in an indie rock sound that feels both familiar and curious. From his early career in The Lonely Forest (Trans/Atlantic Records) to his recent outings as a solo recording artist, intimacy and vulnerability have been hallmarks of his songwriting. Consider his work as a little note that says, "It's okay to not be okay."
Van Deusen currently lives in Anacortes, Washington, with his wife and cat, and helps run a board game store. He also yells and plays bass in the hardcore punk band BUFFET.
(I Am) Origami Pt. 3 - A Catacomb Hymn will be released on July 19th through Tooth & Nail Records. For this album and its forthcoming sequel, Van Deusen teamed with producer and friend Andy D. Park (Pedro the Lion, Deep Sea Diver). Fans can pre-order it now at https://jvd.lnk.to/mine.
For More Information, please visit:
Website: www.johnvandeusen.com
Bandcamp: www.iamjohnvandeusen.bandcamp.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/iamjohnvandeusen
Twitter: www.twitter.com/johnvdmusic
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jvdmusic
(I Am) Origami Pt. 3 - A Catacomb Hymn Tracklisting:
1. Whatever Makes You Mine
2. Let Me Let You Use My Power
3. Universal Will to Become
4. Social Sucker
5. Steal from Myself (It's All About Me!)
6. If All is Nothing / Nothing Must End
7. Fly Away To Hell
8. Nothing Ever Comes of It
9. You Don't Know What You're Asking
10. Numb
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Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.57 billion pounds in May, up 1 percent from the 4.50 billion pounds produced in May 2018.
Beef production, at 2.33 billion pounds, was 1 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.94 million head, up 1 percent from May 2018. The average live weight was unchanged from the previous year, at 1,316 pounds.
Veal production totaled 6.3 million pounds, 1 percent below May a year ago. Calf slaughter totaled 46,200 head, down 1 percent from May 2018. The average live weight was down 2 pounds from last year, at 236 pounds.
Pork production totaled 2.22 billion pounds, up 2 percent from the previous year. Hog slaughter totaled 10.4 million head, up 1 percent from May 2018. The average live weight was up 2 pounds from the previous year, at 287 pounds.
Lamb and mutton production, at 13.4 million pounds, was down 2 percent from May 2018. Sheep slaughter totaled 209,200 head, 4 percent above last year. The average live weight was 128 pounds, down 8 pounds from May a year ago.
January to May 2019 commercial red meat production was 22.4 billion pounds, up 2 percent from 2018. Accumulated beef production was up 1 percent from last year, veal was down 1 percent, pork was up 3 percent from last year, and lamb and mutton production was up 1 percent.
For a full copy of the Livestock Slaughter report please visit www.nass.usda.gov. For state specific questions please contact:
Arizona – Dave DeWalt 1-800-645-7286 Colorado – William R. Meyer 1-800-392-3202 Montana – Eric Sommer 1-800-835-2612 New Mexico – Longino Bustillo 1-800-530-8810 Utah – John Hilton 1-800-747-8522 Wyoming – Rhonda Brandt 1-800-892-1660
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