[nrv-hams] Fwd: HAM Radio Volunteers Needed!

[Russ Abbey]

Looking at the map on this Danny it is up around Leesville, VA.  A little
out of our area isn't it? :)
73
Russ, KG4MAV

On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 7:48 PM, Danny Wylam <dannywylam at gmail.com> wrote:

> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Amanda Kules <amanda.kules at nmss.org>
> Date: Tue, May 5, 2015 at 3:54 PM
> Subject: HAM Radio Volunteers Needed!
> To: "dannywylam at gmail.com" <dannywylam at gmail.com>
>
>
>  Hello!
>
>
>
> My name is Amanda Kules from the National MS Society, National Capital
> Chapter and I am contacting you about helping us out for our charity
> fundraising event called “Ride the Vine
> <
> http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/DCWBikeEvents?pg=entry&fr_id=25835
> >”.
> This is our 33rd annual bike event happening this June 13 and 14, starting
> and finishing at the Doukenie Winery in Purcellville, VA. As you may know,
> cell phone reception is exceptionally rare, so HAM radio operators are
> integral for our event to run safely and smoothly.
>
>
>
> We’re hoping for at least ten operators to come help us on Saturday, the 13
> th, and around five to ten for Sunday the 14th along the route. All
> volunteers will be provided breakfast, lunch, and a seat at our awards
> dinner the night of the 13th. Volunteers also get a t-shirt, various snacks
> and drinks, and the chance to be a part of a really great cause.
>
>
>
> Worldwide, it’s estimated that 2.3 million people live with MS, a disease
> of the central nervous system that is unpredictable, chronic and often
> disabling. Advances in research and treatment are moving the Society closer
> to their vision of a world free of multiple sclerosis.
>
>
>
> Please contact me for any further information, if you’d like to help out,
> or if you know of any HAM radio groups that would be better suited for this
> event. We’re hoping to lock in confirmed volunteers within the next week or
> two.
>
>
>
> Thank you so much for your time, and I appreciate any help you can give!
>
>
>
>
>
> Kind Regards,
>
>
>
> *Amanda Kules*
>
> Logistics Coordinator
>
>
>
> *National Multiple Sclerosis Society*
> *National Capital Chapter*
> 1800 M Street N.W. Suite 750 South
> Washington, D.C. 20036
> Email: Amanda.Kules at nmss.org
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