Events

The class of '63 feels that it should participate in non-profit, worthy causes and do our part to help others when we can. This section of the website will be dedicated to that. Feel free to let us know of any charity, fundraising events as they relate to the class of '63.

Sally sent the email below concerning the results of the MS Charity Bike Ride to which the class of '63 contributes (06/23/06)

The MS Ride.  This is the 5th year my son has participated in the ride. It is called the MS 150 Charity Bike Ride.  There are 13,000 bikers and Chad finished last year #23-meaning he was the #23th top fund raiser.  He is in the 300 club!  He raised over $15,000 this year-he was short of his goal which was $17,000.
 
The ride starts in Houston and the bikers ride to La Grange Tx. the first day.  The 2nd day they ride from La Grange to downtown Austin-the finish line is in front of the state capitol.  It is an awesome event.
You see other MS families, MS patients on the side lines.  T.C. my husband and I have worked it the past 4 years.  We help get bikes to Houston, we help feed the team, etc.  Chad rides on a team called The Wheels of Love.  Take this info and wait for pictures. 
 
My brother suffered from MS for 28 years.  He was a warrior as far as fighting his disease and being a positive effect on others that suffered from this terrible diseases.  He died Feb. 2004.  I still miss him terribly.
 
Thanks, Sally ------- Pictures 1 - 2 - 3 - 4
 
 
This email was sent by Judy Kay to www.ssclassof65.com on 10/21/05

Last year the Class of 63 donated $500 to the local SS Boys and Girls Club. We issued a challenge to other classes from SSHS to match or better us, but we know that couldn't be, because we were the best class ever to graduate from dear old Sulphur High (tee hee).  Anyway, if the 65 group is interested, contact the local Boys and Girls Club, 201 Houston ST., SS 75482. phone 903 438 8404.  It's a great cause for the youth of SS.

 

Sally sent this email concerning the results of the MS Charity Bike Ride to which the class of '63 contributes (10/27/05)
Chad Hamilton, my son raised just over $15,000 for the MS Charity Bike Ride.  He is the #2 top fundraiser in Austin and hopes to be in the top 25 for the entire group.  He rode in the Lone Star Chapter Event-(I think) The overall results have not been announced as yet. There were over 13,000 bikers this year riding in the event and my son was in the top 25!!!! This was an increase from 12,000 the year before.  The ride had to be closed as they could not accommodate any other riders due to safety, man power, etc.  It is an overwhelming event to watch. T.C. and I have worked the event for the past 3 years and it brings such joy to both of us. This was our son's 4th year and he continues to increase his fundraising each year.  He has ridden on a team for the last 2 years, but does his own fundraising individually.  I am grateful for each of you that donated to my son's efforts.  Get ready as he is gearing up to ride again this Spring and you will be hearing from him once again.  As you know he does this ride in memory of his uncle, my brother, Buddy Mayes who died of MS after a 28 year struggle with the terrible disease.  We continue to reach out to friends that we know personally that suffer from this disease.



 

 

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