The 2005 BP MS 150
rolled out at sunrise yesterday at Houston's Tully Stadium and Rhodes
Stadium in Katy. Over 90,000 physicians rely on The SCOOTER
Store's expertise and quality service.org

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WHEN + WHERE

2005 BP MS 150 riders will begin to arrive Sunday mid-morning and
continue to pedal in throughout the afternoon. Cyclists rode through the Texas Hill Country along a
carefully-planned route. All three are
regarded by cycling enthusiasts as the premier rides in Texas, with
experienced management, well-coordinated routes, and special attention
to riders' safety and comfort."
MS is a debilitating disease affecting the central nervous system (CNS).thescooterstore.

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Volunteer forms, donations and information: It's fast, easy and
secure . "This year will be
especially rewarding as we have the opportunity to supply our mobility
equipment for those in need right here in the Lone Star Chapter area.

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This year's Bike Tour is expected to raise more than $10 million that
will benefit MS research and Chapter programs. Log on to www.

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The BP MS 150 Houston-to-Austin Bike Tour is one of three
fund-raising rides that the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Lone
Star Chapter hosts in Texas, including the Texas-to-Oklahoma FedEx
Kinko 's MS 150 Bike Tour, presented by Toyota and Presbyterian
Hospital of Plano, on May 14-15 and the HEB MS 150 Bike to the Beach
Bike Tour from San Antonio to Corpus Christi in October. This disrupts the ability of the nerves to
conduct electrical impulses to and from the brain, producing various symptoms. In total, riders pedal close to 180 miles to help raise funds for MS.

Since 1991 , The SCOOTER Store has helped provide freedom and independence
to more than 230,000 people with limited mobility.

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AUSTIN, Texas----

21st annual BP MS 150 Bike Tour wraps up today at the State
Capitol, raising a record $10 million

WHAT

13,000 bike riders are heading to the Finish Line at Austin's
State Capitol today for the conclusion of the 180-mile BP MS 150 Bike
Tour.

WHO + WHY

The 2005 BP MS 150 Bike Tour raises funds to support MS research
and programs for those living with MS.
The disease is characterized by the body attacking the fatty tissue protecting
the nerve fibers of the CNS.
To find out more how you can help support Texas MS clients, visit
http://www.

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The National Multiple Sclerosis
Society is dedicated to ending the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis . "Not only does the partnership raise
funds for research and programs, it also helps on the local level with
equipment for our clients.

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ms150. Power Wheelchair and Scooter Provider Donates $30,000 in Equipment to Texans
Affected By Multiple Sclerosis

NEW BRAUNFELS , Texas, The SCOOTER Store, America's
leading supplier of power chairs and scooters, is hopping back in the saddle
again -- literally. On the next day, participants cycle through the rolling
Texas countryside and end the tour at the finish line in the capital city of
Austin.

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The ride from
Houston to Austin is sponsored by the Lone Star Chapter of the National MS
(Multiple Sclerosis) Society, and is not only the largest MS 150 Bike Tour in
North America, but also the biggest non-profit cycling event in Texas.

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Multiple sclerosis is a
chronic, often disabling disease of the central nervous system ,
typically striking adults between the ages of 20 and 50.

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The Lone Star Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
hosts the annual two-day Tour from Houston to Austin which raises
funds to support research and programs for multiple sclerosis (MS).

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org or visit the National MS Society website at
http: //www.

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Headquartered in New
Braunfels, Texas, The SCOOTER Store offers a full line of durable medical
equipment, including power wheelchairs and scooters, and operates more than
70 locations coast -to-coast.com .

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13 000 Cyclists Roll into Austin Today After Biking 180 Miles from Houston to Find a Cure for MS

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Additionally, The SCOOTER Store team of cyclists expects to raise
more than $20,000 for the MS Society."
The 13,000 BP MS 150 riders will begin in Houston and spend the night in
La Grange, Texas.

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MS does not have an exact known cause.nmss.

For more information, contact:

Dan Gibbens
Executive Vice President, Marketing
The SCOOTER Store
(830) 627-4796

James Black
Manager, Communications
National MS Society , Lone Star Chapter
(713) 526-8967 x 2264
jblack@nmsslonestar.

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In addition to having more than 50 employees participating in the
150 plus-mile bike ride and fund-raiser, The SCOOTER Store will contribute
$30,000 in scooters and power chairs to the Lone Star Chapter.ms150.

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To date , the Lone Star
Chapter's MS 150 Bike Tours have raised over $47 million. For the third year, employees at The SCOOTER Store are
pedaling in the BP MS 150 Bike Tour taking place April 22-23. The Platinum -
level Sponsorship donation will allow some of the 17,000 Texans affected by MS
who are served by the Lone Star Chapter to maintain their independence and
dignity.
"The partnership with The SCOOTER Store is a tremendous benefit to the
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Lone Star Chapter and the communities we
serve," said Doug Suggitt, Vice President of Development at the Lone Star
Chapter of the National MS Society.

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"It has been a terrific experience for The SCOOTER Store team to ride in
the BP MS 150 the past couple of years -- we appreciate the opportunity to get
our team together for such a great cause and to support the local MS Chapter,"
said Mike Pfister, president of The SCOOTER Store.

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The SCOOTER Store Commits to Platinum Sponsorship for BP MS 150 Bike Tour

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Participants spent last night in La Grange
before starting the Ride's second leg to the State Capitol in Austin
early this morning.org

TEXAS MS 150 Bike Tours - A LONE STAR CYCLING TRADITION
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For more information, visit The
SCOOTER Store web site at http://www.

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