LiverStrong - Foodies Riding for a Good Cause

April 13, 2010

Foodies will get together whenever there's something interesting to eat. But one group of foodies is getting together, and the reason is far more noble.

The reason? Helping in the fight against Multiple Sclerosis. In this case, to raise money, and ride across Texas in the 2010 MS 150.

These foodies (and chefs) got together and formed Team Liverstrong, sponsored by Anvil Bar & Refuge.

For those who don't know, the BP MS 150 is a two-day fundraising bike ride from Houston to Austin organized by the National MS Society. It's the largest non-profit event of its kind in North America with more than 13,000 registered cyclists, 3,000 volunteers, and countless supporters and spectators. In 2009, the ride raised $17 million for MS research and services for persons living with MS. This year, the ride is on April 17 – 18, 2010.

Who's on the team? A bunch of folks you may already know if you're active in the Houston food scene:

Sunny Bogden (@sunkneelion)
Melanie Campbell (@mctello)
Gus Tello (@gtello)
Matt Cuddihy (@mattcuddihy)
Jenn Molholt (@treelight)
Plinio Sandalio (@psandalio)
Erika Mandeville (@hungrysmalls)
Sheri Davidson (@sheridavidson)
Jonathan Platon (@bondbuddha)
Greg Lopp (@greglopp)
Sharon Stinson (@sharonmoves)
Kris Hayes (@krishayes)
Sara Proffitt (@sproffitt)
Renae Virata
Carlo Soli

The team has its own Twitter presence: @teamliverstrong

Want to support the team? Visit the team web site and make your donation. It's for a great cause.