Ride the World for MMN 2024 supporting GBS│CIDP Foundation International
Ride the World for MMN 2024 supporting GBS│CIDP Foundation International
Why Ride?
The RIDE the World for MMN will support the GBS|CIDP Foundation’s very first research grant, solely dedicated to the betterment of those coping with MMN. With this grant, physicians and scientist studying this condition will be offered a way to progress their research and, hopefully, advance treatments and cures for MMN.
Starting on February 1st, 2024, we embark on a collective mission to ride the circumference of the world, covering approximately 40,000 kilometers. Why 40,000 km? Because approximately 1 in 170,000 people worldwide are diagnosed with MMN, and throughout the month, we aim to ride one kilometer for each person in our community. Together, we pedal towards a brighter future for those affected by MMN. Follow the directions below, create your own personal fundraising page, grab hold of hashtag #RIDEtheWorldforMMN, and take a RIDE for MMN!
About the Foundation
The GBS│CIDP Foundation International is working for a future when no one with Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), and related syndromes such as multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN) suffers alone and that everyone has access to the right diagnosis and the right treatment, right away.
Our commitment is our story. It all began with eight people sitting around a dining room table 30 years ago. Through the hard work and determination of our Founder, Estelle Benson, the Foundation grew larger and has become able to support thousands of patients, family members, friends and caregivers. The Foundation is committed to continuing to provide the experience of care and support so indicative of the original grassroots mission.
Our commitment is to support those touched by GBS | CIDP and variants so that every patient has access to an early and accurate diagnosis, proper treatment, and the opportunity for a full recovery. Learn about our original Founders, Bob and Estelle Benson, and the fascinating historic journey that was once 8 and is now over 30,000 members! Our Leadership, guided by our Board of Directors, is committed to success in all areas of support, education, research and advocacy. The Foundation is extremely fortunate to be associated with the top experts in neurology. This expertise extends to you in many ways, including the Centers of Excellence programs which provide first-class care to GBS-CIDP patients.
A Worldwide Bicycle Ride for MMN Awareness Month!
Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN) affects patients in so many different ways. In fact, no two journeys are ever really the same and symptoms may be as unique and rare as the condition itself. Are you, or a loved one affected with MMN? Join us in the RIDE the World for MMN, show your support for the community, and encourage your network to support MMN research too.
How to Join?
Are you ready to RIDE the World for MMN? Join this awareness campaign by clicking the "Join the Ride for MMN" Challenge to make it official.
Once you click this button, you will be prompted to create your own fundraising page. Here we invite you to share your story, your connection to MMN, and how you plan to raise awareness during your RIDE the World for MMN.
Then, share it with the world! Send your page out to friends and family. You can ask them to join in on your challenge or donate to your page. Get creative. Ask people to donate a penny per mile you ride in the month of February. Or pledge to donate a dollar for all friends who join in posting pictures in their bicycle ride. All money raised from the RIDE the World for MMN will go towards an MMN research grant!