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September 17, 2001
BRISTOL -- Motivation is key to completing
lengthy tests of athletic stamina. For Stephan Masotti, the motivation
to complete the MS Sights and Sounds Bike Tour presented by Bayer, is a
familiar face -- his brother.
Through the years, he has lost many
of his faculties because of attacks. His wife and two daughters have demonstrated
tremendous strength fighting the insurance companies to keep their husband
and father in their caring home.
He also has recently become a grandfather
and for all these reasons, Masotti will pedal the more than 100-mile route
to assist in raising money for services, programs and research for the
more than 12,000 state residents affected by MS.
"If one person could avoid going
through what my brother has had to endure because of my efforts, I will
gladly help," said Stephan.
Sept. 22 and 23, Masotti will join
the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Connecticut Chapter for
its 6th annual MS Sights and Sounds Bike Tour, presented by Bayer, to raise
funds for research, services and programs for those affected by multiple
sclerosis.
The two-day tour will start and finish
at Hammonasset State Park with an overnight stay at the Sunrise Resort
in Moodus.
The event covers a total of 115 miles,
55 miles the first day and 60 miles the second.
©The Bristol Press 2001
Masotti, 43, will ride 115 miles
in honor is his 48-year-old brother who's been battling MS since the age
of 26, and had been bed-ridden for the last 10 years.