Media Release Wednesday 29 October 2014

Canberra cyclist Karl Brown will tomorrow embark on a journey from the Legislative Assembly to Sydney and then to Wollongong raising money for multiple sclerosis (MS). I’ll be proud to send him off, Member for Brindabella Nicole Lawder said today.

"Karl has been personally affected having family members and friends with MS. He’ll be riding to Sydney tomorrow and Friday before taking part in the 2014 MS Gong ride from Sydney to Wollongong on Sunday," Ms Lawder said.

"Karl’s aim is to reach his fundraising target of $1500, but is keen to raise as much as possible and anyone can donate through the following link: http://register.gongride.org.au/2014-Sydney-to-Gong-Bike-Ride/KarlB

"MS is a debilitating disease which attacks the central nervous system causing numerous symptoms including fatigue, blurred vision and in some severe cases, paralysis.

"I’ll be seeing Karl off tomorrow morning at 7am from the Legislative Assembly car park on the southern side of the Assembly building. I wish him all the best as he does what many Canberrans do in raising money for good causes," Ms Lawder concluded.