MS Challenge Walk 3 DAYS 50 MILES June 4 - 6, 2010 walk to create a world free of MS

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This page was last updated on 5/27/10.

Our thanks to Billy Irwin, WB4BLI and the Carolina Amateur Radio Emergency Services, Association (C.A.R.E.S.) for the use of their repeater for all three days! 145.470- (PL tone 123.0) Gaffney, SC

 HAM Coordinator - Mary, N4MH 

Route Information -- Updated 5/26/10 Friday Saturday Sunday Route Directions (690k pdf) Rest Stop Details Rest Stop Coordinates ETAs Route Directions (642k pdf) Rest Stop Details Rest Stop Coordinates ETAs Route Directions (652k pdf) Rest Stop Details Rest Stop Coordinates ETAs

 

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	Day 1 - Friday June 4, 2010			Day 2 - Saturday June 5, 2010			Day 3 - Sunday June 6, 2010
Director
		1 -	N4MH, Mary		1 -	N4MH, Mary		1 -	N4MH, Mary
		2 -	KA3VVJ, Tom		2 -	KA3VVJ, Tom		2 -	KA3VVJ, Tom
Start/Finish
		1 -			1 -			1 -
EMT
		1 -	KE4TES, Sparky		1 -	KE4TES, Sparky		1 -	KE4TES, Sparky
		2 -	KB4UFO, Otis		2 -	KB4UFO, Otis		2 -	KB4UFO, Otis
SAG
		1 -	K4YYD, Kevin		1 -	K4YYD, Kevin		1 -	K4YYD, Kevin
		2 -	n4wik, Frank		2 -	n4wik, Frank		2 -	n4wik, Frank
		3 -			3 -			3 -	K4RSG, Shawn & Barbara
Bicycle Mobile
		1 -	KJ4CIW, James		1 -	KJ4CIW, James		1 -	KJ4CIW, James
		2 -	K4BON, Mike		2 -			2 -	W4LSO, Les
		3 -			3 -			3 -	K4BON, Mike
		4 -			4 -			4 -
		5 -			5 -			5 -
Rest Stops
		1 -			1 -			1 -
		2 -	KE4EAN, Arthur		2 -	KE4EAN, Arthur		2 -	KI4MJK, James
		3 -	K4RSG, Shawn & Barbara		3 -	AE1U, Colby		3 -	KC4SSS, Barry
		4 Lunch -			4 Lunch -	K4BSC, Brent
		5 -			5 -	K4RSG, Shawn & Barbara
		6 -			6 -	KC4SSS, Barry
		7 -	KC4SSS, Barry
Putty
			KE4HZG, Bo			KE4HZG, Bo

 

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GENERAL WAIVER & RELEASE Having read this waiver, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, including heirs and assigns, waive and relieve the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (the "NMSS"), the Mid-Atlantic Chapter, corporate sponsors, cooperating organizations and any other parties connected with this event in any way together with their respective successors and assigns from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in the MS Challenge Walk, (the "Event") even though such claim or liability may arise out of the negligence or carelessness on the part of any person named in this waiver. I do hereby agree that I am physically capable of participating in this event, that any equipment I may use to participate in the event is in working condition, that I will observe applicable traffic and Event rules. If I do not follow the rules of the Event, I understand that I may be removed from the Event. I consent to receive medical treatment which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury or illness during the Event. I give my permission to the NMSS and its local Chapters/Divisions and Events to use my name and any photographs of me that are made during the course of this event.

 

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Director's Shadow

A Director's Shadow is partnered with a National MS Society staff member to provide communications concerning important issues and problems that arise during the event. Experience working a NMSS event is preferred.

Start / Finish

This HAM is stationed at the start/finish location for each day. In the event of a medical emergency, this HAM notifies the event staff so that they can prepare for the arrival of the cyclist's family (retrieve the cyclist's belongings, etc.).

SAG (Support and Gear)

Transport walkers needing minor medical attention forward to the next rest stop.

Pick up anyone who's simply too tired to walk.

Offer water, supportive words and a smile when you pick up a participant.

Pick up volunteers if more support is needed at a rest stop.

Transport food, water or supplies if a rest stop has a shortage.

Be able to effectively communicate your location at all times.

When patrolling the route, drive with your hazard lights flashing. Drive cautiously. Keep alert, and look for signs that might indicate trouble (ie: not walking in a straight line).

Whenever you pass a police officer supporting the event with traffic control at an intersection, please offer them water or wave a "Thank You."

Bicycle Monitors

Bicycle monitors cruise the route with the participants, often in sections where the roads are clogged with walkers and vehicles can't pass safely. You are asked to encourage the walkers to walk on the left, walk on the sidewalk, and watch for tiring participants. All bicycle mobile HAMs are required to wear a helmet whenever on their bicycle.

Rest Stops

Rest Stop HAM Operators provide communications concerning supplies and medical problems at the rest stops. When you first arrive at your rest stop, introduce yourself to the Rest Stop Captain and the medical person. Explain that you are there to provide communications with the event organizers. Very early during the net, Net Control will ask you the status of your rest stop. You then reply that you are fully staffed, have all your supplies, and are set up and ready to go (assuming its true).

Putty

If you are willing to jump in and fill in where ever and whenever needed -- this is the job position for you!