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As part of a Team, your effort in the fight against multiple sclerosis is amplified by that of your team members; forming a team is the easiest way to have a huge impact in the MS community. Your responsibility as Team Captain is great, but the steps to success are actually quite simple.
New for Team Captains, learn how to join the movement, and be an effective team captain!
1. Recruiting: Visit the official Bike MS web site for ideas
Team members can be anybody - friends, family, co-workers, or neighbors - and they can all easily register as cyclists online at our web site. It is the corporate teams, however, that are often the largest and most successful fundraising groups, especially when executives get involved.
2. Raising Money
Fundraising comes more naturally when you make it personal. If your team is riding for someone with MS, then don't be bashful telling their story - just be sure to follow that with a statement about how much progress we've made in treating the disease. And don't forget to ask everyone who sponsors you if their employer offers matching gifts!
3. Really Having Fun!
Multiple sclerosis is a devastating thing for all it touches, and you may rightfully be livid that 400,000 Americans still have to struggle with it everyday. But the Bike MS Ride is not an event about the difficulties of the disease - it is a celebration, both of how far we've come as a community, and of the hope that the cure will be found soon. As a leader, it's up to you to remind your teammates of why they registered. The Bike MS Ride can be more than a fundraising event - it can be a joyous party! | 
