MS Challenge Team - The Scrap Dogs

Our Training has begun!

2009-08-04T09:50:00.002-04:00

The 2009 MS Challenge Walk is just a few weeks away. Many of our team members are busy with their fund raising efforts and pushing themselves to train so their endurance carries them through the 50 miles.

Our team consists of several returning walkers and a few new ones too!

Follow each of our team members fund raising efforts at

Team members are encouraged to post their training experiences here on this blog. So watch for updates from walkers in the future.

Fish Fry with the Scrap Dogs

2009-04-03T09:12:00.000-04:00

The next Scrap Dog fundraiser will be a Fish Fry which will be held at the Portuguese American Club in Portsmouth on April 3, 2009 from 4 until midnight.

We are considering an early bird special from 4 to 7 pm with a reduced ticket price.

Dinner will be served from 4 to 9 pm.

Starting at 7 pm we will have live music.

We will be serving the tradition fish fry fare including deep fried fish, french fries, cole slaw and a stuffie along with a dessert.

We are looking to have some acoustic performers through out the night. Big Cat Blues has already offered to perform.

Members of the Community Needed

2009-04-01T16:14:00.001-04:00

Training with the

Scrap Dogs

We are interested in receiving assistance from members of the business community that are knowledgable in the fields of nutritional coaching, personal training, reflexology, massage therapy, yoga, pilates or any number of topics related to a improving or creating a better life style.

The Scrap Dogs would like to establish a training schedule that would include training sessions that the general public could join us and receive a brief instructional seminar/class prior to the walk. The public will be asked to make a donation of $5.00 per person to the Scrap Dogs. These training sessions will be held weekly or monthly based upon the Team's Training Schedule and the volunteers commitments. These times will be announced later. If you are interested in volunteering your time to conduct a seminar or would like to join us on a team walk please email msscrapdogs@gmail.com.

Facials and Fish Fry Cancelled!

2009-02-19T11:24:00.000-05:00

Our day at Spavana and our Fish Fry have been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.

Amazing Technology featured on the Today Show - 1/27/09

2009-01-27T10:28:00.003-05:00

Amazing technology in MS is a good reason why we walk for this cause.

There are all kinds of technology to relieve the affects of MS that patients (if they can afford them) have to appreciate but now lets just find a cure.

Cut and Paste the link below or click on this link:

Woman with MS overcomes adversity

Jan. 27: Jonna Patton is overcoming the limiting effects of multiple sclerosis with the help of loved ones and a new electronic device. TODAY’s Meredith Vieira talks to Jonna, her husband, Tom, and Dr. Michael O’Dell.

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/28872531#28872531

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

Scrap Dogs Musical Extravaganza!

2009-01-05T11:15:00.002-05:00

Musical Extravaganza in June 2009

The Scrap Dogs Musical Extravaganza to benefit our MS Challenge Walk Team will take place on Saturday, June 13or27, 2009 at the Glen Farm in Portsmouth, RI.

Gates will open at 10 AM, music will begin at 11 AM.

Featured musicians include ............................... To be announced

Assorted beverages and foods will be available including various local vendors.

Children's activities include moonwalk, a tattoo parlor and hair braiding.

All proceeds will benefit the New England Chapter of the MS Society and the MS Challenge Walk Team - The Scrap Dogs, a team of men and women from Newport County who participate in the 3 day 50 mile MS Challenge Walk being held September 11 - 13 in Cape Cod, MA.

Every hour of every day a person is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. MS is an unpredictable disease that can attack anyone in the prime of life. Imagine, one day you are ready to take on the world, and the next you are faced with the diagnosis of an incurable and potentially debilitating disease. Your contribution to this event will help support MS researchers efforts in searching for a cure. So that some day no one will have to hear the words " You have MS'.

Adult tickets are $20 at the gate, $15 in advance. Children 5 to 12 are $7.50 at the gate, $5.00 in advance. Children under 5 are free. If you would like to purchase tickets now please call 401-683-5377 to place your order.

No bottles, cans, or coolers are allowed at the Glen Farm. Please bring your own seating - blankets or lawn chairs.

We are looking for corporate sponsorship which includes a naming opportunity, program advertisers and performers. If you are interested in any of these please call 401-683-5377 and leave a message. Sponsorship and vendor information below
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"Alpha Dog" Sponsor needed! - Title Sponsor with Naming Opportunity

Are you or anyone you might know interested in sponsoring Newport Counties biggest local music event? If so, read below and then contact the Scrap Dogs.

First Annual Scrap Dogs Musical Event
June, 2009
Glen Farm, Portsmouth, RI
Gates open at 10 am with music starting at 11 am
Gates close at 8 pm

By taking advantage of our sponsorship opportunities you can gain access to local residents as well as gain visibility for your organization. Your sponsorship may include the following:

Advertising Exposure and Web Exposure
We offer on-site signage with include a 12" x 36" sign, stage announcements, advertising and/or logo placement in our printed program materials. We will do everything possible to make sure the event attendees remembers your contribution to our cause - MS Society. Sponsors will also receive logos and links on our continually updated blog for the duration of our event publicity.

Media Attention
The Scrap Dogs has received media coverage from most regional media outlets, including newspapers, TV, and online sources, with print, radio and television spots. Our Rock Out with the Scrap Dogs event was publicized with the help of Clear Channel radio channels, East Bay Newspapers, Newport Daily News, Mercury, The Phoenix and others drawing a diverse audience to see the event.

Quality Event Production:
Scrap Dog's reputation for getting a job done and done well is one of our own unparalleled expectations of ourselves. It takes a team to complete an event. As a team, we work together to get each of our walkers safely and comfortably through the fifty miles of the MS Challenge walk. And as a team you can expect us to run a safe and wholesome event.

Types of Sponsorship:

Performers sponsorship - Free with guaranteed 1 hour performance includes on-stage signage during your performance, on-site signage, stage announcements, full page advertisement and/or logo placement in our printed program material, your logos and links on our continually updated blog for the duration of our event publicity. Also two tickets per band member performing during event up to 10 tickets.

Alpha Dog (Presented by) sponsorship - $5000.00
Alpha Dog (Presented by) sponsorship provides you the opportunity to have your name included in the title of this event. Also includes you name on promotional posters displayed at no less then 100 locations in Newport County, on-site signage, on-stage signage, stage announcements, full color/back page advertisement and/or logo placement in our printed program material, your logos and links on our continually updated blog for the duration of our event publicity. 10 x 10 booth space during event. No tent, electricity, tables or chairs are provided. Also includes 10 tickets to the event.This category of sponsorship is limited to one company and will be awarded on a first come, first served basis upon receipt of sponsorship. Right of first refusal for title sponsorship of next years event.

Scrap Dog sponsorship - $1000.00
Scrap Dog sponsorship includes you name on promotional posters displayed at no less then 100 locations in Newport County, on-site signage, stage announcements, Front/Back full page advertisement and/or logo placement in our printed program material, your logos and links on our continually updated blog for the duration of our event publicity. 10 x 10 booth space during event. No tent, electricity, tables or chairs are provided. Also includes six tickets to the event. This category is limited to just two companies/individuals and will be awarded on a first come, first served basis upon receipt of sponsorship. Right of first refusal for corporate sponsorship of next years event.

Scrap Puppy sponsorship - $500.00
Scrap Puppy sponsorship includes you name on promotional posters displayed at no less then 100 locations in Newport County, on-site signage, stage announcements, full page advertisement and/or logo placement in our printed program material, your logos and links on our continually updated blog for the duration of our event publicity. 10 x 10 booth space during event. No tent, electricity, tables or chairs are provided. Also includes four tickets to the event.

Vendor sponsorship with Vehicle/Cart - $200.00
Vendor sponsorship includes stage announcements, quarter page advertisement and/or logo placement in our printed program material, your logos and links on our continually updated blog for the duration of our event publicity. Space provided for your vehicle/cart in a location accessible by attendees. No tent, electricity, tables or chairs are provided. If electricity is necessary additional costs will be required.

Vendor sponsorship - $150.00
Vendor sponsorship includes stage announcements, quarter page advertisement and/or logo placement in our printed program material, your logos and links on our continually updated blog for the duration of our event publicity. 10 x 10 booth space during event. No tent, electricity, tables or chairs are provided. If electricity is necessary additional costs will be required.

Program Advertising
Event program will be published prior to the day of the event and handed out to all ticketed attendees. Black and white inserts are all that is available. Proceeds from the program/event will fund the MS Challenge Walk Team - Scrap Dogs. For more information call 401-683-5377.

full page 7.5" x 5" $100.00
half page 3.5" x 5" $ 50.00
quarter page 3.5" x 2" $ 25.00
name listing $ 10.00

For more information please call 401-683-5377. Thank you. The Scrap Dogs

2009 Fundraising to begin!

2009-01-05T09:35:00.002-05:00

Well 2009 is here and the Scrap Dogs are committed to raising some funds for the MS Society - New England Chapter's MS Challenge Walk.

We have scheduled two events.

The first is A day of facials with the Scrap Dogs at Spavana Day Spa in Portsmouth, RI on March 7. This event is being hosted by John Fitzgerald of Spavana. He will be preforming facials throughout the day with all proceeds benefiting the Scrap Dogs. Book your facial early because there isn't a lot of appointments available. Call 401-293-0920 today.

The second is a Fish Fry with the Scrap Dogs being held at the Portuguese American Club (PA Club) in Portsmouth, RI on April 3. This event is being hosted by the Scrap Dogs and various local bands. We will be selling tickets to this event starting Febuary 15th. The night will consist of good food and live accoustic music. For more information call 401-683-5377.

Other events in the works is a mucis festival in June, A Kids Day, and Training with the Scrap Dog sessions starting in April and running through August. More on these events to follow.

Scrap Dogs Biggest Loser Contest

2008-12-05T15:20:00.000-05:00

2008 Biggest Loser Contest
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Scrap Dog's Biggest Loser Contest - started September 30, 2008

We have approximately 11 members of team, family and friends that will be taking part in the contest. Anyone interested in joining the biggest loser please contact Carol Patin at carol.patin@langnaturals.com by Thursday morning with your weights.

Each contestant will be weighing themselves at home and email their weights to Carol at carol.patin@langnaturals.com on Tuesday mornings each week.

Carol is going to track the percentage of weight lost by each person. The person with the highest percentage wins! She will email a list out weekly to each contestant with percentages lost.

Lets all stay honest, motivated and lose the weight.

The winner will receive a gift certificate to a local restaurant which will be determined shortly.

The contest will end December 9th.

Please send your $20.00 entry fee to Carol.

Carol and the winning scrap dog team member will split the entry fees and apply it toward their fundraising efforts.

Weekly totals/results will be posted here as a comment. To read all the postings and to add your own comments, click on the word "COMMENTS" below. Happy posting.

Look at the very bottom of the blog to see some fun additions for all of us in the biggest loser contest!

The show must go on - You Tube Video

2008-11-24T18:08:00.002-05:00

On the right side of this blog you will find a clickable link to a short film by Kristie Salerno Kent. The film is entitled "The Show Must Go On". This film will help us understand what living with MS is like for those that suffer with this disease.

Today, there is no cure for multiple sclerosis, and with diagnosis occurring most frequently between the ages of 20 and 50, many individuals face a lifetime filled with unpredictability and symptoms that are described in this film.

Please click on the video image and share the experience of living with MS.

Rock out with the Scrap Dogs was a Huge Success!

2008-11-24T07:47:00.003-05:00

Five local bands come together to perform at Jimmy's Saloon while a few hundred people sat back and enjoyed the music all while supporting a good cause, MS Society of New England and the Scrap Dogs - a group of men and women that has come together to raise awareness and funds for MS.

The Scrap Dogs also sold raffle rickets and pizza slices. The raffle prizes were gift certificates made by local business that included Flint Audio Video, Portobellos Jewelers, Big Mama's Music, Brick Alley Pub, Barking Crab, Island Cinemas, Island Surf and Skate, West Main Pizza and a Celtics framed collectible from Sports Memorabalia, 6 lobsters from Aquidneck Lobster, a gift basket from Beach House Newport. Pizza was provided by West Main Pizza and Pizza Hollywood.

First up on line up was Bloody Knuckles who entertained a full house of adults and children alike. Big Cat Blues followed next with a great set of bluesy music. US went next playing covers that everyone enjoyed. After a quick drum change, Braman's Lane played a mix of orginal music and covers followed by the new heavy metal band Dawn of the Demon.

About fifteen members of the Viking Riders, a local group of motorcycle riders that is a non profit organization dedicated to helping those in need, presented the Scrap Dogs with a donation of $150.00 and also stayed and enjoyed the music.

The event was a huge success. The house was packed with local newport residents, old friends and lots of new ones and the amount raised for this charity by those people is greatly appreciated by the Scrap Dogs and especially by the MS Society New England Chapter.

To see exactly what was raised during this event please go to our team page at National MS Society - Challenge Walk:

Rock Out with the Scrap Dogs

2008-11-21T13:35:00.000-05:00

COME ONE AND COME ALL! A NIGHT OF LIVE MUSIC WITH A PURPOSE! SUPPORT MS AND THE SCRAP DOGS!

More Information to follow................................

Thank You,

2008-11-20T11:29:00.000-05:00

Thanks to the following Newport County businesses for displaying our MS Benefit Poster and helping to advertising this worthy event - Rock out with the Scrap Dogs.

Lazar's Liquors, West Main Road, Middletown
Stop and Shop, West Main Road, Middletown
Andrew's Liquors, Broadway, Newport
A-1 Pizza, Broadway, Newport
Newport Prescription Center, Broadway, Newport
Ocean Coffee Roasters, Washington Square, Newport
Wellington Liquors, Thames Street, Newport
Ocean Coffee Breeze, Thames Street, Newport
Fire House Pizza, Thames Street, Newport
Fifth Ward Liquors, Thames Street, Newport
Stop and Shop, Bellevue Avenue, Newport
UPS Store, Bellevue Avenue, Newport
Laundry Mat, Bellevue Avenue, Newport
Aquidneck Pizza, Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown
Elemental, Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown
Aquidneck Liquor, East Main Road, Middletown
Rocco's Pizza, East Main Rd, Portsmouth
The Green Grocer, East Main Road, Portsmouth
Anna D's, East Main Road, Portsmouth
Clements Marketplace, East Main Road, Portsmouth
Ferriera's Package Store, East Main Road, Portsmouth
Foodworks, East Main Road, Portsmouth
Custom Coffee House, West Main Road, Portsmouth
West Main Pizza, West Main Road, Portsmouth
Jimmy's Saloon, Memorial Boulevard, Newport
Reidy's, East Main Road, Portsmouth
501's Restaurant, Park Avenue, Portsmouth
Moriarty's Liquor Locker, East Main Road, Portsmout
Chase's Pizza & Deli, Chase Road, Portsmouth
Cumberland Farm @ East Main & Sprague, Portsmouth
Allen's Wine & Spirits. East Main Road, Portsmouth
Shop & Wash Laundromat, East Main Road, Middletown
Steve's Pizza, East Main Road, Portsmouth
North End Pizzeria, East Main Road, Portsmouth

Thanks for the help!

Please support these businesses so that they are able to continue to support the community.

Viking Riders to make a donation

2008-11-20T09:15:00.000-05:00

The Viking Riders of Rhode Island are based on Aquidneck Island and are a local non-profit group that was formed in 1932 and became incorporated in 1996. Their group is made up of motorcycle riders dedicated to helping our community. They are best known for the Turkey ride at Thanksgiving and their toy drives at Christmas. They also collect donations and support various local charities and individuals through out the year.

They will be attending our "Rock out with the Scrap Dogs" benefit at Jimmy's saloon and presenting us with a donation.

You have to appreciate when members of the community pull together and help each other.

Thank you Viking Riders!

Index - The Viking Riders web site.

Scrap Dogs take to the airways!

2008-10-30T09:59:00.006-04:00

Press releases have been sent out to various Rhode Island and Massachusetts TV and radio stations, newpapers and magazines asking for listings in their calendar of events either on their websites, on air or in print for our fundraiser event at Jimmy's Saloon on November 21st.

We have listings on a few web site calendars including empowher.com, rimonthly.com and projo.com.

But Monday, October 27th, we made it to the airways because around 10:30 this morning, Jenn on WHJY 94 PRO FM did a nice community listing concerning our event including date, time, location and a brief MS snipet! We also have a community listing on WHJJ also.

Keep your ears open while listening to the radio or TV and watch those newspapers because you never know when and where the Scrap Dogs are going to show up!

Thank you clear channel, empowher.com and all the others for the listings.

See our calendar listing at http://whjy.com/pages/community_calendar.html?feed=105404&article=4460236

Well Deserved Recognition!

2008-10-16T12:29:00.004-04:00

The Scrap Dogs are out to take a bite out of MS - EastBayRI.com

Follow the above link to the East Bay RI (Sakonnet Times) to see an achievement article written about the Scrap Dogs.

My Beach Designs makes donation to the Scrap Dogs

2008-10-12T08:49:00.002-04:00

My Beach Designs of Portsmouth which is owned by Ashley Roggero, exhibited at the 1st Annual Health and Wellness Fair at the Green Grocer on October 11th. It was a small quaint fair with several local business exhibiting including organic farmers, personal chefs, holistic healers, chiropratic centers and others.

Ashley displayed some of her sterling silver sea glass jewelry and had a table set up where she assisted some young children in making their own sea glass, shark's tooth and arrowhead necklaces. A portion of her proceeds are being donated to the Scrap Dogs Team toward our 2009 Fundraising efforts.

Yankee Candle Fundraiser - October 3 - October 28, 2008

2008-10-02T12:37:00.005-04:00

Here is the information on our VERY FIRST FUNDRAISER that has been confirmed and scheduled. Please Everyone can and should participate and purchase their holiday gifts!

Yankee Candle Catalog Sale Scheduled to start no later then October 14, 2009

A proceed of each order will be donated to MS Challenge Walk Team - The Scrap Dogs

All checks must be made out to : Jane Roggero

Ending Date is October 28, 2009

Call if you would like to see a catalog and place an order - 401-683-2117.

Team Members see comment for additional information

Make a donation to The Scrap Dogs

2008-09-30T21:30:00.001-04:00

The Scrap Dogs are asking you to support our fund raising efforts with a tax deductible donation. It's faster and easier than ever to support this cause that's so important to us. Simply click on the link at the bottom of this message.

Any amount, great or small, helps to make a difference in the lives of people living with MS. We appreciate your support and look forward to letting you know how we do.

National MS Society - Challenge Walk:

Click here to view the team page for Scrap Dogs

If the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address:http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Challenge/MAMChallengeWalkEvents?team_id=101716&pg=team&fr_id=8862&s_tafId=72450

Thank you.

Our the amount of funds collected in 2008 can be seen in the attached comment.

Also our 2009 goal will be updated in an attached comment as the year progresses.

Fundraising Event Ideas

2008-09-12T21:38:00.002-04:00

We are planning many fundraising opportunities for all of our family, friends and the whole community.

We look forward to seeing everyone at our events.

Review Fundraising Ideas listed in the attached comments.

Watch for our updated calendar of events shortly.

Volunteers Needed / Walkers Needed

2008-09-11T21:40:00.000-04:00

Scrap Dogs is recruiting interested individuals who are willing join the Scrap Team as volunteers. We need volunteers to help us in organizing and running our fundraising events.

We are located in the Portsmouth, RI area but our fundraising efforts reach far beyond that so please offer your services no matter where you are located.

We are also looking for people interested in joining our team and walking the MS Challenge Walk in 2009 in Cape Cod, MA. For additional information concerning completing an MS Challenge please email us at janer2117@aol.com.

Looking forward to meeting team members!

Team Information

2008-09-10T22:45:00.000-04:00

The Comments listed below are current listings pretaining to the Scrap Dog Team Members concerning meetings, events, goals, etc. All postings are listed with the newest listing first.

Ms Challenge Walk 2008 Complete!

2008-09-10T01:00:00.000-04:00

Can you believe it, I can't but its true! We walked 50 miles in 3 days in beautiful Cape Cod, MA.

The first day of our walk started in Hyannis as it has in the past 7 years and continued on to Brewster to the Cape Cod Sea Camps. Along the way there were literally hundreds of people offering everything one needs to complete the days 20 miles including water, gatorade, snacks, medical care and the most appreciated thing - kind words of enthusiasm. The number of people volunteering at the various rest stops, riding bicycles, riding motorcycles or driving cars is amazing. As a walker, their jobs seem so much harder. With 20 miles done its time to soak your feet, get a massage and have a hot shower. I soon learned that the aches from walking 20 miles don't set in until you sit down! The weather for the first 20 was Sunny and a tad bit humid but over all quite nice.

The second day of our walk started in Brewster headed out to Eastham and then we turned around and headed back. A second day of walking 20 miles was completed with the same help from the volunteers. The weather today wasn't as nice. We started out with an overcast dark gray sky with a few showers, shortly after lunch we finally had a little sun but a lot of humidity and then the skies opened up and the down pours started. Hurricane Hannah had come to visit and she made it to Sea Camps before us. Of course she was down grade to a tropical depression by the time she made it up to New England, lucky for us.

The third day of our started in Brewster and we headed to Dennis. Today was just a short walk of 10 miles. Hurricane Hannah was blowing out of town when we started. Her winds kept us cool. By the time our ten miles was up, we sitting down to enjoy a nice barbeque with the sun out and it was getting warm.

From a sea of blue there will hopefully come a cure for the orange bouys aflout during our walk.

As a team we have to say we couldn't have done it with out all those that donated to our cause. Thank you - Thank you. Of course if you haven't yet there is still time.