Heroes Live Forever

"Heroes Live Forever" is a group of friends, family and co-workers that have made a committment to end Multiple Sclerosis

Jeff Kerr, our Team Captain, was diagnosed with MS in February of 2006 at the age of 35. Jeff is a Lieutenant with the York County, VA Sheriff's Office and is married with three beautiful daughters, Jeff has been cycling for several years and has participated in other chartible bike rides, but never the MS Bike Ride. Jeff decided he wanted to make a difference and fight this dreadful disease. Jeff formed a cycling team, Heroes Live Forever, and particpated in the 2006 MS 150. Heroes Live Forever consisted of 7 members and they raised $3,000. Jeff considered this a huge success, but just the beginning. Jeff and his wife and Co-Captain, Shannon, worked diligently at growing their team. The 2007 Heroes Live Forever Cycling Team consisted of 31 members and they raised $23,475 receiving the National MS Society's coveted Platinum Award. In 2008, Heroes Live Forever grew to 55 members and raised $39,500.


Jeff has a renewed passion for this event. Kaitie, his oldest daughter, will me 19 in March and she is in the final stages of an Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis. She is a sophomore at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Please don't let this dreadful disease stop her from living her dreams. Help us Fight MS!!!!

Members of Heroes Live Forever come from all walks of life to include: law enforcement officers, teachers, computer techs, physicians, print media reporters and photographers, retired military, business owners, sales representatives, laborers, clerical office workers and college students. Its amazing how this diverse group has come together to make such a difference.

Join our team as a cyclist or a volunteer! Make a donation online! Send in a check! Talk to your employer about becoming a sponsor of the MS Bike Tour! There are so many ways to make a difference in the fight against MS, and it all begins right here.