Cycle for MS Sunday in Canfield

CANFIELD

Cyclists of all ages can show off their bicycling skills for a cause at the Canfield Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

They will be able to participate in a five-hour spin-a-thon for the third annual Cycle for a Cure, an event dedicated to raising money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Buckeye Chapter.

Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disease that causes nerve damage, deteriorating communication between the body and brain.

Last year, Cycle for a Cure raised more than $10,000. Shelly Colucci, Cycle for a Cure co-founder and Pure Cycle owner, hopes to double that amount.

Cyclers can spin for $20 per hour. The rest of the event is free. Local businesses donated food, services, a bounce house, gift baskets and more.

Colucci credits her grandmother, who was diagnosed with MS five days after Colucci – who was the first grandchild of the family – was born, for her fundraising drive.

“She fought because of me,” she said.

So, Colucci fights because of her.

Read more about the event in Saturday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.