WILLIAMSBURG — Despite the rainy forecast, Army veteran Randall Pope arrived in Williamsburg after his first day on the road in his mission to raise money for multiple sclerosis research.
To raise awareness about MS and to raise money for people in need of power wheelchairs, Pope will ride 250 miles in his power chair from Christopher Newport University to the Pentagon. His endeavor coincides with the 30th anniversary of receiving his MS diagnosis.
The ride will take him along some of Virginia’s most historic college campuses, including his stop at William & Mary on May 28.
“I want to show people that have MS or those that have injuries, you can do this. You can get up and get out. People like myself, we’re not just laying around in bed all day feeling sorry for ourselves. We’re here to live and this disease doesn’t have to be a death sentence,” Pope said.
Pope’s ride will continue until he reaches the Pentagon next week.
Randall is raising money for the ride through his Rolling with Randall Facebook page. He will also host Facebook Live updates throughout his ride to share progress along the way.
To donate or to learn more about the initiative, visit Rolling with Randall on Facebook.