C.H. Robinson Rides for A Great Cause


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Wed. June 6th, 2012 - by Whit Grebitus

<p><strong>Eden Prairie</strong><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">C.H. Robinson Worldwide is the title sponsor for the Bike MS: C.H. Robinson Worldwide MS 150 Ride that takes place June 9 to 10, 2012 in Minnesota. The company is the title sponsor for the third consecutive year.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">The two-day biking event is the largest cycling event in the state, covering an estimated 150 miles. The ride begins in Duluth, Minnesota and ends near the Twin Cities. Donations raised through the ride directly help people affected by multiple sclerosis through support programs, services and research, according to a press release. The Upper Midwest Chapter of the National MS Society serves over 17,000 people living with the disease. In 2011, event raised more than $2.8 million in 2011.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">The company got involved with the MS 150 in 2004 with a group of 12 C.H. Robinson employees who shared a passion for cycling. "Team Robinson" now consists of more than 550 employees, families, and friends.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">"Watching our team as it grows and seeing how our members are impacting the National MS Society is very rewarding," said Peter Borgen, 2012 Team Captain and Original Team Robinson Rider. "The support Team Robinson receives from our executives, co-workers, friends and family is tremendous. I am very proud of the work that we all have done to help find a cure for MS." </p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href="http://www.chrobinson.com/en/us/" target="_new"> C.H. Robinson </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">