MS Cycling Country Challenge, New Jersey

I’ve been cycling the MS Country Challenge to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis for 5 events (2018,2019,2021,2022,2024) the last 3 with my oldest daughter. My youngest daughter made and sold jewelry raising $350 in 2022. I ride for my brother Rob, cousin Mary and the millions living with this debilitating and painful disease. At all the events we’ve met some incredible people who have MS and volunteers/riders that are passionate about supporting a cure & services for those effected by this disease.

Most years I’m a top fundraiser with a grand total of $25,000+ thanks to my changing teams and continued support from really generous colleagues, friends and family. We’re inspired by all the love and support you’ve given us.

Thank you

The Douglas Family.

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

4/6/14-4/6/15 - Participated in the HoneyBeeNet Program as a citizen scientist by setting up a Fairbanks Grain Scale measuring beehive weight  everyday for 1 year. Weight is an indicator of the health of the hive. The scale record is a direct record of plant-pollinator interaction. Honey bee sampling of nectar flows can be ideal for studying linkages between pollinator-climate/ecosystem. Thank you Wayne Esaias for all your help and your fascinating work behind the HoneyBeeNet program.

Member of Morris/Somerset beekeeping branch/ New Jersey Beekeepers Association from 2009-2017

2010-2015 Volunteered  at the 4-H Fair in Chester N.J. for the Morris/Somerset Beekeepers Associations booth educating the public about honeybees and selling honey, lipbalm, t-shirts and soap.

Marins Mountain Honey

2017-2018 – Lectured at various elementary schools and libraries about the importance of honeybees. Designed and built an interactive exhibit that children act out the various roles of a honeybee colony. Displayed a live colony with a marked queen for observation. Sold our own lip balm and honey locally from 2010-2018

1988 Kevin Clinton scholarship fund benefit dance featuring the New Kids on the Block at Catholic Memorial High School, West Roxbury, M.A.

Volunteered Mobile Disc Jockey services by coordinating rental & setup of audio system and homemade flashing lighting system which included 3 tiered mirrorball lighting effects. Played music until the New Kids on the Block performed.