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Curtis W. Martin Named 2018 Ride Marshal of the Year for the BP MS 150 Bicycle Ride From Houston to Austin
Published Date: November 19, 2018
Curtis W. Martin, Co-Managing Partner of the firm’s Texas offices, has been named 2018 Ride Marshal of the Year for the annual BP MS 150. The annual 150-mile bicycle ride from Houston to Austin, Texas took place on April 28-29, 2018. The ride has become the largest event of its kind in North America.
Teaching, leading and counseling come naturally to Curt who as Ride Marshal, helped other riders by changing flat tires along the route and ensuring others rode safely and comfortably. Ride Marshals, who also ride the route themselves, serve as safety ambassadors and provide special assistance as needed. Curt raised more than $19,000 for the 2018 MS 150. In 2017, he was inducted into the Fundraising Hall of Fame of the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society Lone Star Chpater. Curt has been one of the event’s top 300 fund raisers since 2008 raising more than $140,000 for this worthy charity.