Our Story

My name is Linda Bushong-Reid, and I have become actively involved in the fight against MS in a number of ways.

Bike MS, an annual two-day, 150-mile bicycle ride that has become the premier fundraising cycling series in the nation. I am a proud member of the award-winning Big Bananas, the top fundraisers among all of North Florida Friends and Family teams. My husband, Bruce Reid, is the Big Bananas team captain.

For additional event information:
My personal 2021 Bike MS page
Join the Big Bananas team

In addition to Bike MS, I’ve also participated in the Walk for MS, the MS MuckFest, ran the Boston Marathon raising money for MS, and now Desserts for Donations – a “do-it-yourself” fundraising effort that combines my baking talent with my passion for helping others. All of the dessert items are baked from scratch and all proceeds from sales are donated to the MS Society. Even our delivery service in the immediate Jacksonville, FL area is free! Craving something sweet yet? Head over to my desserts page to view the large selection of tasty treats.

I truly hope that someday I will see the world free of MS. Your generosity, support, and great taste is greatly appreciated!

Linda Bushong Reid and Bruce Reid Big Bananas bike team
Linda Bushong Reid various desserts

What is MS?

Multiple Sclerosis, or MS, is a chronic, often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system, which is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. Symptoms may be mild, such as numbness in the limbs, or severe, such as paralysis or loss of vision. The progress, severity, and specific symptoms of MS are unpredictable and vary from one person to another. More than 400,000 people in the United States suffer from MS.
Today, new treatments and advances in research are giving new hope to people affected by the disease. The National MS Society funds the research and assists those individuals diagnosed with the disease. 81% of the MS Society’s budget is raised through fundraising efforts throughout the United States, and Desserts for Donations in one of the fundraising efforts in the Northeast Florida region.

For more information:
National MS Society
National MS, North Florida Chapter