TWIN FALLS Bed racing in downtown Twin Falls is a crazy sight, but its meant to call attention to multiple sclerosis, an illness with devastating effects.

Judy and John Fisher organize an annual Bed Race fundraiser, now in its third year, to support MS research. Five-person teams will race downtown June 16, and its time to prepare your bed and polish your racing technique.

It started as a wild idea of a way to raise money, John said. We make more money this way than by walking.

While the Twin Falls couple still participates in a multiple sclerosis walk, John said, their fundraising from the Bed Race grew from $500 the first year to $3,000 last year.

Besides the main event, raffle prizes will include visits to Lagoon, Roaring Springs, Cactus Petes Resort Casino and Silver City.

Each year weve had a better turnout and weve had a lot of good help and sponsors, said Judy, who has MS. Which is great because people dont seem to realize how serious the illness is.

David Elgan of Jerome is an example of how the illness can change the course of a life. Elgans military career with the National Guard was squashed after his diagnosis in 2010.

The pain in my feet was so bad I couldnt run, Elgan said. I wish more people knew what MS is and what its all about. This disease takes away your life.

Elgan is trying to assemble a team for the races but said it will be a last-minute feat if it comes together.

Ive never laughed so much in my life, Elgan said of watching last years races.

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Prep Your Bed for Multiple Sclerosis