Nearly 1,500 people are expected to raise more than $98,000 at Walk MS: Reno/Sparks this Saturday.
Walk MS is an opportunity for people living with MS and those who care about them to connect and join together. In 2016 alone, nearly 300,000 people at more than 550 locations across the country walked to create a world free of MS, raising nearly $50 million.
Since 1988, hundreds of thousands of people have taken part in Walk MS events across the country raising funds and awareness for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. This year, the cumulative fundraising since 1988 - is expected to surpass $1 billion
“Walk MS is a joyous gathering with a wonderful ‘we’re in this together’ feeling,” said Cyndi Zagieboylo, President and CEO of the National MS Society. “Every participant, volunteer, donor and sponsor is helping to drive us toward this exciting $1 billion milestone. Together, we are accelerating progress in making life-changing breakthroughs so that each person with MS can live her or his best life.”
The event will take place at Wingfield Park, with check-in opening at 7:30 a.m. The walk begins at 9:30 a.m.
For more information about multiple sclerosis and the National MS Society go to nationalMSsociety.org or call 800-344-4867.
