Walk For MS To Draw Hundreds To Bel Air

From National MS Society: Since 1988, hundreds of thousands of people have taken part in Walk MS events across the country raising critical funds and awareness for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. This year, the cumulative fundraising 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.”

Over 700 people are expected to raise more than $80,000 at Walk MS: Bel Air on May 6. Walk MS is an opportunity for people living with MS and those who care about them to connect, join together, and be inspired. 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.

Genentech, Novartis and Sanofi Genzyme are national sponsors of Walk MS. Walk MS is locally presented by Booz Allen Hamilton.

WHEN: Saturday, May 6. Registration opens at 8:00 a.m.; Walk begins at 9:00 a.m.

WHERE: Bel Air High School, 100 Heighe Street, Bel Air, MD 21014

PARTICIPATION/ VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION: Visit walkMS.org, call 855-372-1331 or email fundraisingsupport@nmss.org.

WHY: Walk MS unites teams of families, friends, neighbors and co-workers to raise funds that drive groundbreaking MS research, provide life-changing services and guarantee a supportive community for those who need it most.

HASHTAGS: #walkMS and #WalkTogether

For more information about multiple sclerosis and the National MS Society go to nationalMSsociety.org or call 800-344-4867.

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