07 Apr 2014 Walk MS: Central Arkansas 2014 scheduled for Saturday
Central Arkansas-area residents will join together for Walk MS: Central Arkansas 2014 on Saturday, April 12, at the Little Rock River Market to make a powerful statement and keep moving toward a cure for multiple sclerosis.
Walk MS: Central Arkansas is a signature fundraising event for the National MS Society that raises funds to support MS research and provide services to individuals impacted by multiple sclerosis. The Society strives to raise $100,000 this year from Central Arkansas-area partners and participants to drive research for a cure and support vital programs and services that serve more than 11,200 Arkansans affected by multiple sclerosis, including more than 3,700 diagnosed with the disease.
“This year we anticipate increased participation and funds as individuals and community members gather together to raise awareness for the MS movement,” said Ray Mack, vice president of development for Arkansas. “We could not accomplish these goals without the continued support of our volunteers and participants who are dedicated to moving forward for a world free of MS.”
Walk MS: Central Arkansas 2014 offers family, friends, neighbors and co-workers the opportunity to mobilize in support of Arkansas families impacted by MS. Participants can walk or run a scenic one mile route near the Little Rock River Market. Participants receive an official Walk MS T-shirt and can also enjoy complimentary food and entertainment before and after the event.
Visit walkMSarkansas.org to register to walk, volunteer or make a donation. Online registration is currently open. There is no cost to register and no minimum pledge required. However, the average participant raises $225 and fundraising prizes are awarded beginning at the $100 level. Participants may also register on-site at the Little Rock River Market (400 President Clinton Ave.) on event day. On-site registration and check-in begins at 9 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. official start time.
Walk MS is the rallying point of the MS movement, a community coming together to raise funds and celebrate hope for the future.
