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THE
NATIONAL MS SOCIETY...ONE THING PEOPLE WITH MS CAN COUNT ON news bulletin 
Dateline: April 19, 2001 Time Is
Ticking To Pre-Register For The National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s MS
WALK On Sunday, April 22, 29 And May 6 Make a commitment to help over 8,400 area residents with multiple
sclerosis by pre-registering today for one of 21 MS WALKs throughout the
Greater Delaware Valley area on Sunday, April 22, 29 and, May 6.
Participants collect pledges to help fund important MS research and to
support local empowerment programs for families and individuals affected
by MS. Each site features live music, family entertainment, well-stocked
rest stops, a picnic lunch, medical/transportation support, prizes for top
fund raisers. and a festive finish-line party. Participants may register
on the day of the event at designated areas beginning at 9:00 a.m. The
MS WALK will begin at 10:00 a.m. at all sites rain or shine! Call
800-883-WALK or visit the MS WALK web site at
www.walk4ms.org,
for more information. “The MS
WALK is very important to our organization. Every year it helps raise the
money we need to fund breakthrough research as well as programs for people
with MS. Past research has led to the development of three drugs for the
treatment of the disease—Avonex, Betaseron and Copaxone. This year’s
MS WALK has two goals. In addition to raising funds for research and
client programs, we are trying to educate people about MS and the option
of these new drug treatments,“ says Judith G. Cohen, Greater Delaware
Valley Chapter president. For those who
need a faster pace, two MS Walks sites offer runs of varying lengths for
joggers of all abilities. On Sunday, April 29, West Goshen Township Park
is sponsoring a 5k run and on May 6, the Philadelphia Museum Of Art site
will hold a 10k run through Fairmount Park. Call for more information or
to register. Please Click Here To Find Out Information About A Site Near You |
