Over 1,500 participants will come together for MS Walk events across Saskatchewan on Sunday, May 27, including in Weyburn, to demonstrate their power in helping change the lives of Canadians affected by multiple sclerosis. The Saskatchewan Blue Cross MS Walk offers individuals and teams the chance to celebrate hope and join the fight against MS, while raising crucial funds for the cause.
“Each step and research announcement shows me that we are moving in the right direction and closer to a cure,” said Tracy Krushen, who was diagnosed with MS in 2001. This will be her 15th MS Walk. “Every day I try to focus on what I have and what I can do, which has helped me appreciate my family, work, and relationships even more. I do sometimes worry that my MS will progress, which is why it has always been important for me to help raise awareness and funds. I focus on what a cure would mean, and to me, that means relief and not having to worry that someday my kids may be diagnosed with MS.”
The MS Society is dedicated to funding research and services that empower Canadians affected by multiple sclerosis. Money raised through the MS Walk will help fund things such as:
• MS research- Research into causes and risk factors, treatments for progressive forms of MS, translational research, scholarships, stem cells, Vitamin D, diet and exercise.
• Programs and services- A variety of programs and services that help people affected by MS effectively manage and cope with the disease, such as support groups and financial assistance.
• Advocacy work- Lobbying for more flexible income and employment supports for Canadians affected by MS, caregiver supports, coordinated care, and more investment from our governments in MS research.
Check-in for the Weyburn Walk takes place at 11:30 a.m. on May 27 at the Weyburn Comprehensive School, and the walk begins at noon.
All MS Walk events have routes of varying lengths, including wheelchair-accessible routes. Participants will also have the opportunity to join in on start/finish line activities as well as hear amazing speeches from people living with MS.
To learn more about MS and the activities of the MS Society of Canada, the public may visit mssociety.ca.
