Walk Helps Wipe Out Multiple Sclerosis
by EFRAIN COLON
Sunday, April 21, 2013 will be a day to walk a mile in someone else's
shoes … 4.75 miles to be exact. The 2013 Walk MS: Sandhills will be held
at Honeycutt Park on 352 Devers St. in Fayetteville.
On this day, people will come together and join one another in a walk
with the common goal of putting an end to multiple sclerosis. Affecting
more than 13,500 people in the Carolinas
alone, multiple sclerosis is a disease in
which significant damage is done to the
myelin sheath around the body's nerves, thus
negatively affecting the brain and spinal cord.
With an opening ceremony at 1:30 p.m. and
a route of nearly five miles, the walk will
be held with the intentions to unite those
who bravely stand against the disease and to
raise $65,000 for research funding. Whether
suffering from the disease or showing support
for the fight against it, all are welcome to take
part in this common goal.
This walk is one of 13 that the National MS
Society hosts in the spring. During the fall,
they host two biking events with the same
goal. This generous organization, believe it or
not, operates as a nonprofit. They understand
that funding is a very important part of
pursuing their goals and sincerely appreciate
all who support the cause.
The money that is raised through their efforts goes to support critical
funding for a variety of programs and services. Including those in the
Tar Heel state, the National MS Society serves more than 14,000 people
across the United States. Being good stewards of money, a generous
portion of funding that the National MS Society receives is used to the
benefit of those suffering. Going a step even further with their money,
the organization funds research efforts along with several programs
to help progress the unending and noble quest to find a cure for this
horrible disease.
Monica Tierney of the National MS Society said that she appreciates
all of the support that is shown in the
Fayetteville area with regards to finding an
end to multiple sclerosis. With a personal
connection to multiple sclerosis in her own
life, she joined the organization and hasn't
looked back. Seeing hundreds of people
coming out and showing their dedication
to the cause, Tierney is humbled to see just
how far the organization has come. As well,
she encourages everyone to come out and
show support.
For those who would like to be a part of
the walk, you can go to the National M.S.
Society's website and find the page for
Fayetteville's walk. From there, you will
find several ways to get involved including
donating to the cause, volunteering, joining
or even starting a team to walk. The
National MS Society encourages people to
get involved in several of their programs
and walks. If a great journey begins with a single step, then the greatest will
begin when everyone steps together in unity.
Be the difference in someone's life
because the life that you save could be
EFRAIN COLON, Contributing Writer.
your own. Go to www.nationalmssociety. Comments? Editor@upandcomingweekly.
com.
org for more information.
Saturday, April 20th
vs.
Harrisburg Stampede
7:30 p.m. Game time
Tailgating starts at 4:30 p.m.
Tickets $5.00 - $25.00
Purchase at Crown Box Office
or Ticketmaster.com
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