Fayetteville Walks to End Multiple Sclerosis in April

FAYETTEVILLE -- Walk MS: Northwest Arkansas 2015 will be held Saturday, April 18 at Lake Fayetteville. Hosted by the National MS Society, this event aims to raise awareness and funds to support Arkansans affected by Multiple Sclerosis.

More than 3,700 Arkansans have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, and more than 11,200 Arkansans are affected in some way by the disease. This year, Walk MS has set a goal of $56,000 to support research, assistance and treatment for people living with MS.

Walk MS: Northwest Arkansas is a crucial fundraising and awareness event that contributes to the Societys overall mission, says Ray Mack, National MS Society Vice President of Development for Arkansas. We are thankful for the continued support of our corporate partners, volunteers and participants who are committed to the Societys vision of a world free of MS. Together we can achieve the Societys mission to stop disease progression, restore function and end MS forever.

This event is one of dozens taking place nationwide this year. Since its founding in 1988, Walk MS has raised over $870 million, helping over 2.3 million people worldwide living with MS.

Walk MS: Northwest Arkansas 2015 is a family-friendly, fully accessible event. On-site registration and check-in begins 9:00 a.m. with the event starting at 10:00 a.m. Complimentary food and entertainment will be provided before and after the event. Registration is free of charge, though participants are encouraged to help raise funds.

To register or learn more, visit the Walk MS webste here.

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Fayetteville Walks to End Multiple Sclerosis in April