Article By SMT Writer
Beth Farrah
The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation is proud to host the 19th year of the Multiple Sclerosis Walk in Southeast Missouri at the West City Park in Dexter. To support the people and foundation raising money for this disease, you can register to walk at 4:00pm on Saturday, September 22nd. The walk will officially begin at 5:00pm. There will be a one mile walk and a three mile walk but supporters are welcome to walk however far they choose.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the central nervous system. Thousands of people in America are diagnosed with MS every year. Although it is rarely fatal, this disease is very serious and harmful to the human body and affects many families and individuals nationally and locally.
The Multiple Sclerosis Walk will help raise money to go towards research and hospitals that are hoping to find a cure or more efficient treatments. This particular walk includes a lot of Southeast Missourians from Poplar Bluff, Portageville, Malden, New Madrid, Dexter, and the surrounding areas. The committee is looking forward to a large turnout for this important event.
There will be many exciting activities taking place on Saturday at the Dexter Park. While enjoying the cold drinks and freshly grilled hotdogs, you will be contributing to a great cause. There will be a silent auction, a raffle for quilts, a cake walk, and an Elvis impersonator for entertainment. There will also be a lot of fun and games for the kids that attend the walk. There will be blowup bounce houses, face painting, and a visit from JoJo the clown.
The walk will start at 5:00pm and will end around 7:30pm. Donations will be highly appreciated and will go towards a meaningful cause. Put on your walking shoes and come out and support the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation and the many individuals affected by this disease.
