The MS Society of Canada, Saskatchewan Division officially kicked off the Saskatchewan Blue Cross MS Walk in the Battlefords May 29
While participants still have until June 13 to collect donations and submit their pledges, the amount raised as of June 1 was $11,000.
Walk co-ordinator Rebecca Button said she is pleased with the results.
“The Battlefords has once again shown its generosity and commitment to fighting multiple sclerosis,” she said. “Thank you so much to all of our participants, volunteers, sponsors and donors.”
The money raised will be invested in world-leading Canadian MS research, government advocacy, financial support and programs and services for individuals affected by multiple sclerosis.
Canada has the highest rate of MS in the world and it’s the most common neurological disease affecting young adults aged 15 to 40 in our province, according to the MS Society Saskatchewan Division’s Community Relations Co-ordinator Colleen Hennan.
“MS is prevalent here. It affects three times as many women than men and it’s important to educate our community about the disease and ways that they can get involved. The MS Society is here to ensure that no one faces MS alone, and it is fundraising events like the MS Walk that help us do that.”
Eleven communities hosted Saskatchewan Blue Cross MS Walks across the province during the month of May.
