MS Walk
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The MS Walk is the Multiple sclerosis
(MS) Society’s largest pledge-based fundraiser involving over 60,000 participants and volunteers in more than 160 communities across Canada. The Walk began in 1991 and in 2008, it raised over $12 million. Money raised through the MS Walk fund much needed research and services to 55,000-75,000 Canadians living with MS. The MS Society of Canada
is the only organization to fund research and provide support to those with MS and their families in Canada.
events) have common elements: food, entertainment, fundraising prizes and rest stops. Each event location has routes of varying length and difficulty and at least one that is wheelchair accessible. The MS Walks are designed to be events that encourage people with MS to participate in one form or another. The MS Walks are known for being well organized, logistically sound events.
The MS Society has staff dedicated to help teams achieve success. Staff help with:
Learn more about joining a team!
Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory disease in which the fatty myelin sheaths around the axons of the brain and spinal cord are damaged, leading to demyelination and scarring as well as a broad spectrum of signs and symptoms...
(MS) Society’s largest pledge-based fundraiser involving over 60,000 participants and volunteers in more than 160 communities across Canada. The Walk began in 1991 and in 2008, it raised over $12 million. Money raised through the MS Walk fund much needed research and services to 55,000-75,000 Canadians living with MS. The MS Society of Canada
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
Founded in 1948, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada promotes multiple sclerosis research and provides education and services to people with MS and their families and caregivers...
is the only organization to fund research and provide support to those with MS and their families in Canada.
Walk Information
All MS Walks (now called Walk MSWalk MS
Walk MS is a fundraiser walk-a-thon to help fund research for multiple sclerosis in the United States.- Location of walks :Walks are held at many different places around the United States. There are ~ 600 walks.- Participants :...
events) have common elements: food, entertainment, fundraising prizes and rest stops. Each event location has routes of varying length and difficulty and at least one that is wheelchair accessible. The MS Walks are designed to be events that encourage people with MS to participate in one form or another. The MS Walks are known for being well organized, logistically sound events.
Walkers and Teams
Walkers can register as an individual or as part of a team. However, the MS Society actively encourages walkers to register as a team, so they can experience the camaraderie of walking with a group of people all working towards a common goal. Teams can consist of family, friends, co-workers, hockey buddies, book club members, etc. Many teams across the country show team spirit by representing their team with t-shirts, temporary tattoos, flags and costumes.The MS Society has staff dedicated to help teams achieve success. Staff help with:
- establishing team plans and activities
- registering teams
- setting recruitment and fundraising goals
Learn more about joining a team!