For a decade and half the MS Walk and Run in Drumheller has been a stalwart event to raise funds and awareness for multiple sclerosis, and there is no signs of slowing down.
The annual event goes this Sunday morning, May 4 at the Badlands Community Facility. Registration opens at 9 a.m., and the walk goes at 10 a.m. Organizer Shauna Brown is excited by how this year’s event is shaping up.
“Our participants are up, our volunteers are up, we just need the sun to stay up” said Brown.
“It is really inspiring this year to see all the groups that are joining in, especially with all that is going on in the valley.”
One change participants will notice is they have shortened the route. The east leg along Riverside Drive will terminate at the gazebo at Sunshine Lodge, rather than the high school.
“This way we can also involve the folks at Continuing Care and at Sunshine Lodge. This involves two pretty important groups and we want to make it enjoyable for everyone,” said Brown.
This year they have a unique arrangement for entertainment.
“Rather than bringing an entertainer in, we are having a campfire style jam. So, anyone who is there and the public are invited to come down and join us, and if you sing or play, join in!” said Brown.
Brown invites everyone down on Sunday morning, even if you are not actively collecting pledges. She said anyone can make donations at the event. There are also a number of fundraising endeavours for which everyone can participate.
For more information, contact Brown at 403-436-0576.
