MS Walk in need of teams for May 1 date

    The chance to contribute to MS research in Drumheller is fast approaching and organizers of the annual Enerflex MS Walk are looking for team registrations to help meet their $50,000 goal.     Walk registration is down about 15 per cent compared to this time last year for the event, and organizer Dave Watson is asking for people to step up for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada fundraiser.
    “We know people haven’t thought about walking with this long, cold winter, but we need people to start signing up sooner so we can arrange funds,” said Watson.
    Participation in the walk has been on a downward trend over the last few years, he said.
    “There’s a trend we’re starting to see as we have not been getting the same amount of walkers as we once did,” Watson said, adding over the last four years they’ve seen a steady drop of participants – down 42 since four years ago.
    Last year’s MS Walk raised just under $47,000. Their goal has always been to gather $50,000. The Alberta Enerflex MS Walks raisied over $2.6 million in 2010.
    This year’s event will take place on Sunday, May 1.
    Organizers are looking for more youth teams to step up for the walk, as only one group, the Pink Panthers, participated last year.
    Teams are able to register online at www.mswalks.ca, or call the toll-free number 1-800-268-7582.
    Anyone interested in volunteering for the MS Walk can contact Watson at 403-820-4100.