Caledon residents set to 'WALK' for a cure for MS

More than 200 people are already registered for the Zehrs Super Cities WALK for MS in Bolton-Caledon, taking place Sunday, April 15. Atotal of 300 participants are expected to WALK for a cure on event day, raising $70,000 for multiple sclerosis research and services.

Beginning and finishing at Caledon Community Complex, the Zehrs Super Cities WALK for MS in Bolton-Caledon is a family-oriented event that combines fund-raising with food, entertainment, and prizes. Route lengths range from 5 to 10 kilometres; a wheelchair-accessible option is also available.

Funds raised by the Zehrs Super Cities WALK for MS in Bolton-Caledon help local people in several ways. The WALK helps to fund services for people with MS and their families, which might include providing information and referrals, supportive counseling, and mobility equipment. The Zehrs Super Cities WALK for MS in Bolton-Caledon also helps fund the MS Society's national research program, which is bringing researchers ever closer to finding the cause and cure of multiple sclerosis.

Multiple sclerosis is the most common disease of the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) among young adults in Canada, affecting 55,000 to 75,000 Canadians. It is most commonly diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 40, but can occur at any age. Symptoms include vision and speech problems, extreme fatigue, lack of balance and coordination, and even paralysis. Canada is a leader in multiple sclerosis research, and researchers are developing new treatments for MS while moving closer to finding a cure for this unpredictable, often disabling disease.

To register for the local MS walk, visit www.supercitieswalk.com or call 1-888-822-8467.