Get your team together for MS Walk

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the central nervous system by disrupting flow of information from the brain to the body. It has no known cause or cure, and symptoms vary from person to person depending on where the nervous system is affected. Symptoms include balance and gait issues, cognitive and sensory problems, fatigue, vertigo and dizziness, visual impairment and tremors.

Teams and individuals are encouraged to register as soon as possible for the Walk MS Northwest Wyoming event. Teams can have as many members as they choose. Local committee volunteers are also needed.

The walk is a fundraiser for multiple sclerosis, but also to raise awareness of what MS is. There is no registration fee, and no set amount people have to raise. However, individuals - whether walking solo or on a team - who raise at least $100 will be recognized with shirts.

This is the second year the walk is being held in Thermopolis. Local businesses are encouraged to sponsor the event. To do so, contact Molly Palmer at (307) 433-8664.

The walk is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 3 at Hot Springs State Park. Registration will also be the day of the walk, for volunteers beginning at 8 a.m. and for walkers beginning at 9 a.m.

Those who want to pre-register can do so online at walkmswyoming.org, or by calling 307-433-8664.

Those diagnosed with MS can call 1-800-FIGHTMS to get any assistance they might need.