The 2012 Enerflex MS Walk registration is getting off to a slow start this year. The MS Walk board is looking for new and younger residents to join the worthy cause.
The walk is scheduled for Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Drumheller Arena. Check-in is 9:30 a.m. and the walk commences at 10:00 a.m.
“Registration numbers are increasing, but slowly,” said Dianne Snyder, MS Walk coordinator. “I’m hoping once we get closer to the day, there will be more.”
Snyder went on to say that many other walks in the province are experiencing the same problems.
The first is that many long time walkers, some who have participated for more than a decade, wish to get involved in the volunteering side of the walk.
Another issue, more specific to Drumheller, is that residents in outlying communities don’t wish to participate for a Drumheller event.
“The outlying areas don’t realize that they are in the Drumheller MS Walk region,” said Snyder. Snyder went on to explain that residents may be interested, but don’t want to participate in Drumheller and wait for their own community.
The nearest walks are in Brooks, Calgary, and Stettler.
A suggestion that has been brought forward has been running the walk every two years.
“It might be something that could help, but things are in the hands of Edmonton,” said Snyder.
The walk is also looking for younger residents to get involved, either by walking or organizing.
“Everyone has a different idea. If we could get more, we can really get this thing going. If anyone has ideas we’d love to hear from them,” said Snyder.
The purpose of the MS Walk is to raise funds for research and support for those with MS.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disease that causes the sheaths that surround nerves to degenerate leaving scarring. The disease can lead to virtually any neurological symptom, such as physical or cognitive disability. There is no known cure.
For more information or to get involved, call Snyder at 403-821-3193.
