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Kincardine MS Walk raises almost $23,500

Liz DadsonBy: Liz Dadson  May 9, 2015
Kincardine MS Walk raises almost $23,500

Organizers of the Mandarin Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Walk in Kincardine are elated that the event surpassed the $23,000 goal, bringing in a total of $23,465 for the MS Society.

Held Sunday morning, May 3, beginning at the Davidson Centre, it drew 120 walkers, dressed in brilliant red and white, walking for a cure.

The "Too Inspired to Be Tired" team received the trophy for the top fund-raiser at last year's walk. The 12-member team, ranging in age from nine months to 72 years, hails from Walkerton, Wingham, Mildmay and London, and raised $4,785 in 2014. One youngster on the team asked for donations to the MS Walk instead of gifts, for her ninth birthday.

"My sister, Joanne Parker, was diagnosed with MS in 2010," said Shelley Moyer of Stoney Creek, who accepted the award. "I'm so proud of her. She inspires the rest of us to work to raise funds and raise awareness about MS."

MC Julie B. of CKNX, welcomed everyone and congratulated the walkers on making the choice to participate in the MS Walk, to make a difference, to fight, and to work to find the most-promising research to eradicate this disease.

The Penetangore Pipe Band led the walkers outside and they were off, walking either a two-kilometer or five-kilometre route.

Last year, the walk drew 125 participants, raising $22,373 for the MS Society.



Contrary to what is announced in the video, it's the Penetangore Pipe Band leading the crowd of participants in the Kincardine MS Walk, Sunday morning, May 3

Image Gallery

Shelley Moyer (R) of Stoney Creek shares the top fund-raising trophy for the 2014 MS Walk with her sister, Joanne Parker, of Walkerton who has MS
Taking part in the Kincardine MS Walk Sunday morning, are Gill's Mega Stars of Kincardine, back, Kyle (L) and Meaghan Boulton, Trevor Clark, and Lindsay and Tom Desmond; and front, Mitchell Desmond (L), 7, Abby Boulton, 8, Nathan Desmond, 9, and Avery Boulton, 5; they raised more than $3,000
Heather Coish of Milton and her dogs, Oosh (L) and Ollie, join the MS Walk
Isobel's Army includes, Isobel (L) and Michael Beddington of Kitchener; and Marge and Stu Robson of Sarnia
Julie Wright-Bailey (L) of London and Theresa Cameron of Walkerton are part of theToo Inspired to Be Tired team
Walking for Joanne Parker of Walkerton, are Linda (R) and Cody Cox of Wingham
Meaghan Boulton (L) and Lindsay Desmond (R) present the top fund-raising award for last year's walk, to Shelley Moyer of Too Inspired to Be Tired
The Kings Pearl team of Tiverton, includes, back, Nikki Gilcreest (L), Marilyn Engel, Nancy Alexander, and Chrystal Campbell.; and front, Kara McGuire (L) with Jersey, and April Catto with Buck
Participants leave the Davidson Centre, following the Penetangore Pipe Band, for the start of the MS Walk in Kincardine, Sunday morning

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Liz Dadson is the founder and editor of the Kincardine Record and has been in the news business since 1986.



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