Red Deer MS Walk on May 26 to celebrate resiliency and strength

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“Sadly, Canada has one of the highest rates of MS worldwide. The disease can affect vision, memory, balance and mobility, and it can affect people differently with varying levels of disability,” says Joseph, who has MS herself.

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“I was diagnosed 13 years ago. My MS has progressed enough that I do not work anymore because I don’t have the energy to teach effectively. It’s a very taxing illness and teaching is a very energetic career. Simply put, it’s hard to teach when you can’t move.”

Treatment, in Joseph’s case, includes daily pills and once-weekly injections, which control the hypersensitivity and stop the disease’s progression. Relapse, something she knows about very well, is still a possibility, however.

Organizers are aiming for 100 participants and to raise $40,000. About $19,000 has been raised as of May 17.

For more information about registering or volunteering, visit msspwalk.donordrive.com.

Pattison Media, including rdnewsNOW, BIG105 and 106.7 REWIND Radio, are proud sponsors of the 2024 Red Deer MS Walk.

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