The Quesnel MS Self Help Group is hoping for a brighter year ahead after a quieter than usual MS Walk.
The 10th annual MS Walk went ahead Saturday, June 4, at Spirit Square in downtown Quesnel raising $3,420.
“It was maybe just one of those Saturdays that a lot of people were either out of town or enjoying the nice day,” said Audrey Craigmyle, a Quesnel MS Self Help Group member.
“We didn’t get rained on, which was great, and a few people enjoyed the Riverfront Trail in support of our group, so that was really nice.”
It was the first in-person walk supporting the MS Society of Canada since the novel coronavirus was declared a pandemic.
Read More: Fundraising underway for annual MS Walk in Quesnel
According to the MS Society, an average of 12 Canadians are diagnosed with the chronic autoimmune disease of the central nervous system, multiple sclerosis, every day.
Although the walk was unable to have burgers by Mr. Mikes on sale, Craigmyle said it was still an enjoyable event.
“A lot of people tried that out,” Craigmyle said of an on-display BEMER, or bio-electromagnetic energy regulation, machine used to increase blood circulation in healthy muscles temporarily.
“And it was just lots of fun connecting with people with MS who weren’t aware of our group that’s available in town,” she added.
The Quesnel MS Self-Help Group meets monthly. For more information, contact Donna at 778-414-1076.
Read More: Community steps up to help Quesnel couple battling MS diagnosis through online fundraiser
Do you have something to add to this story, or something else we should report on? Email: rebecca.dyok@quesnelobserver.com
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
