Hundreds stroll for a cure at Walk MS to 'leave a positive impact'

GLEN ALLEN, Va. -- More than 1,000 people took part in the annual Walk MS event at Innsbrook in Glen Allen Saturday morning.

The event, which benefits the National Multiple Sclerosis Society , raised more than $183,000 for research in hopes of finding a cure for the chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system.

WTVR

The walk included a "powerful new experience where you’ll witness how your support changes the lives of people with MS and gets us closer to our ultimate goal: a cure," according to organizers. "Whether you live with MS, love someone who does, or are a part of the wider community, you can proudly display your role in the movement... People with MS are at the center of everything we do and includes Circles of Support — an interactive way for you to self-identify your place in the MS community."

WTVR

WTVR CBS 6 anchor Bill Fitzgerald served as the event's emcee.

The next event to support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is Bike MS: Colonial Crossroads 2024.

Cyclists will ride 75 or 100 miles on Saturday, June 1 from Varina High School in eastern Henrico to Williamsburg. Others will turn around and cycle back to Richmond on Sunday morning.

Your Voice Your Community

Why Bike MS: Colonial Crossroads is 'labor of love' for Team CBS 6

WTVR CBS 6 Web Staff 12:46 AM, Jun 03, 2023

This year will mark Fitzgerald's 12th ride for Bike MS.

"That means when I complete 200 miles the first weekend in June, I will have gone more than 2000 miles in this worthiest of causes," he wrote. "I ride in my mother-in-law Nan's memory. And in my college roommate's brother Eric's memory."

Click here for more information about the event and to make a donation.