Dear Friend,
Walk MS in Rockville, Md., is this weekend! THANK YOU for your support.
NEW THIS YEAR:
- We would like to limit the amount of cash collected on-site. Please convert all of your cash donations to a check or money order or make an online donation before attending Walk MS.
- We have a 1-mile route in addition to our traditional 5K (3-mile) route. See below for links to the route maps!
We are also very grateful to have the support of our presenting sponsor, Booz Allen Hamilton, along with our additional local sponsors!
Please read the following IMPORTANT information so that you are prepared for Walk MS.
- We walk rain or shine! Monitor the weather forecast and plan accordingly.
- EVERY walker must check in the morning of Walk MS and get a wristband. Please remember to bring any donations with you. Please convert cash donations to a check or money order or make an online donation before attending Walk MS.
- EVERY walker must complete the check-in form. Click here for a printable form. To expedite the check-in process, please complete and sign the waiver and bring it with you to the check-in table at the event.
- Final check-in lists will be pulled on Friday. If you receive any donations after 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, bring a copy of the confirmation email with you. Remember, if you have an individual fundraising total of $125 or more by the day of the walk, you will receive a voucher at check-in to pick up your Walk MS t-shirt on-site at the t-shirt area!
- Check in early! Check-in opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 8:45 a.m. sharp.
Arriving early will allow us to get you checked in quickly and easily, and help prevent long lines. The check-in area will be shut down at 8:45 a.m. to allow Walk MS to start on time.
- Click here to view the 1-mile route map.
- Click here to view the 5K (3-mile) route map.
- Your site information (also available online):
Date: Saturday, April 18 Location: Rockville Town Square Map: https://goo.gl/maps/ou96z Group start: 9 a.m.
All sites are fully accessible to wheelchairs, strollers, and dogs on leashes and have 1-mile and 5K (3-mile) route options. If you need help during the walk, there will be a Help Line available to call (number will be provided on-site).
Every dollar makes a difference in the lives of families affected by MS. This is why your fundraising efforts have such an impact on the MS community. Continue to raise funds! Please convert cash donations to a check or money order or make an online donation before attending Walk MS. Communicate your fundraising efforts to potential donors through email, Facebook, and in person. Check the website for fundraising ideas, social media tips and information on how to use your participant center.
Thank you to our national sponsor! Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Thank you to our local sponsors! Booz Allen Hamilton GEICO Wegmans Genzyme, a Sanofi company Biogen WTOP 103.5 FM WHUR 96.3 FM ALL THE HITS 107.3 106.7 The FAN 94.7 Fresh FM 99.1 FM WNEW Pure Protein Pulte Group DrinkMore Water Acorda Therapeutics Secor Group Subway Coca-Cola Corner Bakery Cafe Chick-fil-A Charles County Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals Clyde's of Reston Route 11 Giant Food Bowie Town Center Reston Town Center Capitol Riverfront
Walk MS connects people living with MS and those who care about them. Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
The Walk MS staff
National MS Society, National Capital Chapter 1800 M St. NW Suite 750 South Washington, DC 20036 WalkMSDC@nmss.org walkMS.org |