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Hosted by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter, the event took place at 12 sites statewide to include Cheshire, Clinton, Enfield, Litchfield, Manchester, New London, Norwalk, Simsbury, Storrs, West Hartford, West Haven and Woodstock. This years turnout for the event was remarkable, said Lisa Gerrol, Connecticut Chapter president. The state-wide outpouring of support for families affected by multiple sclerosis provides hope and help for so many, said Lisa Gerrol, Connecticut Chapter president. Its clear communities across the state understand the challenges facing people with multiple sclerosis and are eager to join the movement to help find a cure. Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, often disabling disease, usually diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50. Symptoms can range from numbness in the limbs, loss of vision and, in severe cases, complete paralysis. The progression, severity and specific symptoms related to MS in any one person cannot be predicted, but advances in research and treatments are providing hope to those affected by the disease. Funds raised at chapter events, such as the Travelers Walk MS, ensure ongoing scientific research to find a cure and provide for the continuation of vital programs and services offered by the chapter to Connecticut residents affected by MS. The chapter raised $1.1 million last year. To date the Travelers Walk MS has raised $1.1 million toward a $1.5 million 2008 goal. Site specific fundraising goals are as follows: Cheshire - $250,000 Clinton - $88,000 Enfield 42,000 Litchfield 68,500 Manchester 130,500 New London 98,000 Norwalk 276,000 Simsbury - $78,000 Storrs - $34,000 West Hartford - $175,500 West Haven - $119,000 Woodstock - $45,000 The prize deadline for submitting outstanding individual and team pledges is June 2. For more information regarding outstanding pledges and prize eligibility, please call Michelle Zimnoch, Development Director, at 860-714-2300, ext. 241. © Copyright by StamfordPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of StamfordPlus.com, Stamford Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Forging ahead with a new building, Alliance RMS Construction and Accurate Tool & Die reignite Stamford Forge - Aug 28, 2008 - 2:46:53 PM Silver Hill Hospital observes substance-abuse recovery month - Aug 28, 2008 - 2:30:39 PM State learns customers affected by bank data loss could balloon to 10 million - Aug 28, 2008 - 2:03:32 PM EMCOR Group, Inc., Purdue Pharma return as flagship sponsors of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Westport - Aug 28, 2008 - 1:06:47 PM Fairfield Museum sets date for Greenfield Hill Cemetery clean-up - Aug 28, 2008 - 6:55:10 AM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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