MS Walk 2011

For a 15th year, Mitchell College in New London will host the Travelers Walk MS, now presented by North American Power on Sunday, April 10. Walkers will check-in at 8 a.m. in the Clarke Auditorium the hit the streets at 9 a.m.

Last year’s Travelers Walk MS attracted nearly 9,000 participants and raised a record amount of more than $1.3 million. The National MS Society, Connecticut Chapter hopes to raise more than $1.4 million this year.

More than 400 walkers raised roughly $65,000 last year at the New London walk. This year the community will stride toward a goal of $68,000.

At this year’s event, the New London site will feature the national anthem sung by the winner of the “Catch A Rising Star national anthem contest,” music provided by WCTY 97.7, balloons, necklaces and face paint for kids, and a cheering section for walkers provided by Target employees. Dogs are also welcome to walk along the route on campus.

To learn more about the 2011 Travelers Walk MS, presented by North American Power, or to pre-register, please click here  or contact site coordinator Kevin Gallagher at kgallagher@ctfightsMS.org, or by phone at 860-913-2550, ext. 235