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Inspiration
We are all here for the same purpose, to help move closer to a cure for multiple sclerosis. However, we each have a different reason for caring about this cause, a different motivation for being a part of this incredible event.
On this page are some of the different reasons you have given us for why you chose to accept the challenge and participate in the Capital Challenge Walk MS. Tell us why you accepted the challenge!
Why I accepted the Challenge:
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"I walk with the hope that researchers will soon find a cure for MS." -John Kennedy |
"I watch my wife... as she fights this disease daily. I never see her give up. I walk because I can for those like my wife who can't walk 30 yards, never mind 30 miles." -Jim Breakwel |
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"When asked "Why I choose to Walk" my answer is quite simple... because (my mother) couldn't."
-Aubrey Geddes |
"I'm walking for my close friend Susan. How could I not do it? -Elizabeth Hinkle"
-Susan Becelia |
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"I am walking in honor of my brave brother, who has fought this disease since the fall of 1999.I have so much love and admiration for Sean, as he has faced each challenge with positive energy. I am proud to call him my brother and "earth angel."
-Taisha S. |
"The first time I walked in a Challenge Walk... I didn't think I could do it, but I could and I did. Now that I know I can do it in spite of my MS, I walk for all my other friends who cannot walk because of theirs." -Kathy MacKintosh |
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" We are walking for our cousin, Margaret, because we care and we can."
-Lois, Steve & Ed |
"I walk for my best friend Sabrina, who is the strongest person I know, in spite of her MS. I walk in honor of her inspiriation, and for all those who cannot walk."
-Diane |
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"I walk because It allows me to do something for a very special friend and coworker that can't. She has been a great source of kindness and support as my family endured a crisis. This is a way of showing our gratitude." -Beth |
"I am walking because after 10 years fighting this disease, I STILL CAN! So I'm walking for those who aren't so lucky as I am. And I'm walking so that the scientists can keep developing medicines for us till they find a cure. It's just a matter of time."
-Carrie |
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"I walk with my Ohana: my family and friends because we are family and no one gets left behind!" |
"I will walk for Sherri, who was diagnosed about 6 years ago. She is my dearest friend and I do this for love of her and for a cure." -Willette Balsamo |
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"I am walking for the third time because one of my sisters has had MS for 23 years. Recently, another sister has also been diagnosed and our family is in shock. The Challenge Walk is my way to show I care." -Daria |
"I am walking for my sister, Jenny, who was diagnosed 21 years ago at the age of 21. She is a source of inspiration and the reason that I do all I can to fight MS. I love you Jenny!"
-Rainey Stafford |
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"I walk for the fun, the friendship, and the hope that if we cure this stupid disease I won't have to give myself a shot every single day! I'll walk this walk every year until I can't, and when I can't... my friends will walk for me." - Greykell |
"I plan to walk with my very good friend in suppport of MS. I will walk side-by-side with her and the many volunteers until we reach and go beyond our GOAL!" - Leatrice Daniels |
Tell us why you accepted the challenge!
Share your motivation, whether its to honor or support a particular individual living with MS who has inspired you to walk, for yourself, or just a general desire to get in shape or make the world a better place.
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