San Antonio Walkers Take Texas-Sized Steps in Fight Against Multiple Sclerosis.

Residents join March 3, 2007 MS Walk, presented by H-E-B and AT&T

SAN ANTONIO -- Thousands of walkers will soon take Texas-sized steps in the fight against multiple sclerosis in the 2007 MS Walk San Antonio, presented by H-E-B and AT&T.

On Saturday, March 3, walkers will pound the pavement at the AT&T Center, home of the World Champion San Antonio Spurs. The one-mile and 5K routes will include high school bands and cheerleaders between rest stops, as well as local music entertainers. There will be food and fun for the entire family.

This year's MS Walk features Mark Webb, Aviation Director at San Antonio International Airport, serving as the MS Walk Ambassador, bringing funds and awareness to new heights. The 2007 event goal is $200,000 in fund-raising and more than 1,500 participants.

The MS Walk raises money to support research in fighting the devastating effects of MS. It also funds programs through the Lone Star Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Last year, for the first time, the Lone Star Chapter's MS Walk Series raised more than $1 million.

Weekly, 200 Americans are diagnosed with MS; it affects 2.5 million people worldwide. The National MS Society supports more research, offers more services for people with MS, provides more professional education programs and furthers more MS advocacy efforts than any other MS organization in the world.

Studies show that early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can reduce future disease activity and improve quality of life for many people with multiple sclerosis.

Talk to your health care professional and contact the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at www.nationalmssociety.org or 1-800-FIGHT-MS (1-800-344-4867) to learn about ways to help manage MS and about current research that may one day reveal a cure.

Celebrating more than 50 years in the fight against MS, the Lone Star Chapter serves more than 17,000 people affected by multiple sclerosis in 141 Texas counties. The chapter is number one in the United States financially, geographically and in terms of population served. The Lone Star Chapter was awarded the prestigious Cavallo Award, given annually to the chapter with exceptional client programs and advocacy. Charity Navigator honored the Lone Star Chapter with four stars - its highest award for outstanding financial and service excellence. While there is no cure yet, FDA-approved medications can significantly reduce the number of acute attacks and delay the onset of permanent disabilities. All funds are privately raised and 83 cents of each dollar spent funds programs, research and national activities. The Lone Star Chapter has offices in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin and Corpus Christi.

The mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is to end the devastating effects of MS.

Register by calling 1-800-FIGHT MS or online at www.mswalklonestar.org
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