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Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Hundreds of people walk to end Multiple Sclerosis
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — More than 500 people gathered on the Peoria Riverfront on Saturday to participate in the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's annual event. The Multiple Sclerosis — or MS — walk raised over $90,000 to support research, awareness and services for those affected by multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system, disrupting the flow of information between the brain and the rest of the body. It occurs when the immune system attacks the protective covering of nerve fibers. The MS Walk is one of many held nationwide, aimed at funding efforts to find a cure for MS and supporting the more than one million Americans living with the disease. Participants included individuals living with MS, their families, caregivers, medical professionals, and supporters from the local community. Tony Hnilicka, a volunteer with the National MS Society, shared his hope for a future without the disease. 'With the support of all the wonderful sponsors and people—researchers, scientists, doctors, those really passionate about finding a cure to this illness—breakthroughs are happening every day,' said Hnilicka. 'And yes, I know I'm only 38, so I know I'm going to live to see a cure for MS. The event also highlighted the efforts of the walk's top fundraiser, whose story will be featured during the upcoming CI Heroes special airing on Monday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Peoria's Walk MS 2025: Join the fight for a cure
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — More than 500 people are expected to walk and rally to change the world for people living with Multiple Sclerosis as part of the Walk MS 2025 – Peoria this weekend. The event, aimed at raising money and bringing the world closer to a cure, takes place Saturday, May 17, on the Peoria Riverfront. Brian Gorsich, the MS Community Chair, and Tony Hnilicka from the MS Community Council, were on WMBD This Morning talking about the walk. 'The Jazzercise dancers will warm us all up before the walk, we'll have a Dee Jay pumping out the music, Caleb Kelch from Birds of Paradise Sound,' Gorisch said. Hnilicka will be the host MC for the event. Gorsich says the year's 'fundraising goal is one hundred one thousand dollars, and we are knocking on the door.' He continued, 'the mission of the national MS Society is to find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis, and then, with the funds raised, we provide programs, support, and services here in central Illinois.' Click here for more information or to register for Walk MS 2025 – Peoria. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
