MS Walk 2015: Utahns raise $211,000 to help multiple sclerosis research and those with the disease

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
MS Walkers enter the Gateway's Olympic Legacy Plaza during the annual walk to raise money for research on multiple sclerosis and programs and services for people with the disease.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Members of Kearns High School Cheer team welcome the walkers. MS Walkers enter the Gateway's Olympic Legacy Plaza during the annual walk to raise money for research on multiple sclerosis and programs and services for people with the disease.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
"I'm pretty sure I'm going to be sore tomorrow," said Toni Bringhurst who was challenged by her sister Amie Schaeffer who has multiple sclerosis to "walk a mile in her shoes." Bringhurst also wore vaseline on the left lens of her glasses to mimic poor eyesight her sister has. MS Walkers enter the Gateway's Olympic Legacy Plaza during the annual walk to raise money for research on multiple sclerosis and programs and services for people with the disease.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Amanda Ellis-Graham (left)crosses the finish line high-fiving supporters with "TeaM PantS" in support of Ellis-Graham who has multiple sclerosis. MS Walkers enter the Gateway's Olympic Legacy Plaza during the annual walk to raise money for research on multiple sclerosis and programs and services for people with the disease.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Marte Johnson of South Jordan and her dog Brover leap into the air while jogging with her friends in support of "Nelly" her co-worker. MS Walkers enter the Gateway's Olympic Legacy Plaza during the annual walk to raise money for research on multiple sclerosis and programs and services for people with the disease.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Wyatt Johnson, 1, gets a ride on the shoulders of his father Trent Johnson who has multiple sclerosis. Johnson's team "Making Strides for Trent" was over a dozen people strong during their third year walking the MS event.
MS Walkers enter the Gateway's Olympic Legacy Plaza during the annual walk to raise money for research on multiple sclerosis and programs and services for people with the disease.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Vic Deauvono crosses the finish after walking in support of his brother Joe, who has multiple sclerosis and in memory of his aunt and cousin who passed away from the disease. MS Walkers enter the Gateway's Olympic Legacy Plaza during the annual walk to raise money for research on multiple sclerosis and programs and services for people with the disease.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
l-r "Tingling Tootsie Walkers" Becky Hesterman and Jana Gledhill sport fun t-shirts made by Gledhill's sister in support of Gledhill who has multiple sclerosis. MS Walkers enter the Gateway's Olympic Legacy Plaza during the annual walk to raise money for research on multiple sclerosis and programs and services for people with the disease.

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Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune MS Walkers enter the Gateway's Olympic Legacy Plaza during the annual walk to raise money for research on multiple sclerosis and programs and services for people with the disease. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Members of Kearns High School Cheer team welcome the walkers. MS Walkers enter the Gateway's Olympic Legacy Plaza during the annual walk to raise money for research on multiple sclerosis and programs and services for people with the disease. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune "I'm pretty sure I'm going to be sore tomorrow," said Toni Bringhurst who was challenged by her sister Amie Schaeffer who has multiple sclerosis to "walk a mile in her shoes." Bringhurst also wore vaseline on the left lens of her glasses to mimic poor eyesight her sister has. MS Walkers enter the Gateway's Olympic Legacy Plaza during the annual walk to raise money for research on multiple sclerosis and programs and services for people with the disease. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Amanda Ellis-Graham (left)crosses the finish line high-fiving supporters with "TeaM PantS" in support of Ellis-Graham who has multiple sclerosis. MS Walkers enter the Gateway's Olympic Legacy Plaza during the annual walk to raise money for research on multiple sclerosis and programs and services for people with the disease. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Marte Johnson of South Jordan and her dog Brover leap into the air while jogging with her friends in support of "Nelly" her co-worker. MS Walkers enter the Gateway's Olympic Legacy Plaza during the annual walk to raise money for research on multiple sclerosis and programs and services for people with the disease. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Wyatt Johnson, 1, gets a ride on the shoulders of his father Trent Johnson who has multiple sclerosis. Johnson's team "Making Strides for Trent" was over a dozen people strong during their third year walking the MS event. MS Walkers enter the Gateway's Olympic Legacy Plaza during the annual walk to raise money for research on multiple sclerosis and programs and services for people with the disease. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Vic Deauvono crosses the finish after walking in support of his brother Joe, who has multiple sclerosis and in memory of his aunt and cousin who passed away from the disease. MS Walkers enter the Gateway's Olympic Legacy Plaza during the annual walk to raise money for research on multiple sclerosis and programs and services for people with the disease. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune "I'm pretty sure I'm going to be sore tomorrow," said Toni Bringhurst who was challenged by her sister Amie Schaeffer who has multiple sclerosis to "walk a mile in her shoes." Bringhurst also wore vaseline on the left lens of her glasses to mimic the poor eyesight her sister has. MS Walkers enter the Gateway's Olympic Legacy Plaza during the annual walk to raise money for research on multiple sclerosis and programs and services for people with the disease. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune l-r "Tingling Tootsie Walkers" Becky Hesterman and Jana Gledhill sport fun t-shirts made by Gledhill's sister in support of Gledhill who has multiple sclerosis. MS Walkers enter the Gateway's Olympic Legacy Plaza during the annual walk to raise money for research on multiple sclerosis and programs and services for people with the disease.

The Salt Lake Tribune

· April 26, 2015 9:31 am

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Some 3,000 Utahns walked Saturday to raise money for multiple sclerosis research and programs and services for people with the disease in Salt Lake City's annual MS Walk.

An MS Walk news release said the event raised $211,000, more than organizers' $206,0000 goal.

Salt Lake City's walk is one of many that take place throughout the year around the country. MS Walk organizers say nationally, some 333,000 people participate each year.

Fundraising continues through May 18. To donate, visit walkms.org.

Another Utah walk is scheduled for Sept. 12 at the Ogden Botanical Gardens. For information, go to main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Walk/UTUWalkEvents?pg=entry&fr_id=25389.