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GALLERY: Walk MS Sarasota


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. March 19, 2011
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GALLERY: Walk MS Sarasota
Jenni Kessock, second from left, was diagnosed with MS in November and her family got together to walk the Walk MS Sarasota on Saturday, March 19, at J.D. Hamel Park.
Jenni Kessock, second from left, was diagnosed with MS in November and her family got together to walk the Walk MS Sarasota on Saturday, March 19, at J.D. Hamel Park.
Andrea Paver, Pam
Andrea Paver, Pam "Pee Wee" Paver, Randa Paver, Darla Power and Diana Paver pose together prior to participating in their 6th Walk MS Sarasota on Saturday, March 19, at J.D. Hamel Park.
Candy McCaskill holds her grand-daughter, Lydia Roman, 2, on her lap on Saturday, March 19, at J.D. Hamel Park.
Candy McCaskill holds her grand-daughter, Lydia Roman, 2, on her lap on Saturday, March 19, at J.D. Hamel Park.
Giana Biscegila, 7, customized her t-shirt for team Tropicana for the Walk MS Sarasota on Saturday, March 19, at J.D. Hamel Park.
Giana Biscegila, 7, customized her t-shirt for team Tropicana for the Walk MS Sarasota on Saturday, March 19, at J.D. Hamel Park.
Doctor Nik puts on a puppet show on Saturday, March 19, at J.D. Hamel Park prior to the begininning of the walk for Walk MS Sarasota.
Doctor Nik puts on a puppet show on Saturday, March 19, at J.D. Hamel Park prior to the begininning of the walk for Walk MS Sarasota.
Sarge Glanton, Roger King and Brenda McMillen, along with Glanton's dog, Daisy, get ready to walk in the Walk MS Sarasota on Saturday, March 19, at J.D. Hamel Park.
Sarge Glanton, Roger King and Brenda McMillen, along with Glanton's dog, Daisy, get ready to walk in the Walk MS Sarasota on Saturday, March 19, at J.D. Hamel Park.
The Living Well With MS team gathered together for a team photo at the Walk MS Sarasota on Saturday, March 19, at J.D. Hamel Park.
The Living Well With MS team gathered together for a team photo at the Walk MS Sarasota on Saturday, March 19, at J.D. Hamel Park.
Jeff Kessock raised $500 for his team by having people donate $5 for each sticker with whatever message they wanted written on it.
Jeff Kessock raised $500 for his team by having people donate $5 for each sticker with whatever message they wanted written on it.
Walk Ambassador William Thompson talks to the crowd before Walk MS Sarasota on Saturday, March 19, at J.D. Hamel Park.
Walk Ambassador William Thompson talks to the crowd before Walk MS Sarasota on Saturday, March 19, at J.D. Hamel Park.
The Sarasota Military Academy band led the way for Walk MS Sarasota on Saturday, March 19, at J.D. Hamel Park.
The Sarasota Military Academy band led the way for Walk MS Sarasota on Saturday, March 19, at J.D. Hamel Park.
Walk Ambassador William Thompson starts out walking for Walk MS Sarasota on Saturday, March 19, at J.D. Hamel Park.
Walk Ambassador William Thompson starts out walking for Walk MS Sarasota on Saturday, March 19, at J.D. Hamel Park.
People begin the 2K walk for Walk MS Sarasota on Saturday, March 19, at J.D. Hamel Park.
People begin the 2K walk for Walk MS Sarasota on Saturday, March 19, at J.D. Hamel Park.
Samantha, a two-year-old Golden Retreiver, wears one of the MS shirts for Walk MS Sarasota on Saturday, March 19, at J.D. Hamel Park.
Samantha, a two-year-old Golden Retreiver, wears one of the MS shirts for Walk MS Sarasota on Saturday, March 19, at J.D. Hamel Park.
More than 350 people participated in Walk MS Sarasota on Saturday, March 19, at J.D. Hamel Park.
More than 350 people participated in Walk MS Sarasota on Saturday, March 19, at J.D. Hamel Park.

 

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