Advocates for additional Multiple Sclerosis (MS) research, funding and other steps toward a cure converged for MS Walk 2015, held March 14, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. The one- and three-mile walks around the shopping strip and other nearby Ranch roads culminated with refreshments, photo opportunities and socializing with other advocates. At the finish line, volunteers handed each participant a medal fastened to an orange band — a symbol of what they've accomplished and for whom they participated, event participants agreed. Proceeds benefited MS research.
Vicki Reuter walks for Patti Saunders, who she pushed during the walk.
Joe Geiss rests in the shade, flanked by Bernice and Tony Annunziata.
Willie and Angela Bacon celebrate after finishing the walk.
The Berlin Packaging team poses for a group photo after the walk.
Event volunteer Lauren Cash waits for the next person to cross the finish line.
Antoinette French takes a photo of her team, #TeamElana, after they finish walking.
Rebecca Greene and Ellie represent Team Bridge.
Susan McGrath and Donna Hibbard walk for their friend, Susie Wyss.
Participants receive medals at the finish line.
Dylan Neuweiler, Dylan Graziano and Brooklyn Neuweiler show off their medals.
Carsen Smalley, Levi and Allyson Lange and Colten Grolemund are some of the youngest walk participants.
Conner Snyder was the fourth person to finish the walk.
Three-year-old Conner Stablein signs a banner to support finding a cure for MS.
Don and Alexa Strejeck say cheese after the race, alongside Shawn O’Keefe.
Friends and event participants Landen Sutterby, Trey and Tyler Clinton and Riese Unger rest near the fountain to cool off.
Nadine Sweeten walks in the event with her friends, Sebastian, Margaret and Heather Fassett.
Team J.E. members enjoys participating in local awareness events.
Patrick, Isaiah and Julian Vergara rest after walking the course.
Natalie Zauhorodnya and Rimma Basova have lived in East County for five years.
