Central Alberta Chapter's theme for 2012 is - Multiple Sclerosis ...

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Enerflex MS Walk today
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Thank you for lacing up!
A heartfelt thank you goes out to you and all of
the participants, volunteers, donors and sponsors
who were part of the 2012 Enerflex MS Walk!
You are truly making an impact on the lives of
those affected by MS.
In 12 communities across Alberta, close to 7000
walkers, including almost 700 teams, raised 2.5
million in pledges. Proceeds from the Enerflex
MS Walk support vital programs and services for
people with MS in your community as well fund
research into the cause, treatment and cure of
this unpredictable disease..
Every pledge matters
Please submit any outstanding pledges to the
secure address listed below. Everyone who
donates $20 or more will automatically receive a
tax receipt. Donors who submitted their pledges
online were immediately issued a tax receipt by
email. Donors who submitted their pledges via
the participant pledge sheet will be mailed a tax
receipt by the end of August.
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada - Central Alberta Chapter
#105-4807-50th Avenue, Red Deer AB T4N 4A5

Seeing the difference:
In the photo (L-R)
Siobhan Bast, Lorie Penrice, Candi Raudebaugh,
Aiden Hunter, Ashley Hunter, Denise Brunskill,
Amanda McLean
Walking Wonders Team
As a team that works with people who have
MS, the Walking Wonders team felt it was
important to show their support. The 11
team members from the Medical Specialty
Clinic included the MS Nurses, Social Worker,
Occupational Therapist, Dietician, Neurologist,
Unit Clerks, and an Anticoagulation Nurse.
They see daily in their careers how MS affects
everyone involved and how important the
support of the MS Society is. On a regular basis
the MS Clinic requests the assistance of the MS
Society to help meet the needs of families with
MS. Ashley Hunter, the clinic’s Social Worker
states “I often come across needs that are not
met by any other organization and I know that
I can refer my patients to the MS Society for
help.” From funding hands-free jar openers,
to providing a friendly visit, to helping clients
work through living accommodation options,
and much, much more, the MS Society is an
important organization in the lives of those
with MS. Central Alberta Chapter’s staff has
a tremendous working and collaborating
relationship with the staff at the MS Clinic.
We are truly honored the Walking Wonders
put together a team to walk
and raise money for this year’s
R Enerflex MS Walk, Red Deer.
PCN Solemates are an interdisciplinary
Healthcare team employed at Primary Care
Network in Red Deer. Together with their
Executive Director, they decided to support
the MS Society by registering and collecting
donations to participate in the Enerflex MS
Walk, Red Deer, for the 2nd year in a row.
Elizabeth Bloos, Team Captain, put it this
way: “Health is our top priority so we chose
to make a difference in the lives of those
with Multiple Sclerosis --including one of our
very own colleagues. We wanted to walk for
and with her and of course for all those who
struggle with this condition. The Primary
Care Network also values working with the
community and we saw a way to contribute
on both fronts.”
The PCN Solemates all supported each
other as a team in collecting donations
individually and together. This year, with
the anticipated discontinuation of Canada’s
1-cent coin, they even organized a Penny
Collection at their office in which all team
members participated, adding to their
donation total.
Elizabeth tells us, “Colleagues who work
together were also accompanied by their
family members on the day of the Walk
and we all agreed that it was both heartwarming
and humbling to be welcomed
and cheered on by people who live with
Multiple Sclerosis every day. We hope to
embrace and support this great charity, the
MS Society, and the work they do behind the
scenes in future years to come.” Thank you
PCN Solemates!

Central Alberta Chapter’s theme for 2012 is
Paint the Town Red
And we have been doing just that!
You got a taste of Red at this year’s Enerflex
MS Walk, Red Deer!
It isn’t just another catchy slogan. Our aim and
our mission, is to end MS! We are ‘painting’ all
over town…with paint cans, painter suits, red
shoelaces, and red hair streaks. Every WALKer
who raised those pledges is part of our paint
crew! Every Event Sponsor and every Volunteer
is part of our paint crew!
You’ve been caught red-handed making a BIG
difference for people who live with MS!
CONGRATULATIONS!
FIND EVENT
PHOTOS HERE:
We still need your help to meet our goals! To date, our records indicate that
520 participants from around Central Alberta raised just over $140,000. To
continue providing the same level of service for people living with MS, we need
ALBUM 1 more pledges. IT’s NOT TOO LATE!
ALBUM 2 If every Walker raised just $20 more, that would help us reach our goal of
$150,000 toward funding research and services for the people living with MS
right here in Central Alberta.

Chatters Salon
City Screen
Communications Group Red Deer Ltd.
Culligan
Dance Magic Studio
Deermart Equipment Sales Ltd.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Red Deer South
Freeman Insurance Agencies Ltd.
Thank You Sponsors
Provincial Title Sponsor
National Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Local Sponsors
Green Apple Hair Shoppe
HSE Integrated
Kipp Scott GMC
Little Jons’ Portable Toilet Rentals
Moxies Classic Grill
Nabors Drilling
NOV Tuboscope
Nutters Bulk & Natural Foods
Media Sponsors
Contact your local Enerflex MS Walk Team:
Ellen Geddes, Event Co-ordinator - ellen.geddes@mssociety.ca
Rainbow Treats Concession
Red Deer Co-op
Re/Max Real Estate Central Alberta
Royal Bank
Sheraton Red Deer
Shoppers Home Health Care
SUBWAY® Restaurants
Van Houtte Coffee Services Inc.
Bre Fitzpatrick, Development Co-ordinator - bre.fitzpatrick@mssociety.ca
Phone: 403-346-0290 Mail: 105 – 4807 – 50th Avenue, Red Deer AB T4N 4A5
Visit us online: www.mswalks.ca or
search MS Society, Central Alberta Chapter on