WALKERS TAKE STRIDES AGAINST RARE DISEASE
On Sunday, June 2, 2013, the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Illinois will host its first “Strides Against MG” 1-mile, 3-mile, and Kids’ Dash charity walk. The event will take place at Berens Park in Elmhurst, Illinois, with registration starting at 8a.m. and the first walk beginning at 8:30a.m.
“My friend, Marita, struggles with this rare autoimmune disease,” notes Elmhurst College student Erin O’Loughlin. “I can’t fix it, but I want to give her my support.” Erin will join dozens of friends, family members and myasthenics to raise the public profile of this life-changing disease. Proceeds will help MGF of Illinois provide patient support and education, raise awareness among the public and healthcare community, and directly fund vital medical research.
To register for the “Strides Against MG” walk, go to www.myastheniagravis.org or call the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Illinois at 1-800-888-6208. Fees are $30 per walker ($35 on walk day) and $10 for each child under age 12. Walker packets can be picked up on walk day or in advance at Elmhurst’s Fleet Feet Sports, 124 E. Schiller, on Thursday and Friday, 5/30 and 5/31.
Myasthenia Gravis impairs communication between nerve and muscle can cause extreme muscle weakness. MGF of Illinois has been providing patient support and education for over 40 years.