On
Saturday-14-April the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for Metro New Jersey
held the 2024 Ridgefield Park Walk. This
took place in Overpeck Park near the Amphitheatre. Over 755 participants in 65
team took an early Sunday morning to show support for those effected by MS and
to help find a cure for the disease. The walkers had two choices of routes to
use. There was a 1-mile course that looped the Amphitheatre. As well as a 3-mile
trail that was extended to the Bergen
Equestrian Center. Another new experience this year was the Circles of Support. They consist
of the Orange circle representing those living with MS. A Green
circle represents those who love or support a
person who is living with MS, including remembrances. With a Yellow circle
representing those who support the Society’s
mission. During the pre-walk ceremonies a person, or team,
stood on stage and held one of the colors they are most associated with. Then
those in attendance held up a matching circle. The last presentation was when
the people on stage held their circles togethers. Then there was a sea of
Orange, Green and Yellow circles in front of the stage.
The walk began with all the participants heading to the southern entrance to the park. A line of supporters wished them encouragement. The walkers then continued to move along the trail bordering Overpeck Lake. At about the quarter mile mark the walker split into two group. A majority of the walkers chose to go the full distant. When the participants returned, they were greeted with cheers and applause congratulating them for their accomplishment.
For more information about the National Multiple Sclerosis Society please visit: https://secure.nationalmssociety.org/
The walk began with all the participants heading to the southern entrance to the park. A line of supporters wished them encouragement. The walkers then continued to move along the trail bordering Overpeck Lake. At about the quarter mile mark the walker split into two group. A majority of the walkers chose to go the full distant. When the participants returned, they were greeted with cheers and applause congratulating them for their accomplishment.
For more information about the National Multiple Sclerosis Society please visit: https://secure.nationalmssociety.org/
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