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    Friday, May 03, 2024

    Walking for Multiple Sclerosis at Harkness

    Participants walk past daffodils at Harkness Memorial State Park during the annual Walk MS: Waterford, hosted by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, at Camp Harkness Sunday, April 21, 2024. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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    Participants start the annual Walk MS: Waterford, hosted by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, at Camp Harkness Sunday, April 21, 2024. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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    Volunteers cheer on participants at the starting line during the annual Walk MS: Waterford, hosted by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, at Camp Harkness Sunday, April 21, 2024. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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    Participants walk past daffodils at Harkness Memorial State Park during the annual Walk MS: Waterford, hosted by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, at Camp Harkness Sunday, April 21, 2024. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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    Participants listen to a speaker during the annual Walk MS: Waterford, hosted by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, at Camp Harkness Sunday, April 21, 2024. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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    Participants walk along the road at Harkness Memorial State Park during the annual Walk MS: Waterford, hosted by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, at Camp Harkness, Sunday April 21, 2024. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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    Waterford ― More than 500 participants joined in the annual Walk MS: Waterford, hosted by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at Camp Harkness on Sunday.

    There were both one-mile and three-mile routes available for walkers that wound through Camp Harkness, Harkness Memorial State Park and the coastline. The event also featured resources including a Center for People Living with MS and a interactive display to demonstrate support, love and remembrance for individuals diagnosed with MS.

    Funds raised at Walk MS help provide programs and services for people affected by multiple sclerosis and supports MS research.

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