Inspiring Others “I’ve been running 5Ks since Fall 2010 and was overjoyed to finish my first 5K near the top of my age group. I’m still working toward my goal of placing first. I wanted to continue to run so I could inspire others with MS, not to become runners, but to chase their dreams and goals despite having MS.” Walk MS: Dallas participant Michelle Clos from Dallas
“My mother was diagnosed eight years ago. I am repaying her for all the years she has helped me and always been there.” Walk MS: Fort Worth participant Kimber Huseman from Saginaw
“My dad was diagnosed in November 2010. I refuse to let this disease get the best of my dad or our family. Until there’s a cure, I’ll keep researching, talking to others for support and stay strong.” Walk MS: Fort Worth participant Melissa Davis from Granbury
“I walk for my son Bryce who was diagnosed Aug. 13, 2008 at the age of 13. I believe the only way to battle this disease is with money for research.” Walk MS: Fort Worth participant Tracy Penley from Azle
“I’m doing the walk because I can still walk and many others can’t. That keeps me motivated to continue.” Walk MS: San Antonio participant Ben Cooper from San Antonio
“I want everyone to see someone that was knocked down in the dirt. I could not move and was in a wheelchair, going through every symptom imaginable, and now I am walking and getting my life back. If you look at me today compared to three years ago, you would have never believed where I am at today. You look at me and you would almost never know or guess that I have MS.” Walk MS: Amarillo participant Heath Henderson from Heath
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