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The MS Society of Canada, Saskatchewan Division officially kicked off the Saskatchewan Blue Cross MS Walk in Yorkton.

While participants still have until May 30, 2016 to collect donations and submit their pledges, the amount raised as of May 17 is $10,000.

Walk Coordinator Den茅e Rivett is pleased with the results. 鈥淚 am beyond proud of the efforts from this year鈥檚 participants and volunteers and the generosity of our sponsors and donors,鈥� she said. 鈥淲e had such a successful year surpassing last year鈥檚 number of participants and funds raised. I look forward to what next year has to bring as Yorkton continues to support and raise awareness about multiple sclerosis.鈥�

The money raised will be invested in world-leading Canadian MS research, government advocacy, financial support and programs and services for individuals affected by multiple sclerosis.

Canada has the highest rate of MS in the world and it鈥檚 the most common neurological disease affecting young adults aged 15 to 40 in our province, according to the MS Society Saskatchewan Division鈥檚 Community Relations Coordinator, Colleen Hennan. 鈥淢S is prevalent here. It affects three times as many women than men and it鈥檚 important to educate our community about the disease and ways that they can get involved. The MS Society is here to ensure that no one faces MS alone, and it is fundraising events like the MS Walk that help us do that.鈥�

There are eleven communities hosting Saskatchewan Blue Cross MS Walks across the province this month, for more information or to make a donation visit