Walk MS is the rallying point of the MS movement. In May 2012, the National MS Society, Upper Midwest Chapter will host 34 Walk MS events across Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and western Wisconsin. Meet this year’s official Walk MS ambassadors, who are working to raise awareness and rally others to join them for Walk MS by sharing how MS has personally touched their lives. To arrange an interview with a 2012 Walk MS ambassador, contact Anna at 612-335-7918 or anna.kucera@nmss.org or Michelle at 612-335-7933 or michelle.leppert@nmss.org.
Walk MS Iowa Ambassadors
Kathy Forbes, Nichols, IA, diagnosed in 2010
Nickole Cave, Harper, IA, diagnosed in 2008
Noel Wrucke, Ames, IA, son diagnosed in 2008
Lindsay Mathers, Ankeny, IA, uncle lives with MS
Rebecca Brown, Indianola, IA, diagnosed in 2011
Paul Mulford, Cresco, IA, mother lives with MS
Becky Pilcher, Davenport, IA, diagnosed in 2004
Chris Duncan, Bettendorf, IA, diagnosed in 2004
Walk MS Minnesota Ambassadors
Leslie Preuett, Duluth, MN, diagnosed in 2009
Laura Boudreau, Faribault, MN, diagnosed in 1986
Angela Elliott, Mankato, MN, diagnosed in 2002
Amanda Ellefson, Inver Grove Heights, MN, diagnosed in 2003
Walk MS North Dakota Ambassadors
Jennifer Olson, Wolverton, MN (Fargo Ambassador), diagnosed in 2005
Tammy Lauer, Bismarck, ND, diagnosed in 2007
Walk MS South Dakota Ambassadors
Amanda Chaney, Box Elder, SD, diagnosed in 2008
DeWayne Lavender, Rapid City, SD, wife diagnosed in 2001
Amanda Mensing, Sioux Falls, SD, diagnosed in 2008
Jonathan Englund, Brookings, SD, diagnosed in 2006