Earlier this year, radio station Mix 98.5 spoke with Patty Thorpe, a volunteer with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Challenge Walk steering committee member. She talks about her own diagnosis and how the Challenge Walk gave her a way to fight back. You can find the interview by scrolling down at the above page, or clicking here to go right to the MP3 recording.

Our thanks to music director Mike Mullaney for sharing Patty's experience with his listeners!

Ken, a Worcester resident, joined the MS Challenge Walk in 2005, more than a decade after his mother was diagnosed. After walking for three years and 150 miles, he switched to the support crew and now rides his bicycle along the trail, providing whatever encouragement (and snacks!) he can to the 600 walkers. He is also on the event's steering committee and is this site's webmaster.