The NMSS is going to start having regularly scheduled "Explore the Challenge" meetings to empower all 2011 Challenge Walk participants' fitness and fundraising abilities! These meetings provide newcomers the opportunity to learn more about fundraising and training opportunities and expectations involved with this annual tradition, and for veterans to get new ideas and to welcome potential first-time walkers.

The first of these meetings will be held at our flagship office at 101 First Avenue, Suite 6, Waltham, MA on May 5 and 19 at 6 PM. Look for these and future meetings on this site's event calendar.

Also, we're asking that anyone who is passionate about making this tenth anniversary Walk MS: Cape Cod Challenge Walk a success to please contact me. We want to work with anyone who would be willing to place event brochures and posters in their neighborhoods or workplaces — the more people who get involved in this meaningful event, the closer we are to finding a cure!

Enjoy this beautiful New England spring!

Lori is the Executive Vice President of Resource Development for the Greater New England Chapter of the National MS Society. She has been with the Society for over 10 years. MS Challenge Walk holds a special place in her heart, and every year, it inspires her to continue her work on behalf of the 19,000 people with MS and their families the chapter supports.