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Thank you for joining the movement and walking to create a world free of MS! We are so excited you'll be joining us on April 5th at the Triangle Walk MS presented by Biogen Idec and have some important information for you. Please read the details below carefully. If you have any additional questions, please email fundraisingsupport@nmss.org or call 855-372-1331.

 


Where:
PNC Arena
1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
Get directions.
 
Times:
Check-in and registration opens at 7:30am. Opening ceremonies begin at 8:45am. The walk starts promptly at 9:00am. The festival will remain open until 12:30pm.
 
Parking:
Parking is free for this event. You can enter the arena from any entrance, but the Edwards Mill entrance will have the heaviest traffic flow. Download the parking map here. Be mindful of traffic when you are thinking about arrival time.

Check-in/Registration for Participants:

Check-in and registration for participants will be located inside of PNC Arena. Please enter the arena through the doors to the right of the stage. You ONLY need to check in if you have donations to turn in or prizes to pick up. (See the prizes section below.)
   
Check-in/Registration for Volunteers:
Check-in and registration for volunteers will be near the start line on the stadium side of the roadway. Please look for the large orange volunteer banner. All volunteers should check in upon arrival to receive their t-shirt and confirm their assignment. Questions? Email diane.hartley@nmss.org.
 
Prizes:
2014 Walk MS T-shirt - Participants who individually raise $125 or more will receive a commemorative Walk MS t-shirt at check-in.
Elite Feet Prize and Perks - Participants who individually raise $650 or more will receive a commemorative Walk MS tumbler at check-in as well as a Food Truck Voucher for $6 to eat lunch at one of our food trucks for free. Don't forget to check out the Elite Feet Wall of Fame, too.  

Route:
Walk MS offers a 1 mile route and a 3 mile route. The 1 mile route will be marked with yellow arrows, and the 3 mile route will be marked with green arrows. If you would like to borrow a manual wheelchair or scooter during the event, please email kaye.gooch@nmss.org.

Food Truck Rodeo & More!:
Come hungry! Our Breakfast Sponsor, Bruegger's will be providing bagels to all participants!
 
We are excited to announce the addition of a Food Truck Rodeo at this year's Triangle Walk MS. Participating Food Trucks include: Liv's,Timeout, Deli-cious, and Sweet Traditions. All food trucks will be donating 10% of sales back to Walk MS! Elite Feet members will receive a $6 voucher to use at a Food Truck. 
 
Sheetz will be on hand to provide free smoothies to all participants. Pepsi products and Diamond Springs water will be free to all participants.  
 
What to Bring:
Don’t forget your water bottle, camera and your smiling face!
 
Meet our Emcee:
We’re so excited to announce that My Carolina Today Host, Valonda Calloway will be joining us this year to help us kick off 2014 Walk MS! You’ll get to see and hear from Valonda during our opening ceremonies. She will be kicking us off in style as she opens the Walk MS event with her famous "Happy Dance!" Join in on the fun and learn the dance here.   
 
Walk MS Festival Entertainment and Vendors:
Enjoy the high-energy music of The Shakedown Band as they perform live from 8:00am until 12:00pm. Make sure the children visit our Kidzone to get their faces painted and play in a variety of bouncy houses (both are free for our participants.) Don’t forget to check out our awesome vendors and take a stroll down Mission Lane to learn more about MS and the programs and services the National Multiple Sclerosis Society offers.
 
Weather:
We will walk rain or shine and as of right now it looks like warm weather and beautiful sunshine! Just in case, please be prepared for rain (with umbrellas and ponchos) and sun (with sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a hat!) 
   

Pets:

Dogs are allowed but must remain on a leash at all times. 

Info for Teams

Team Photos:
All teams desiring a team photo should have signed up by this time. If you have not signed up and would like to have a team photo taken at the Walk, please visit the Team Photo Sign Up area at the event for remaining availability.

Team Village:
All teams desiring a space in Team Village should have signed up by this time. If you have not signed up and would like to request a space, please visit the Team Village Check In Tent for remaining availability.

View our current Team VIllage Layout HERE.

 


April 11th Bruegger's Fundraising Day

Visit one of the four Triangle Area Bruegger's locations anytime on April 11th, present them with this coupon, and 15% of your purchase will be donated back to Walk MS!

 


 

Other Cool Walk MS Things to Know

Click here to view photos from
2013 Walk MS. 


Top 2014 Fundraising Teams
(as of today):

1.     Biogen Idec - $33,935

 2.     Momentum - $23,170

 3.   Golden Corral - $17,295 

 4.     Village People - $8,910

 5.     Chrissy's Crew - $8,694

 6.     Team Off-Shutts for Jennifer - $8,000

 7.     WACK - $7,443

 8.     endure - $7,375

9.     Full Sails - $6,384

10.  NO LIMIT CREW - $5,281

 

Top 2014 Fundraising Individuals (as of today):


1.       Eric Braun - $10,710.      

 2. Jennifer Iglio - $7,000

3.       Anthony Poggioli - $6,996

4.       Erika Braun - $5,980

5.       Stephen Haines - $5,000

6.       Debbie Hamm - $4,887

7.      Andrea Oswald - $4,040

8.       Tim Jones - $3,800

9.       Jennifer Froning - $3,095

10.   Elayne Best - $2,975

 

 

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