DARTMOUTH Hundreds of people from Dartmouth and surrounding communities are coming together Sunday, April 1, for Walk MS, presented by Biogen Idec & lan, to help individuals and families address the challenges of living with multiple sclerosis. Organized by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the three-mile route starts and finishes at Dartmouth Middle School, 366 Slocum Road.

Check-in opens at 9 a.m., and the official start is 10 a.m. Walk MS is a fundraising event that provides MS education, support, advocacy, and services to people affected by multiple sclerosis, while it supports cutting-edge research and treatment to stop disease progression, restore function lost, and end MS for future generations.

Each walker, 12-years-old and above, is required to raise at least $25. T shirts are awarded for at least $100 in fundraising, but historically walkers easily average above $200. Family members and coworkers are encouraged to form teams who walk and fundraise together in support of a loved one with MS.

Teams and individual walkers can register online, http://www.walkMSgne.org, to take advantage of e fundraising tools. Registrations are also accepted by phone, 1-800-344-4867 opt. 2, and in-person on walk day. Volunteers are also needed. Send questions about walking, fundraising, or volunteering to walkMSgne@nmss.org.

Donations in support of walkers and teams may be made online, at walkMSgne.org. Click on 'Donate', select "Massachusetts, Dartmouth 'Donate/ePledge'", and enter the individual or team you want to support.

Of the many sponsors that make Walk MS possible each year, their most loyal and generous are Biogen Idec & lan, EMD Serono & Pfizer, Bernie & Phyl's Furniture, Data Associates, Patients Like Me, WCVB TV5, Honest Tea, and Pure Protein. Visit http://www.walkMSgne.org for details.

Early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can make a difference for people with multiple sclerosis. Learn about your options by talking to your health care professional and contacting the National MS Society at nationalMSsociety.org or 1-800-FIGHT-MS (344-4867).

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Dartmouth walks toward a world free of Multiple Sclerosis