Last Saturday I returned to Walk MS for my second year. I showed up with my partner and kids, and we arrived ready for the three-mile route. It was exciting because this event means a lot to me. We had breakfast beforehand, which we could have skipped with the number of snacks and doughnuts provided.
After picking up my Walk MS t-shirt and checking out the sponsor tents, we joined the other participants and started walking. The energy was warm and supportive. People cheered, clapped, laughed and walked with intention. I walked with the focus of someone who refused to let the kids set the pace.
Checking Out the Sponsor Tents Like a Professional
Before the walk, as mentioned, we explored the sponsor tents. I love sponsor tents because they always offer new information. They also offer freebies, which I will grab with the speed of someone spotting the last good parking spot.
We stopped at the Ocrevus tent early. Ocrevus is my current MS treatment, so I wanted the opportunity to interact with one of the reps. I learned about a new treatment, Ocrevus Zunovo. It follows the same twice a year schedule as my current treatment. However, it offers a ten-minute subcutaneous injection instead of a long infusion.
I took the information packets and added it to my growing collection. I always keep a notebook for new questions to run by my neurologist, which I plan to bring up this question at my next visit.
Last but not least, we visited the IVX Health tent. I complete my six-month infusions there now in Charlotte. However, I recently discovered they have locations in the triangle area. I wanted to discuss the possibility of switching to a closer location which should be easy to schedule after my next infusion in May.
Learning, Laughing, and Staying Curious
The event reminded me why I want to keep showing up. I want to support research and stay connected to the MS community. I also want to stay informed about every new treatment option.
Furthermore, I love that Walk MS brings people together. I saw families walking with pride and friends supporting each other. Volunteers cheered for every step. I am grateful for my partner and kids because they always show up with love and humor.
Below is a link for anyone who wants to join the Ocrevus community or connect with a clinical education manager. I believe in learning and asking questions. We should continue to stay curious because curiosity helps us move forward.
Moving Forward with Hope and Humor
I left the event feeling proud and a little tired. But I started my day early with three miles inching me closer to my 10,000 daily step count. With Walk MS every step, conversation and new piece of information matters.
I will keep walking, learning and filling my notebook with questions. I will also keep showing up for myself and my community. Walk MS 2026 reminded me that progress comes from movement, connection, and a little humor.
And I plan to bring all three with me into the next year.
https://www.ocrevus.com/patient/support/ms-resources.html?c=ocr-19b48229d65
The 10K Chronicles Series
- Post #1: Walking for a Future Without MS
- Post #2: What Real Consistency Looks Like: My 10,000‑Step Habit
- Post #4: Locked In and Walking Forward
- Post #5: A Family Powered Girls on the Run 5K in Durham
- Post #6: May’s Messy Middle and June’s Reset
- Post #7: June Steps on the West Coast
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