5: Walk, Hike, Bike or Putt for MS

About one in 550 Coloradans live with MS (multiple sclerosis), a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord. A cure hasn’t yet been found, but research has resulted in many effective treatment options. Learn about some fun ways to support that research.In this episode:(at 24:24) Kasey McBride of the National MS Society and Amy Stretmater, a volunteer who also lives with MS, provide a snapshot of the disease, share what the National MS Society does with funds raised, and give us details on upcoming walks, plus a hike, a bike ride and a mini-golf tournament.Events:Walk MS: Denver:&nbsp;May 4, 2024Walk MS: Grand Junction:&nbsp;May 4, 2024Walk MS: Windsor, CO:&nbsp;May 11, 2024Walk MS: Colorado Springs:&nbsp;May 18, 2024Walk MS: Boulder:&nbsp;May 18, 2024Walk MS: Wyoming:&nbsp;June 1, 2024Bike MS: Colorado June 29–30, 2024Hike MS: July 27th&nbsp;2024Sink MS: Aug&nbsp;2024 in Colorado SpringsFind details about participating, volunteering and donating at:https://walkMS.orghttps://bikeMS.orgHikeMS: https://events.nationalmssociety.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&amp;id=6884&amp;eventID=1708https://www.nationalmssociety.org/(at the top) Judy shares news about regular events at The Next Us, including:One Business Connection Networking – Thursdays at noonAxen Action Club - WednesdaysRocky Mountain Barter – twice a yearSelf-Defense Academy – daily classesGet details by following The Next Us on Facebook or Instagramhttps://www.facebook.com/ThenextusCOhttps://www.instagram.com/thenextus/&nbsp;Dave provides an update on his campaign for U.S. Presidenthttps://davetheplanet2024.comA new initiative from Trails &amp; Open Space Coalition to help us keep our trails and parks clean.https://www.trailsandopenspaces.org/onebag/Join Dave and Judy as they look under rocks for wisdom about life in this crazy world. Guests often join them as they discuss people and current events globally, nationally and locally.Your hosts:Judy Pearring is an Aspiring Inquisitor as the Creativity Curator of&nbsp;The Next Us, a professional collaborative workspace in downtown Colorado Springs.Dave Gardner manages the Studio 809 Podcasts collective of Colorado Springs podcasts, is executive director of&nbsp;GrowthBusters, a nonprofit dedicated to public awareness and education about limits to growth, and is running for U.S. President in 2024.Thanks to Studio 809 Podcasts sponsor KJS Auto Hail Repair. Save $100: Mention that you were referred by Studio 809 when you call, or on the contact form at <a...