 Well, living with multiple sclerosis can be challenging, but with advances in medicine, many are tackling the disease one step at a time. In this week's community spotlight, our Josh Peterson introduces us to some of Bemidji's MS Walk participants. Over 100 participants laced up their shoes and went for a walk, but all for a good cause. Bemidji's annual MS Walk brought a community together, all in an effort to raise awareness and funds to find a cure for multiple sclerosis. A walk MS Bemidji is a really good opportunity for the community to get together to raise funds and awareness for those that have been impacted by MS. Over the years, funds raised have played a key role in research that has resulted in new advancements in medicine for those living with MS. Now I take a pill twice a day instead of having to give myself shots, you know, and there's just many, many options because there's been several that, you know, stopped working or I couldn't take anymore because of other things and so now I'm able to continue to receive great treatment. Participants from all over the region traveled to Bemidji for the annual MS Walk, some with their own personal connection to MS, while others just feel it's the right thing to do. Participants like Randy, who have no direct connection to MS, but return to walk year after year raising funds for the cause. It's just something I've had a passion for and I'll keep doing it as long as I'm able to. Bemidji's MS Walk has been compared to a family reunion, a family that unites once a year to support those with the disease and raise awareness throughout their communities. All my brothers and sisters come, my nieces and nephews, my aunt and uncles, everyone so it really is, it's a community of support that really is here every year. It's like a family in a way. People you don't maybe only get to see one day out of the whole year and it's just kind of, you look forward to seeing people. Within the first two hours of the walk, nearly $20,000 had been raised, but the fund raising doesn't end there. Donations can still be made at nationalmssociety.org. With this week's Community Spotlight, in Bemidji, Josh Peterson, Lakeland News. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.