This Saturday June 18, the London Walk for Muscular Dystrophy is taking place. It's a chance to join you community and raise money for a great cause. You can even meet the London ambassador Patti!
Patti MacNeil has been involved with the London Walk for Muscular Dystrophy since its inception three years ago when Muscular Dystrophy Canada Board Member, Ronald Nicol, reccommeded her to the planning committee. Patti recalls “I was more than interested [to get involved]and a little nervous at first as I had never been involved with organizing an event before. It has been a great learning experience and very rewarding.”
Patti takes every opportunity to talk about her involvement with Muscular Dystrophy Canada and the London Walk. “2010 was my second year [participating in] the walk. With open talks and communication with members of my team I was able to share my experiences. Instantly I had 3 people who wanted to get involved and volunteer their time. They were all there the day of the walk pitching in and at the end of the day the 3 of them said ‘make sure you sign me up for next year.’”
Believing that the walk helps the London community by spreading awareness of neromuscular disorders and those in the area that are affected by them, Patti says she has many fond memories of participating in the family friendly event year after year. "The community working together, building friendships, seeing familiar faces, and the smiles on the children’s faces are all reasons I love being a part of this event and are what make it such a great day”, Patti says.
We are so happy to have Patti on the planning committee again this year and to have her as our first London Walk for Muscular Dystrophy Ambassador!
Can't make it out to the walk? You can still donate and support Muscular Dystrophy Canada by visiting www.mucsle.ca/walk and selecting your local walk. Together we make muscles move!
Patti MacNeil has been involved with the London Walk for Muscular Dystrophy since its inception three years ago when Muscular Dystrophy Canada Board Member, Ronald Nicol, reccommeded her to the planning committee. Patti recalls “I was more than interested [to get involved]and a little nervous at first as I had never been involved with organizing an event before. It has been a great learning experience and very rewarding.”
Patti takes every opportunity to talk about her involvement with Muscular Dystrophy Canada and the London Walk. “2010 was my second year [participating in] the walk. With open talks and communication with members of my team I was able to share my experiences. Instantly I had 3 people who wanted to get involved and volunteer their time. They were all there the day of the walk pitching in and at the end of the day the 3 of them said ‘make sure you sign me up for next year.’”
Believing that the walk helps the London community by spreading awareness of neromuscular disorders and those in the area that are affected by them, Patti says she has many fond memories of participating in the family friendly event year after year. "The community working together, building friendships, seeing familiar faces, and the smiles on the children’s faces are all reasons I love being a part of this event and are what make it such a great day”, Patti says.
We are so happy to have Patti on the planning committee again this year and to have her as our first London Walk for Muscular Dystrophy Ambassador!
Can't make it out to the walk? You can still donate and support Muscular Dystrophy Canada by visiting www.mucsle.ca/walk and selecting your local walk. Together we make muscles move!
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