MS’issippi Walk-n-Roll Fest Comes to Clinton

The Clinton MS Support Group along with The Finch Fund present MS Fest on September 18, 2021 in Clinton, Iowa.

This year they'll be combining the MS’issippi Walk-n-Roll and a four-band concert into one event happening at the band shell on the river front.

Live music begins at 9:30 am continuing through 2:30pm with four great musical acts! The Beez, Brooke Byam and the Daymakers, The Unidynes and The Mamiltons.

They're going to have hot food, snacks, live animals, face painting, balloon twisting, a car show, a great Silent Auction and more!

The MS’issippi Walk “n” Roll 5K/3K Walk starts at 10:30 am stretching along Clinton's beautiful Discovery Trail beginning and ending at the band shell.

Walk for someone you know whose life has been affected by multiple sclerosis.

According to TheFinchFund.com proceeds from MSFest will be allocated between:

The Bob Finch Memorial Fund (Finch Fund) - is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides resources for local MS victims to help them pay for home modifications, adaptive equipment, and assistive technologies all designed to let them maintain their independence and quality-of-life. Since its inception in 2018, the Finch Fund has funded over $29,026.02 for projects supporting local MS victims.

The National MS Society-Upper Midwest Chapter - for the NMSS funding research, promoting awareness and education, advocating for legislation and in 2021 the MS Society provided funds for a walk-in shower for a local MS victim. The MS’issippi Walk “n” Roll has donated in excess of $40,000.00 to the The National MS Society- Upper Midwest Chapter since 2015.

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